TRADEMARK AFRICA & FOUNDATION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY LAUNCH A TZS 2.3 BILLION PROJECT

Justice Rutenge, Executive Director - Foundation for Civil Society (left) and Elibariki Shammy, Country Director - TradeMark Africa (right) sign a partnership agreement for an inclusive and green trade project for the private sector and CSO's in Dar es Salaam. Looking on are representatives of both organizations.

Dar es Salaam Tanzania, 17 May 2024: The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) and TradeMark Africa have today sealed a grant agreement to launch a project dubbed Private Sector and CSOs for Inclusive and Greening Trade that will drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive trade practices, addressing the significant systemic challenges in Tanzania’s trade sector.

Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Ireland, and Norway, the TZS 2.3billion ($ 900,000), the project seeks to integrate the strengths of private sectors and civil society organisations to promote green economic growth.

Many women in Tanzania, remain in the informal trading sector facing top barriers such as limited access to finance, and inadequate training in trade-related skills. This initiative aims to dismantle these barriers, creating a trading environment that is inclusive and fosters prosperity for all.

The project, which starts immediately, is designed to leverage the unique strengths of the private sector alongside civil society organisations to enhance trade practices that are both inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Over the next 18 months, FCS will implement strategic interventions across multiple trade sectors, focusing on reducing environmental impact and promoting inclusivity in economic benefits.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, TMA Tanzania Country Director Mr. Elibariki Shammy said, “This project is central to our strategic objectives to stimulate trade growth while ensuring that it's sustainable and inclusive. We believe that through strategic collaborations like this, we can make a significant impact on Tanzania’s trade landscape. Empowering women is not just a moral imperative but a developmental one. Integrating women into trade boosts economic diversity and lifts entire communities. Through this partnership, we aim to develop a trade ecosystem that is inclusive and robust enough to withstand the pressures of global trade demands."

TANGA UWASA WATER BOND OPENS DOORS FOR SUBNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

Dodoma: Tanga UWASA Water Bond worth 53.12bn/- has been listed at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) marking a milestone in the history of alternative project financing in the country worth emulating.

The first-ever subnational bond in the history of the country was slightly oversubscribed and managed to raise 54.72bn/- which was 103 per cent of its total target.

The bond fund will be used to boost water availability in Tanga, the first municipality in the country.

The Minister for Works, Mr. Innocent Bashungwa, said during the listing ceremony held in Dodoma that Tanga UWASA Water Bond stands as an example for other government entities to borrow a leaf in efforts to complement the government’s conventional budget framework and foster Local Government Authorities (LGAs) reliance.

“This listing event is clear evidence that the country’s capital markets have muscles to finance projects,” Mr. Bashungwa said.

The funds from the bond besides improving Tanga water infrastructures will increase water accessibility by almost two times the present capacity, from 30,000 cubic metres per day to 60,000 cubic metres per day meeting the city’s present water demand.

Furthermore, he said the bond paved the way for other ministries to apply a similar approach to obtaining project funds apart from relying on the central government funds, which are limited.

Mr. Bashungwa said so far the Ministry of Works is preparing an infrastructure bond which will also be utilized to fund various transport infrastructure projects, including road construction.

Statistics showed that 65 per cent of the bond was purchased by local investors and the remaining 35 per cent by foreigners.

TANGA UWASA YAORODHESHWA SOKO LA HISA LA DAR ES SALAAM (DSE)

Waziri wa Ujenzi, Mhe. Innocent Bashungwa (wa nne kulia), akigonga kengele kwa niaba ya Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), kuashiria kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Kijani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) katika Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE), katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Ujenzi, Mhe. Innocent Bashungwa akizungumza kwa niaba ya Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), katika hafla ya kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Kijani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) katika Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE), katika Ukumbi wa Kambarage, jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Ujenzi, Mhe. Innocent Bashungwa, akiteta jambo na Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Fedha, Dkt. Natu El-maamry Mwamba, katika hafla ya kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Kijani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) katika Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE).

Waziri wa Maji, Mhe. Jumaa Aweso, akizungumza katika hafla ya kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Kijani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) katika Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE).

Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Fedha, Dkt. Natu El-maamry Mwamba, akitoa salamu za Wizara katika hafla ya kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Kijani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) katika Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE).

Naibu Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Fedha, Bi. Jenifa Omolo (kulia), Bw. Elija Mwandumbya (kushoto) na Naibu Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Maji, Mhandisi Agnes Meena, wakifuatilia kwa karibu hafla ya kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Kijani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) katika Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE), katika Ukumbi wa Kambarage, jijini Dodoma.

Dodoma: Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), amezielekeza Taasisi za Serikali kutumia utaratibu wa Ugharamiaji wa Miradi ya Maendeleo kwa kutumia njia mbadala (Alternative Project Financing) badala ya kutegemea Bajeti ya Serikali pekee.

Agizo hilo limetolewa kwa niaba yake na Waziri wa Ujenzi, Mhe. Innocent Bashungwa, wakati wa hafla ya kuorodheshwa kwa Hatifungani ya Mamlaka ya Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira Tanga (Tanga UWASA) kwenye Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE) iliyofanyika katika Ukumbi wa Mikutano wa Wizara ya Fedha, jijini Dodoma.

Mhe. Bashungwa alisema kuwa kugharamia miradi ya maendeleo kwa njia mbadala kutaiwezesha Serikali kujielekeza katika maeneo mengi zaidi na kuboresha maisha ya watanzania.

“Fedha zote zilizohitajika kwa ajili ya utekelezaji wa Mradi wa Tanga UWASA hivi sasa zimepatikana, Wizara ya Fedha itaendelea kufuatilia kwa karibu kuhakikisha kuwa mradi huu unatekelezwa kwa mafanikio kama ilivyopangwa”, alisema Mhe. Bashungwa.

Alisema kuwa Hatifungani hiyo ina thamani ya shilingi bilioni 53.1 ikiwa ni ya kwanza kutolewa na Taasisi ya Serikali kwa utaratibu wa ugharamiaji wa miradi ya maendeleo kwa njia mbadala (APF).

Mhe. Bashungwa alisema kuwa kwa kuzingatia taarifa iliyotolewa tarehe 30 Aprili, 2024 na Tanga UWASA na kuidhinishwa na Mamlaka ya Masoko ya Mitaji na Dhamana (CMSA) inaonyesha jumla ya shilingi bilioni 54.72, zimekusanywa ikiwa ni juu ya lengo la kukusanya shilingi bilioni 53.12 sawa na ufanisi wa asimilia 103, ambapo fedha hizo zitawezesha kuboresha miundombinu ya maji na kuongeza uzalishaji maji mara mbili ya uwezo uliopo sasa wa lita za ujazo 30,000 hadi lita za ujazo 60,000 na kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa maji ya kutosha ili kukidhi mahitaji ya sasa na yajayo.

MAKONDA AIPONGEZA CRDB MSAADA WA PIKIPIKI KWA JESHI LA POLISI ARUSHA

Arusha 16 Mei 2024 - Serikali imeipongeza Benki ya CRDB kwa kutoa msaada wa pikipiki kwa Jeshi la Polisi mkoani Arusha ili kuimarisha doria zitakazoongeza usalama kwa watalii wanaokuja nchini. Pongezi hizo zimetolewa na Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Arusha, Paul Makonda alipopokea pikipiki hizo zenye thamani ya Shilingi Milioni 50 kwenye hafla fupi ya makabidhiano iliyofanyika katika Hoteli ya Gran Melia ya jijini humo.

Makonda amesema sekta ya utalii ina umuhimu mkubwa katika uchumi na maendeleo ya wananchi nchini kwani ndiyo inayoongoza kwa kuliingizia taifa fedha nyingi za kigeni, ikiwa ya pili kwa kuchangia kwenye Pato la Taifa, na ya tatu kwa kutoa ajira.

“Nitoe shukrani zangu za dhati kwa msaada huu wa pikipiki 20 ambao Benki ya CRDB imeutoa kwa Jeshi letu la Polisi. Pikipiki hizi zitasaidia askari wetu kutekeleza majukumu yao kwa ufanisi na hivyo kuimarisha usalama kwa watalii na kuufanya mkoa wetu kuwa kivutio kikubwa cha wageni,” amesema Makonda huku akipongeza pia mpango wa Benki hiyo kuwawezesha wananchi kujenga nyumba za malazi maarufu kama ‘BNB’ kupitia programu ya IMBEJU inayotekelezwa na taasisi yake ya CRDB Bank Foundation.

Mwaka 2020, sekta ya utalii ilichangia asilimia 10.6 kwenye pato la taifa ila kiasi hichi kilishuka hadi asilimia 5.7 mwaka 2021 kutokana na athari za UVIKO-19 hivyo kuilazimu Serikali kuchukua hatua za makusudi kuifufua kwa kufuata taratibu za Shirika la Afya Duniani (WHO) na kufanya matangazo kimataifa kwa Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan mwenyewe kurekodi filamu ya ‘The Royal Tour.’

Mwaka 2023, idadi ya watalii waliofika Tanzania iliongezeka kwa asilimia 24.3 hadi kufikia 1,808,205 kulinganisha na watalii 1,454,920 mwaka 2022. Mapato ya utalii ya Tanzania yalifikia rekodi ya juu ya Dola za Marekani 3,368.7 milioni ikilinganishwa na Dola za Marekani 2,527.8 milioni mwaka 2022. Kutokana na kuimarika kwa sekta hiyo, Baraza la Taifa la Biashara (TNBC) limekadiria kuwa katika mwaka wa fedha 2025/2026 sekta ya utalii itachangia 19.5% ya Pato la Taifa.

CRDB YAWAKARIBISHA WANAHISA KWENYE MKUTANO MKUU WA 29

 

Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi Benki ya CRDB - Dkt. Ally Laay (katikati), Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi Benki ya CRDB - Prof. Neema Mori (wapili kushoto), Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB - Abdulmajid Nsekela (watatu kushoto), Katibu wa Kampuni Benki ya CRDB - John Rugambo (watatu kulia), Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa CRDB Bank Foundation - Tully Esther Mwambapa (wakawanza kushoto, Mkurugenzi wa Manunuzi Benki ya CRDB - Pendason Philemon (wakwanza kulia) na Meneja wa Kanda ya Kaskazini Benki ya CRDB - Cosmas Sadat wakionyesha Taarifa ya Mwaka 2022 ya Benki ya CRDB wakati wa mkutano na waandishi wa habari kuwakaribisha wanahisa wa benki hiyo katika Mkutano Mkuu wa 29 utakaofanyika siku ya Jumamosi ya tarehe 18 Mei 2024.

Arusha 16 Mei 2024 - Benki ya CRDB inatarajia kufanya Mkutano Mkuu wa 29 wa Wanahisa siku ya Jumamosi tarehe Mei 18 kuanzia saa 2 asubuhi katika Kituo cha Kimataifa cha Mikutano cha Arusha (AICC). Taarifa hiyo imetolewa leo katika mkutano na waandishi wa habari uliofanyika Hoteli ya Gran Melia ambapo Benki ya CRDB pia ilizindua Ripoti yake ya Mwaka na Ripoti ya Uendelevu kwa mwaka 2023.

Mkutano huo unafanyika kufuatana na Sheria ya Makampuni namba 212 ya mwaka 2002, ambapo kila mwaka Benki ya CRDB imekuwa ikiandaa mkutano huo unaowapa Wanahisa fursa ya kujadili masuala mbalimbali ikiwa ni pamoja na kupitisha au kuidhinisha maamuzi mbalimbali yenye maslahi kwa Benki.

Akizungumzia katika mkutano na waandishi wa habari uliofanyika katika Hoteli ya Mount Meru jijini Arusha, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi Benki ya CRDB, Dkt. Ally Laay amesema mkutano huo utafanyika kwa njia mseto “Hybrid Meeting” ili kutoa fursa kwa wanahisa wengi zaidi kushiriki kwa njia ya kidijitali.

Dkt. Laay alisema kupitia mtandaoni Wanahisa wataweza kujiunga kuanzia saa 2:00 asubuhi kupitia link https://escrowagm.com/crdb/login.aspx au kupitia SimBanking App, ambapo imewekwa sehemu ya ya kujisajili kushiriki Mkutano Mkuu.

“Tumeweka muongozo wa jinsi ya kushiriki mkutano mkuu kwa njia ya mtandao kupitia tovuti yetu ya www.crdbbank.co.tz, mitandao yetu ya kijamii, lakini pia maelekezo yametumwa kwa ujumbe mfupi kwa Wanahisa,” alisema Dkt. Laay huku akiwahakikishia kuwa Benki hiyo vizuri katika kuhakikisha wanashiriki bila chanagamoto yoyote.

Ajenda mbalimbali zitajadiliwa katika Mkutano Mkuu wa 29 wa Wanahisa wa Benki ya CRDB ni pamoja na uchaguzi wa wajumbe huru wa bodi, kuteua wakaguzi wa hesabu, na kujadili na kupokea Taarifa ya Bodi ya Wakurugenzi, na Taarifa ya Hesabu zilizokaguliwa, pamoja na gawio kwa mwaka 2023 ambapo pendekezo la gawio la Sh 50 kwa hisa litawasilishwa.

Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi ya Benki ya CRDB, alisema pendekeo hilo la ongezeko la gawio kwa hisa linatokana na Benki ya CRDB kuendelea kupata matokeo mazuri sokoni ambapo mwaka wa fedha ulioisha ilipata faida baada ya kodi ya Shilingi 423 bilioni ukilinganisha na Shilingi 351 bilioni mwaka 2022.

Mkutano Mkuu wa 29 wa Wanahisa wa Benki ya CRDB utatanguliwa na semina maalum kwa wanahisa na umma yenye kauli mbiu ya “Ustawi wa Pamoja” itakayofanyika siku ya Ijumaa tarehe 17/05/2024 kuanzia saa 3 asubuhi katika Kituo cha Kimataifa cha Mikutano cha Arusha (AICC).

Dkt. Laay amesema Semina hiyo ambayo pia itaambatana na maonyesho ya wanufaika wa programu ya IMBEJU itafunguliwa na Rais wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar, Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi.

Kwa upande wake Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Abdulmajid Nsekela alisema katika mkutano mkuu wa 29 wanahisa wa benki hiyo watapata nafasi ya kujadili juu ya mwaka mmoja wa utekelezaji mkakati mpya wa biashara wa muda wa kati wa miaka mitano wa 2023 – 2027.

Nsekela alitumia fursa hiyo pia kuwahamasisha wanahisa wa Benki ya CRDB kujitokeza kwa wingi kwani ushiriki wao utaiwezesha Bodi na Menejiment kupata maoni yao ya namna bora ya kuboresha utendaji wetu.

Akielezea kauli mbiu ya Mkutano wa mwaka huu wa Wanahisa wa Benki ya CRDB ya “Ustawi wa Pamoja”, Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa benki hiyo, Prof. Neema Mori amesema inaelezea namna ambavyo benki hiyo imedhamiria si tu kutengeneza faida bali pia kuongeza thamani ya uwekezaji wa wanahisa, kuchangia maendeleo ya wateja, na jamii kwa ujumla.

FROM SMARTPHONES TO TVs: THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA SECURITY IN EVERY DEVICE

Dar es Salaam: Who would have thought that there would come a day when data protection for your smartphone would be applied the same to your TV?

Yes, your TV also needs protection for your personal information. Advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have led to the integration of different digital devices connected by the Internet of Things (IoT). For example, now someone can manage and monitor the usage patterns of various home appliances at home such as televisions, washing machines, ovens, and air conditioners from anywhere and at any time with the assistance of features such as Map View which is available through the SmartThings app on Android and iOS mobile devices.

This integration requires users of these devices to input their personal information to connect and be able to manage them conveniently from anywhere. Thus, people surrender their personal information such as names, phone numbers, emails, and passwords.

However, this is another benefit derived from the advancements in technology and communication. But how do we protect ourselves from the risks that come with these changes? Most people assume that because a television is a device we use and leave at home or in our workplaces, it's not at risk of being exposed to cybercrime.

The truth is, that we should be careful and ensure the security of our personal information on all technological and communication devices we use.

In acknowledging this, Samsung introduced the Knox in 2013 to protect its operating systems and electronic devices.

DKT. NCHEMBA AFANYA MAZUNGUMZO NA MKURUGENZI WA ECOBANK

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), akiagana na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Ecobank Tanzania, Bw. Charles Asiedu, baada ya kikao kilichoangazia ushirikiano kati ya Serikali na benki hiyo, jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), akizungumza na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Ecobank Tanzania, Bw. Charles Asiedu, kuhusu ushirikiano kati ya Serikali na benki hiyo, alipomtembelea katika ofisi za Wizara ya Fedha, jijini Dodoma.

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Ecobank Tanzania, Bw. Charles Asiedu, akimuelezea Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb) (hayupo pichani), mafanikio ya benki hiyo wakati alipomtembelea ofisini kwake jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), akizungumza na ujumbe wa Ecobank Tanzania (hawapo pichani) ulioongozwa na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Benki hiyo, Bw. Charles Asiedu, jijini Dodoma.

Kamishna Msaidizi wa Idara ya Maendeleo ya Sekta ya Fedha, Bi. Dionesia Mjema, akifafanua jambo wakati wa kikao cha Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), na ujumbe kutoka Ecobank Tanzania, jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), akiuongoza ujumbe wa Wizara hiyo katika picha ya pamoja na ujumbe wa Ecobank Tanzania ulioongozwa na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa benki hiyo, Bw. Charles Asiedu, baada ya kikao kilichoangazia ushirikiano kati ya Serikali na benki hiyo, jijini Dodoma.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NAMED NO.1 IN GLOBAL OLED MONITOR MARKET

• Company achieves 34.7% of global OLED monitor market share within just one year of its first OLED monitor launch.

• Company maintains leadership in overall global gaming monitor market for fifth consecutive year, based on total revenue.

Dar es Salaam – May 15, 2024: Samsung Electronics, a global leader in the display industry, has secured the top position in global sales of OLED monitors just one year after launching its first OLED model — the 34″ Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB model), a gaming monitor.

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung Electronics has taken the top position in the global OLED monitor market by capturing 34.7% of market share based on total revenue and the top position in market share based on sales volume with 28.3% of OLED monitors sold in 2023.

“The OLED monitor market is highly competitive, so reaching the top spot requires unparalleled innovation and product quality,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This achievement speaks to our drive for excellence and understanding of consumer needs, the key factors in producing outstanding OLED monitors for performance-demanding gamers around the globe.”

Samsung has also maintained its leadership in the overall global gaming monitor market for the fifth consecutive year, recording a market share of 20.8% in terms of total revenue.

NMB UNVEILS PENSION SOLUTION FOR SELF-EMPLOYED TANZANIANS

Minister of State Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Employment, Youth and Persons with Disability), Deogratius Ndejembi stands next to a money safe box during the launch of a digital savings account targeting  self-employed people via 'NMB Jiwekee' product in Dar es Salaam recently. On the right is NMB Chief of Retail Banking, Filbert Mponzi and on the left is Kinondoni District Administrative Secretary, Stella Msofe.

NMB Bank has debuted a special savings and retirement service package for self-employed Tanzanians that guarantees them a secure financial future.

Trading as NMB Jiwekee, the novel solution unveiled on Monday in Dar es Salaam is expected to benefit many people in the informal sector where pension uptake is still very limited.

Retail Banking Chief Filbert Mponzi said the innovation has many benefits, including life insurance coverage that has indemnity of up to TZS 50 million.

“NMB Bank has had similar solutions to support Tanzanians and help our customers but this one is a bit different because it has a long term added value advantage,” Mr Mponzi noted.

He added that eligibility to join the service requires only commitment of the percentage to be deducted from whatever amount is deposited in the customer’s account.

And that is between one and 100 percent, the consumer banking expert explained, noting that the savings that are supposedly not to be withdrawn for at least five years will earn an annual interest rate of five percent.

“Preparing people for a prosperous and financially secure life after retirement by making savings from current earnings is what the NMB Jiwekee service is all about,” Mr Mponzi stated.

According to him, the retirement solution principally targets those not formally employed and whose futures are not secured by the national social security system.

NMB YAZINDUA RASMI 'NMB JIWEKEE' - HIFADHI PESA KIDIJITALI

Ni wakati wa kujiwekea kifuta jasho chako!

Kwa mara ya kwanza nchini, tumezindua rasmi NMB Jiwekee, yenye lengo la kuhifadhi pesa kidijitali kwa ajili ya maisha ya baadae.

Kupitia NMB Jiwekee, mteja ataweza:

• Kuweka kati ya asilimia 1-100 ya kipato kinachoingia kwenye akaunti yake na anaweza kubadilisha muda wowote

• Kuhifadhi hela kwenye NMB Jiwekee kuanzia miaka 5 na kuendelea

• Kuvuna riba shindani na ataipata kila baada ya miezi mitatu

• Kusitisha uchangiaji kwa muda kutokana na mahitaji, bila ya kutoa pesa zake kwenye NMB Jiwekee, na ataweza kuendeleza uchangiaji wakati wowote kupitia NMB Mkononi

• Hakuna kiingilio wala makato

• Kuweka amana katika NMB Jiwekee kupitia mitandao ya simu, benki zingine na mifumo yetu yote

• Kuangalia salio na taarifa za michango yako kupitia NMB Mkononi

Uzinduzi huu umeongozwa na Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu Kazi, Vijana, Ajira na Wenye Ulemavu - Mhe. Deo Ndejembi na Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara - Filbert Mponzi.

Pia, mahojiano yaliongozwa na @millardayo huku mada za utunzaji pesa zikitolewa na @lamataleah pamoja na @masoudkipanya.

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NMB YAZINDUA AKAUNTI YA UWEKAJI KIFUTA JASHO KIDIJITALI KWA WAJASIRIAMALI

Benki ya NMB imezindua akaunti maalum ya kidijitali iitwayo 'NMB Niwekee' inayolenga kuleta ukombozi wa maisha ya baadaye ya watu walio nje ya mfumo rasmi wa ajira, ambayo inajumuisha faida kedekede ikiwemo Bima ya Maisha yenye fidia hadi ya Sh. Milioni 50.

NMB Niwekee ambayo ni fursa na wepesi wa kuniwekea kifuta jasho cha baadaye, ni akaunti maalum kwa wajasiriamali wadogo na wa kati, watoa huduma wa Sekta ya Usafirishaji kwa Pikipiki 'bodaboda,' mama na baba lishe, pamoja na hata waajiriwa wanaopenda kujiongezea vyanzo vya akiba ya uzee iliyo nje ya mifumo rasmi.

Uzinduzi wa NMB Jiwekee uliowakutanisha pamoja 'Chama la Watunza Pesa,' umefanyika jijini Dar es Salaam Jumatatu Mei 13, 2024 ikizinduliwa na Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Kazi, Vijana, Ajira na Wenye Ulemavu), Deogratius Ndejembi, mwenyeji wa hafla akiwa Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara, Filbert Mponzi.

Akizingumza katika uzinduzi huo uliofanyika kwa mfumo wa kipindi cha runinga kilichoongozwa na Mtangazaji Millard Ayo, Waziri Ndejembi alisema ya kwamba, NMB Jiwekee inayoambatana na faida lukuki kwa wajasiriamali na kada zingine, ni mwendelezo wa juhudi za wazi za taasisi hiyo kuunga mkono jitihada za Serikali kuyawezesha makundi maalum ya kijamii.

"NMB Jiwekee ni huduma chanya na rafiki kwa watu walio katika mifumo ya ajira isiyo rasmi na wale wenye ajira rasmi wanaotaka kuongeza vyanzo vya akiba kwa ajili ya maisha yao ya baadaye, ambayo Serikali tunaamini kwamba imekuja kwa wakati sahihi.

"Serikali kila uchao inapambana kuimarisha mahusiano na taasisi za fedha (mabenki) katika kusaidia kutanua wigo wa Watanzania waliounganishwa kwenye Huduma Jumuishi za Kifedha, na kwa jambo hili taasisi zingine zinapaswa kufuata nyayo za NMB kwa kuanzisha huduma Bora na rahisi, nafuu na salama kama hizi.

"NMB ijikite katika kutoa elimu kwa Watanzania juu ya umuhimu wa huduma hii mpya, lakini pia taasisi zingine ambazo najua zitafuata nyayo hizi za vinara wa huduma za fedha nchini, nazo zitoe elimu ili kuongeza idadi ya Watanzania wanaotumia mifumo ya kitaasisi katika utunzaji wa akiba.

"Serikali haiwezi 'ku-cover' kila kitu ndio maana tunasisitiza nguvu za wadau hususani taasisi za fedha katika kuwaunganisha Watanzania na Huduma Jumuishi za Fedha.

EXIM BANK, CHAMA CHA MSALABA MWEKUNDU WAPANDA MITI NA KUCHANGISHA DAMU

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Masoko na Mawasiliano wa Benki ya Exim, Stanley Kafu (aliyeshikilia kipaza sauti), akitoa maelezo kwa Dkt. Dotto Biteko, Naibu Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa Nishati (wa tatu kutoka kushoto), kuhusu mipango ya Benki ya Exim alipotembelea banda la benki hiyo wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Msalaba Mwekundu Duniani yaliyofanyika tarehe 11 Mei 2024 jijini Dodoma. Benki ya Exim kupitia mpango wake wa kijamii wa 'Exim Cares', imekuwa ikiunga mkono miradi mbalimbali katika sekta kama afya, mazingira, elimu, ubunifu na masuala ya kifedha.

Dodoma, 11 Mei 2024: Exim Bank imeshirikiana na Chama cha Msalaba Mwekundu Tanzania (TRCS) pamoja na Mpango wa Damu Salama Tanzania (NTBS) kupanda miti na kuendesha zoezi la uchangiaji damu katika maadhimisho ya Siku ya Msalaba Mwekundu Duniani yaliyofanyika jijini Dodoma ambapo Mgeni Rasmi alikuwa Dkt Dotto Biteko, Naibu Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa Nishati.

“Benki ya Exim tumejumuika pamoja hapa Dodoma kukumbuka na kuthamini kazi nzuri na ya muhimu inayofanywa Chama cha Msalaba Mwekundu Tanzania (TRCS) kwa sababu tunatambua umuhimu wa kazi zake katika kusaidia jamii yetu, na tunaahidi kuendelea kuwa mshirika mwaminifu katika kuleta mabadiliko chanya,” anasema Stanley Kafu, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Masoko kutoka Exim Bank.

Kupitia mpango wake wa kijamii unaoitwa ‘EXIM Cares’, Exim Bank ina miradi kadhaa ya kijamii na kimaendeleo ambayo imekuwa ikitekelezwa nchini Tanzania. Baadhi ya miradi hiyo ya benki ni katika sekta za afya, elimu, mazingira, ubunifu, na masuala ya kifedha.

Akielezea moja ya miradi hiyo, Stanley alisema, “Kupitia mradi wetu wa ‘EXIM Go Green’ tumeshirikiana na wadau kuiunga mkono serikali kutunza mazingira kwa kupanda miti. Mfano tumeshiriki kupanda miti katika kata ya Zuzu iliyopo hapa Dodoma tukiongozwa na Mhe. Mizengo Pinda, Waziri Mkuu Mstaafu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania. Pia benki yetu imeshiriki kupanda miti katika Hospitali ya Rufaa ya hapa Dodoma na soko la Machinga Complex.”

Kwa upanda wa afya, Exim bank imekuwa ikishirikiana na Chama cha Msalaba Mwekundu Tanzania pamoja na Mpango wa Damu Salama Tanzania (NTBS) kusaidia katika zoezi la uchangiaji damu ikitambua umuhimu na uhitaji wake kwa Watanzania.

NMB FIRST TANZANIAN BANK TO LIST AT LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

NMB CEO, Ruth Zaipuns (centre), London Stock Exchange (LSE) CEO, Ms. Julia Hoggett (second right) and Tanzania High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki (fourth left) applaud after witnessing listing of the bank's maiden 3-year 73 million US Dollars sustainability bond on the International Securities Market (ISM) and Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) Platform at the LSE. Also present at the listing ceremony was NMB Treasurer, Aziz Chacha (third left).

• NMB marks another milestone as the first corporate bond from Tanzania to be listed at London stock exchange

Dar es Salaam, May 13th 2024: NMB Bank PLC today celebrates the listing of its maiden three-year US$ 73 million Sustainability Bond on the International Securities Market (ISM) and Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) Platform at the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

LSE is the world’s leading exchange for listing of international debt securities and is highly recognized for advancing climate-aligned, sustainable finance and investing.

The bank’s sustainable bond christened ‘Jamii bond’; whose proceeds are being used for climate-positive infrastructure was displayed on the London Stock Exchange during a market open ceremony held on Monday 13th May 2024.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Julia Hoggett CEO, London Stock Exchange said: "We are delighted to welcome NMB Bank's sustainability bond to the London Stock Exchange, and to be the venue of choice for the bond's first admission to trading outside Africa. This not only highlights NMB's dedication to transparency and commitment to their sustainability objectives, but also showcases the continued international investor support that issuers across Africa can find in London. We are a leading global hub for sustainable finance and proud to be at the forefront of enabling capital flows towards the green economy.”

NMB CEO Ruth Zaipuna said: “Today’s listing of the Jamii bond cements NMB Bank's position as a trailblazer in sustainability within the African capital markets and now at a global stage, and we are humbled that our commitment to ESG principles has garnered national and international recognition.

This extraordinary success highlights the strong confidence Tanzanian and global investors have in NMB Bank's soundness and commitment to sustainability across operations, business, community, and environment. It reaffirms our creditworthiness and reflects the desire of investors, both local and international, to seize the safe and impactful investment opportunities within Tanzania's robust investment climate.