BANK OF AFRICA CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AT ACCELERATE WOMEN SUMMIT 2025

Bank of Africa Tanzania Managing Director, Esther Cecil Maruma (left) speaks at the Accelerate Women Summit 2025, sharing powerful insights on how to climb the corporate ladder and strategies to empower women in business and the corporate space. Also on the panel was Monica Hangi, Regional Director, East & Central Africa – Trademark Africa and Scolastika Kevela, Managing Director - Yono Auction Mart.

Bank of Africa Tanzania Managing Director, Ms. Esther Cecil Maruma, in a group photo along with the other panelists and invited special guests at the Accelerate Women Summit 2025 that brought together inspiring voices, to champion Women’s Economic Empowerment.

Dar es Salaam, March 20, 2025: Bank of Africa Tanzania is honored to be a key partner in the Accelerate Women Summit 2025, held in Dar es Salaam reaffirming unwavering commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering financial inclusion. As a financial institution that believes in sustainable economic growth, we recognize that women-led businesses are a driving force behind innovation, job creation, and economic resilience.

Speaking at the summit, Esther Cecil Maruma, Managing Director of Bank of Africa Tanzania, stated, "At Bank of Africa Tanzania, we believe that when women thrive, communities and economies prosper. Our participation in the Accelerate Women Summit reflects our dedication to creating meaningful opportunities for women entrepreneurs to access financial resources, mentorship, and business growth support. This aligns with our core values of inclusion, innovation, and impact, ensuring that we are not just a financial partner but a catalyst for progress."

Through our continued efforts, we aim to break down barriers that limit women’s access to finance and business expansion. By providing tailored financial solutions, strategic partnerships, and platforms like this summit, we empower women to turn their entrepreneurial ambitions into thriving enterprises.

The Accelerate Women Summit 2025, under the bold theme “Unstoppable Woman”, serves as a powerful reminder that when women are given the right opportunities, they create lasting change. Bank of Africa Tanzania remains committed to driving this change, championing women-led businesses, and fostering an inclusive financial ecosystem where every entrepreneur, regardless of gender, has the tools to succeed.

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About BOA Bank (T) Limited

BANK OF AFRICA - TANZANIA is a private commercial bank operating in Tanzania serving Corporate, SME and Retail customers. It began operations in Tanzania in June 2007 after acquiring Eurafrican Bank which had been operating in Tanzania since September 1995. BANK OF AFRICA - TANZANIA is part of the BANK OF AFRICA GROUP that began its operations in 1982 in Mali.

BANK OF AFRICA GROUP is a multinational Pan-African banking group operating in 18 African countries including; West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa and representative offices in Paris, Spain, London, Uk and China. Since 2010, BANK OF AFRICA has become a majority owned subsidiary of BMCE Bank, which is the 3rd. largest banking group in Morocco, and present in 31 countries and 4 continents.

BANK OF AFRICA - TANZANIA currently has a network of 17 Retail branches to cater exclusively for its Corporate / Enterprise clients. Retail branch networks include; 8 in Dar es Salaam and 9 upcountry Arusha, Mwanza, Zanzibar and all other major cities.