THE TOP FIVE MOBILE APPLICATIONS TO USE IN TANZANIA THIS YEAR

In 2013 Tanzania had 9.3 million people using the internet about 20 percent of the country’s population – and the number has increased ever since. Mobile application developers have noticed the internet penetration increasing and it has prompted them to create different mobile applications in order to satisfy different kinds of needs.

If you look carefully in the past year, all sorts of mobile applications have been introduced and downloaded which includes entertainment and mobile money applications. Example Mkito, Tigo Pesa application to name a few.

This new diversity of applications available in Tanzania is showing no sign of dropping, here's a few of the top mobile Apps you won't want to miss out on in 2015.

MZIIKI MOBILE APPLICATION

Mziiki brings your favorite African music Artists to your phone. The user friendly, FREE, African music streaming app gives you an extensive library of music encompassing latest hits and classics from Africa's leading musicians.

Your favorite African music streaming app Mziiki allows you to download songs and keep them inside the app for offline listening without having the internet.

For Android users download the app for free here; http://bit.ly/16FFYD0

For IOS users download the app for free here; https://appsto.re/tz/-R1k0.i

Enjoy the African groove.

THE KAYMU MOBILE APPLICATION

Kaymu is the world’s fastest growing online shopping marketplace where businesses and individuals can easily buy, sell and showcase an incredible variety of products like smartphones and tablets, the trendiest fashion products for men and women, and much more, offering the best online shopping experience. This amazing online shopping experience is accessible from your mobile, Sell your products like dresses, mobile phones and sporting goods in an easy way and spread your business nationwide. Search, discover and buy products, used or new, in all categories at the best prices. Get reminders about your sales and purchases, and notifications about our best new deals. 

For Android users download the app for free here http: http://bit.ly/W17eq4

For Blackberry users download the app for free here: http://blck.by/1I8D1v2

Discover your best opportunities and start shopping online on Kaymu!

THE SHARE A COCA COLA APPLICATION

Your name not a coke bottle yet? Do not worry, the Share a coke app has got you covered. This app has many forms of Coke which are beautiful and cute. This app helps you select and print your name on the bottle of Coke, then share the photos to your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and G+

There are many styles for you choose and you can customize the font style and font size to your liking

For Android users download the app for free here; http://bit.ly/16FFYD0

Have fun!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

THE HELLO FOOD MOBILE APPLICATION

Hello Food is an online food delivery marketplace, where it allows users to select from local restaurants and place orders via the website or mobile application. The Hello Food app Users order different kinds of food from more than 35,000 restaurants nationwide.
Tap, choose, and enjoy your yummy meal from many restaurants in your neighborhood with Hello food. Your one-stop food delivery service for all. One app, one account and all this for FREE!
For Android users download the app for free here; http://bit.ly/16FFYD0
For IOS users download the app for free here: https://appsto.re/tz/SDhWT.i

THE LAMUDI MOBILE APPLICATION

The Lamudi app was launched earlier in August 2013, for the purpose of helping Tanzanians get their dream home easily through their handset. Now Lamudi has more than 3628 properties for rent and 9397 properties for selling, the application helps its customers get quick information at any time or any place through their mobile phone which is of much use to Local agents, Household agencies, House dealers, and customers who want to sell or buy through Lamudi.
For Android users download the app for free here: http://bit.ly/UpUWXk
For IOS users download the app for free here: https://appsto.re/tz/3OSwW.i
Your perfect home is just a tap away!

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FAST IN EAST AFRICA: FACILITATING ACCESS TO FINANCE IN TANZANIA

FAST, in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, is laying the groundwork for its second Tanzanian FAST Financial Fair (FFF) for agricultural SMEs and Financial Service Providers. The precursor to this event was a financial literacy training workshop, held for 20 agricultural SMEs which greatly contribued to the strength financial management knowledge of the participants. This session was particularly engaging due to the customization of the FAST Financial Literacy Toolbox (FTBLX), which were translated to Swahili and adapted with local examples, including an addition of a debt management module.

The FFF consists of one-on-one meetings between Financial Service Providers and local SMEs, closing a finance gap which is particularly problematic for agricultural SMEs in the country due a lack of opportunity in investment and financial management education. 

AMINEX, SOLO OIL SHARES UP AS THEY CONFIRM LICENCE DEAL IN TANZANIA

LONDON (Alliance News) - Solo Oil PLC and Aminex PLC both saw their shares rise early Tuesday, after they confirmed a deal under which Solo will buy a stake in the Kiliwani North Development Licence in Tanzaniaand said they'd additionally given Solo an option to increase its stake.

The companies agreed a binding deal last Autumn, and said Tuesday they've now signed an asset sale agreement. Under the deal Solo will but a 6.5% interest in the licence for USD3.5 million and now has an option to buy an additional 6.5% interest on the same terms within 30 days of a gas sales agreement being approved by the Tanzanian authorities.

In its statement, Aminex said the total 13% stake would be bought for USD7.0 million.

"The only conditions precedent remaining are the formal approval by the Tanzanian authorities, which both companies expect to receive shortly, and the formal signing of the asset assignment agreement by all partners," Aminex said.

IFC ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL PACKAGE TO EXPAND REACH OF TANZANIA'S OFF GRID ELECTRIC

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 02 February 2015 — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced new financing to help expand the reach of Off Grid Electric, a solar leasing company in Tanzania. Off Grid Electric provides home solar electric systems to consumers in rural and urban Tanzania, which can be operated via mobile phone. The company’s expansion plan aims to reach 200,000 households in Tanzania by the end of 2015.

The new facility consists of a $4.5 million loan provided through the IFC Cleantech Innovation Facility and an additional $2.5 million loan from Cordiant Capital of Montreal, Canada. Launched in 2012, the Cleantech Innovation Facility promotes green innovation and transfer of clean technologies to developing countries. Investments target companies that offer products or services to mitigate carbon emissions. The facility is jointly funded by IFC and the Global Environment Facility. The Global Environment Facility is a partnership where 183 countries work with international institutions, civil society and the private sector to address global environmental issues.

WAMASAI WATAKA UWEKEZAJI KUSITISHWA NGORONGORO

Kiongozi wa mila tarafa ya Ngorongoro, Augustino Pakai Olonyokei akizungumza na Meneja uendeshaji wa mtandao wa habari wa modewjiblog, Zainul Mzige aliyefika eneo hilo kwa ajili ya kuangalia miradi mbalimbali inayoendeshwa kusaidia jamii ya wafugaji wa kimasai hivi karibuni.

Na Mwandishi wetu, Ngorongoro

KIONGOZI wa mila tarafa ya Ngorongoro Augustino Pakai Olonyokei ameitaka serikali kusimamisha uwekezaji katika Mamlaka ya Ngorongoro ili kupunguza shinikizo la raslimali katika eneo hilo.

Alisema kuendelea kuwekeza katika mahoteli, makambi ya watalii, miundombinu katika hali ilivyo sasa ni kuzidisha migogoro iliyopo kati ya wakazi wa eneo hilo na mamlaka ambayo tayari ipo.

Olonyokei alisema hayo hivi karibuni wakati akizungumza na mwandishi wa habari hizi ambaye alifika eneo hilo kwa ajili ya kuangalia miradi mbalimbali inayoendeshwa kusaidia jamii ya wafugaji wa kimasai.

BENKI YA NBC YADHAMINI SEMINA YA WAHARIRI WA BIASHARA NA UCHUMI

Kaimu Mkuu wa Masoko na Mawasiliano wa Benki ya NBC, Rukia Mtingwa akifungua semina ya wahariri wa habari za biashara na uchumi kutoka vyombo mbalimbali vya habari iliyodhaminiwa na benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Meneja Mahusiano wa Benki ya NBC, William Kallaghe akizungumza wakati wa semina ya wahariri wa habari za biashara na uchumi iliyodhaminiwa na benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Meneja Mwenza wa Kampuni ya Auditax international, Straton Makundi akiwasilisha mada kuhusu uelewa wa taarifa za fedha za taasisi mbalimbali wakati wa semina ya wahariri wa habari za biashara na uchumi iliyodhaminiwa na benki ya NBC jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Mhariri Mtendaji Mkuu wa kampuni ya Mwananchi Communications Ltd, Bakari Machumu akitoa mada kuhusu uandishi sahihi wa habari za biashara na uchumi wakati wa semina ya wahariri wa habari za biashara na uchumi iliyodhaminiwa na benki ya NBC jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Mhadhiri wa Chuo cha Usimamizi wa Fedha (IFM), Salutary Orio aliwasilisha mada kuhusu sheria za mabenki na biashara za kibenki wakati wa semina ya wahariri wa habari za biashara na uchumi iliyodhaminiwa na benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Mmoja wa waendesha mikadala wakati wa semina ya wahariri wa habari za biashara na uchumi, Arden Kitomari mmiliki wa blogu ya Kitomari Banking & Finance blog, akiweka mambo sawa wakati wa semina hiyo.

21,322 JOBS WERE CUT IN JANUARY DUE TO CRASHING OIL PRICES

Phillip Chambers, a driller for Raven Drilling, talks on a phone while drilling for oil in the Bakken shale formation outside Watford City, North Dakota.


The January report on job cuts from staffing firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas showed that oil prices are really starting to take their toll on the labor market. 

From Challenger's release on Thursday morning:

Job cut announcements surged to their highest level in nearly two years, as falling oil prices prompted cost-cutting efforts in energy and related industries. In all, U.S.-based employers announced plans to shed 53,041 jobs from their payrolls to start 2015; with 40 percent of those directly related to oil prices.

Of the 53,041 job cuts announced in January, 21,322 were directly attributed to the recent and sharp decline in oil prices. Most of these cuts occurred in the energy industry, where employers announced a total of 20,193 layoffs (19,722 of which were directly attributed to oil prices). The January total is 42 percent higher than the 14,262 job cuts announced by the energy industry in all of 2014. 

In January, oil prices were cited as the #1 reason for job cuts, outpacing restructuring-related job cuts. 

OIL SERVICES COMPANY WEATHERFORD IS SLASHING 8,000 JOBS

There are more oil job cuts. 

On Wednesday night, oil services company Weatherford announced it would cut 5,000 jobs.

On its earnings conference call on Thursday morning, the company upped this total to 8,000, according to headlines from Bloomberg.

Bloomberg notes that this reduction is equal to about 14% of the company's workforce. 

In a statement on Wednesday, Weatherford said:

Due to the quickly changing market conditions, we are aligning and reducing our cost as well as organizational structures to match the new environment. As a result, we will have a leaner structure and a tighter organization. We have commenced a reduction-in-force exercise targeting 5,000 positions, of which more than 85% are located in the Western Hemisphere. The headcount reduction is expected to be complete by the end of the first quarter of 2015, resulting in expected annualized savings of over $350 million. Weatherford is also offering a Voluntary Separation Opportunity Program to eligible employees as part of the recognized need to reduce our employee workforce. The focus is on both operating and support positions.

CRUDE OIL IS RALLYING

Crude is rallying again.

After falling as much as 9% on Wednesday, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up as much as 7% on Thursday morning to move back to near $52 a barrel after touching $48 a barrel yesterday. 

Near 2:45 pm ET on Thursday, crude had pared some of these gains but was still up better than 4% to trade near $50.50 a barrel. 

Crude prices have been extremely volatile in recent days, rallying more than 20% from Thursday to Tuesday before a huge sell off on Wednesday.

MEET THE RUSSIAN OLIGARCHS WHO OWN THE WEST'S MOST FAMOUS BRANDS

Russia's wealth disparity is off the charts. Just over 100 billionaires hold a third of the country's wealth. 

That's largely down to Russia's chaotic 1990s. Enterprising and ruthless men (and they are practically all men) took hold of huge chunks of the former Soviet Union's rapidly privatised industries, or made millions bringing in highly sought-after exports from the west.

More recently, they haven't limited their interests to Russia. In the past 15 years, a handful of oligarchs have been snapping up companies in the West, too.

Some of the oligarchs no longer call Russia home: They have moved to the UK and US, or other post-Soviet countries. But they've all gained major interests in Europe and North America, controlling flashy organisations like football clubs, and huge, under-the-public-radar industrial groups. 

Alisher Usmanov - Arsenal

Usmanov is Russia's richest man, with most of his wealth coming from mining interests. He also owns Mail.ru, Russia's largest internet firm, and its second-largest mobile network operator.

Usmanov’s holding company, Red & White, owns about 30% of Arsenal’s shares. He splits that with Farhad Moshiri, another steel magnate.

That share has climbed from 14.65% when the holding company first bought in, slowly accelerating. He’s made comments in the past that indicate he’d like an even bigger stake. For now, US billionaire Stan Kroenke is the majority shareholder.

LOW OIL PRICES ARE WEAKENING VENEZUELA, RUSSIA AND IRAN'S INTERNATIONAL POWER

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pose for a picture at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) at the Kremlin in Moscow, July 1, 2013.

Three major countries that have been a thorn in the side of the United States are going to see diminishing influence over the coming years because of declining oil prices.

That's the verdict of Bank of America economists who looked into the international political effects of the price slump. Here's what they had to say (emphasis ours).

BILL GATES - CAN MOBILE BANKING REVOLUTIONIZE THE LIVES OF THE POOR?

We're excited to have Bill Gates as our guest editor in February. Throughout the month, Bill will be sharing his vision of how technology will revolutionize life for the world's poor by 2030 by narrating episodes of the Big Future, our animated explainer series. In addition, we'll be publishing a series of features exploring the improvements in banking, health, farming, and education that will enable that revolution. And while the topics reflect the bets Bill and his wife Melinda are making with their foundation, they've asked us for nothing less than fully independent Vergejournalism, which we're more than happy to deliver. Turns out Bill Gates is a pretty confident guy.

Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief

IN THE VILLAGE OF Sori along the banks of Kenya’s Lake Victoria, fishing has long been the lynchpin of the local economy. Jobs here are largely divided by gender: men catch the fish, and the women process the meat, take it to market, and handle finances.

As detailed in a 2012 study from the SIT Graduate Institute, residents of Sori traditionally kept their money at home. Theft was a constant concern, and many of the women interviewed reported their husbands misappropriating their savings. For many, traditional banks were either too far away, or demanded minimum deposits the villagers could not afford.

APPLE JUST POSTED THE BEST QUARTER IN CORPORATE HISTORY

Apple posted the biggest profit in corporate history last quarter after selling a record number of iPhones.

Apple (AAPL, Tech30) sold 74.5 million iPhones in the last three months. That helped Apple's profit soar more than 37% to $18 billion. That's larger than Gazprom's $16.2 billion profit during the first quarter of 2011 -- the previous profit record posted by a corporation.

Apple also posted a stunning $74.6 billion in sales, up nearly 30% from the same period last year. That's not close to a global corporate record, but it's the best quarterly revenue Apple ever posted.

"Interest in Apple products is at an all time high ... shattering our high expectations," said CEO Tim Cook on a conference call with analysts. "This volume is hard to comprehend."

DUBAI OVERTAKES HEATHROW TO BECOME WORLD'S BUSIEST AIRPORT

The number of Dubai international travellers surged to 69.9m last year

Dubai International has soared past London's Heathrow to become the world's top airport for international travel, riding a boom in long-haul flights between Asia and the West.

Traffic at the airport for passengers flying outside Dubai surged to 69.9m, overtaking Heathrow’s 68.1m, according to figures from Airports Council International.

However, Dubai is still behind Heathrow in terms of overall passengers, including domestic flights. Some 70.5m travelled through the terminal last year, compared to Heathrow’s 73.4m.

VIONGOZI WA BENKI YA NBC WAPANGA MIKAKATI YA MAENDELEO MWAKA 2015 NA KUZAWADIA WAFANYAKAZI WAKE BORA

Mkurugenzi wa Muda wa Benki ya NBC, Bw. Pius Tibazarwa akizungumza na wafanyakazi wa NBC katika warsha ya siku moja kuzungumzia maendeleo na mikakati ya benki hiyo kwa mwaka 2015. Warsha hiyo iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam juzi, ilijumuisha wakurugenzi wote wa benki hiyo, wakuu wa vitengo na mameneja wa matawi ya NBC nchi nzima.

Kaimu Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Hazina cha Benki ya NBC, Barton Hamisi, akisisitiza jambo wakati wa warsha ya siku moja kuzungumzia maendeleo na mikakati ya benki hiyo kwa mwaka 2015. Warsha hiyo iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam juzi ilijumuisha wakurugenzi wote wa benki hiyo, wakuu wa vitengo na mameneja wa matawi ya NBC nchi nzima.

Mkurugenzi wa Mauzo ya Reja Reja wa NBC, Musa Jallow akimkabidhi cheti cha mtoa huduma bora wa mwaka 2014 Columba Kambi wa NBC Tawi la Dodoma katika hafla ya kupongeza wafanyakazi bora katika kitengo cha mauzo iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Wakuu wa vitengo mbalimbali vya Mauzo ya Reja Reja vya NBC Limited, wakimkabidhi tuzo Kemibaro Omuteku (wa tatu kushoto) katika hafla ya kupongeza wafanyakazi bora katika kitengo cha mauzo iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Mkurugenzi wa Mauzo Wa NBC Musa Jallow, akimfunika shuka ya Kimasai Meneja wa Tawi la Kahama Martin Nkanda baada ya kuibuka kuwa Meneja wa Tawi bora wa mwaka 2014 katika hafla ya kupongeza wafanyakazi bora katika kitengo cha mauzo iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam juzi.

Meneja wa tawi la NBC la Muhimbili Fatma Gulamsood (kulia) akipokea tuzo ya jumla katika ukusanyaji madeni kw amwaka 2014. Akimkabidhi tuzo hiyo ni Andrew Massawe Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Bidhaa za Kuwekeza na Wateja Wakubwa katika hafla ya kupongeza wafanyakazi bora katika kitengo cha mauzo iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam mwishoni mwa wiki.

Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa NBC Rukia Mtingwa akiongea na wafanyakazi wenzake (hawapo pichani) katika warsha ya siku moja kuzungumzia maendeleo na mikakati ya benki hiyo kwa mwaka 2015. Warsha hiyo ilijumuisha wakurugenzi wote wa benki hiyo, wakuu wa vitengo na mameneja wa matawi ya NBC nchi nzima. Akimsikiliza kwa makini ni Eddie Mhina Meneja wa Mauzo kitengo cha Islamic Banking cha NBC.

Sehemu ya wafanyakazi wa NBC wakipasha misuli kujiweka imara tayari kwa mikakati ya 2015 katika kuendeleza benki yao wakati wa warsha ya siku moja iliyojumuisha wakurugenzi wote wa benki hiyo, wakuu wa vitengo na mameneja wa matawi ya NBC nchi nzima.

I&M BANK LAUNCHES THE FIRST ELECTRONIC BANKING (24/7) LOBBY AT VIVA TOWERS, DAR ES SALAAM

Tuesday, 03rd Feb 2015: I&M Bank (T) Limited has made fast progress in the industry, after launching its first unique, 24/7 Hi-tech Electronic Banking Lobby on the 1st Floor, Viva Towers, one of the land mark locations in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania.

This is a unique experiment by the Bank, providing “ANY TIME ANY DAY” 24/7 Multiple Banking services such as foreign exchange converter, bulk cash deposit machine and ATM for cash withdrawals.

The foreign exchange converter is basically a 24/7, foreign exchange bureau which will enable clients to instantly exchange foreign currency to Tanzania Shillings without any manual intervention. This service will be very useful to clients especially those who would like to make foreign exchanges during late hours. One does not have to be a client of the bank and all they require is just their passport to make the transaction.

BENKI YA I&M YAZINDUA HUDUMA YA KWANZA YA MFUMO WA KIELEKTRONIKI YA MASAA 24 KATIKA JENGO LA VIVA TOWERS, POSTA JIJINI DAR ES SALAAM

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Benki ya I&M, Anurag Doreha (kushoto) akiongea na wadau wa benki hiyo (hawapo pichani) wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi na mfumo mpya wa kielektroniki uliovumbuliwa na Smart Banking Solutions Ltd ambapo mteja anaweza kuweka na kutoa pesa sambamba na kupata huduma nyingine za kibenki kama kubadilisha fedha za kigeni kwa kutumia mashine za kielektroniki masaa 24. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es Salaam. Kulia ni Meneja wa I&M wa tawi hilo Bi. Shabina Manji.

Baadhi ya wadau wa benki ya I&M na waandishi wa habari wakimsikiliza kwa makini Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa benki hiyo Bw. Anurag Doreha (hayupo pichani) wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi jipya la kielektroniki, ambapo wateja wake wataweza kuweka na kutoa pesa kwa kutumia ATMs sambamba na huduma ya kubadili fedha za kigeni kwa masaa 24. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika katika tawi jipya la I&M, Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es Salaam. Benki hiyo imeungana na kampuni ya Smart Banking Solutions kuwaletea wateja wake huduma hii.

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa VIVA Towers, Viral Manek (kushoto), akikata utepe kama ishara ya uzinduzi wa tawi jipya la Benki ya I&M katika jengo hilo litakalotoa huduma masaa 24, kwa kuweka na kutoa fedha na kubadilisha fedha za kigeni kwa kutumia mfumo mpya wa mashine za kieletroniki (ATMs). Kulia ni mkurugenzi mkuu wa benki hiyo, Bw. Anurag Doreha, Hafla hiyo ilifanyika jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Benki ya I&M, Anurag Doreha (katikati) akifafanua jambo baada ya uzinduzi wa tawi jipya la benki hiyo kufanyika katika jengo la Viva Towers, ambapo huduma za kuweka, kutoa na kubadilisha fedha za kigeni zitakua zikifanyika masaa 24 kutumia mashine za kielektroniki (ATMs). Kulia ni Mkurugenzi mkuu wa VIVA Towers Viral Manek na kushoto ni Meneja Masoko wa Smart Banking Solutions Limited, Salil Abbas Sadik. Hafla ya uzinduzi huo ilifanyika Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mkurugenzi mkuu wa VIVA Towers, Viral Manek, akionyesha jinsi ya kuweka fedha katika moja ya mashine za kielektroniki ndani ya tawi jipya lililozinduliwa na benki ya I&M ikishirikiana na Smart Banking Solutions-Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es salaam, ambapo mteja anaweza kuweka na kutoa fedha masaa 24 sambamba na kupata huduma ya kubadilisha fedha za kigeni kwa kutumia mashine za kielektroniki (ATMs).

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Benki ya I&M, Anurag Doreha akiwaonyesha waandishi wa habari moja ya mashine inayotumika kubadili fedha za kigeni, baada ya kuzindua tawi jipya la benki hiyo maalum kwa shughuli za kuweka na kutoa fedha kwa kutumia mfumo mpya wa kielektroniki kupitia mashine za ATM. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika katika jengo la Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es Salaam, ambapo benki hiyo imeshirikiana na kampuni ya Smart Banking Solutions Ltd.

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Benki ya I&M, Anurag Doreha akionyesha mfano wa kutoa fedha katika moja ya mashine inayotumika kubadili fedha za kigeni. Mare baada ya kuzindua tawi la mfumo mpya ulioanzishwa na Smart Banking Solutions wa kuweka na kutoa fedha kupitia ATMs sambamba na kubadili fedha za kigeni, ambapo mteja atapata huduma hii masaa 24. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es Salaam.

Meneja Masoko wa Smart Banking Solutions Limited Bw. Salil Abbas Sadik akiwaeleza waandishi wa habari kwa undani jinsi mfumo huo wa kielektroniki unavyofanya kazi, ambapo mteja anaweza kuweka na kutoa fedha kupitia mashine za ATM sambamba na kubadili fedha za kigeni masaa 24. Smart Banking solutions Ltd ndio waanzilishi wa teknolojia hiyo ambayo bado haijatumiwa na benki nyingine yoyote Tanzania. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika Viva Towers-Posta jijini Dar es Salaam.

Meneja Masoko wa Smart Solutions Limited, Salil Abbas Sadik akiongea na wadau wa Benki ya I&M (hawapo pichani), wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi jipya la benki hiyo katika Jengo la Viva Towers, ambapo huduma zitatolewa masaa 24, ikiwemo kutoa kuchukua na kubadilisha fedha za kigeni kwa kutumia mashine za kisasa za kielektroniki za ATM. Uzinduzi huo ulifanyika katika jengo hilo la Viva Towers Jijini Dar es Salaam.

Meneja Masoko wa Smart Solutions Limited, Salil Abbas Sadik akiongea na wadau wa Benki ya I&M (hawapo pichani), wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi jipya la benki hiyo katika Jengo la Viva Towers, ambapo huduma zitatolewa masaa 24, ikiwemo kutoa kuchukua na kubadilisha fedha za kigeni kwa kutumia mashine za kisasa za kielektroniki za ATM. Uzinduzi huo ulifanyika katika jengo hilo la Viva Towers Jijini Dar es Salaam.

I&M Bank (T) Limited imeendelea kuonyesha muelekeo mzuri katika soko baada ya kuzindua huduma ya kwanza na ya kipekee ya kibenki ijulikanayo kama “Banking lounge” itakayokuwa ikifanya kazi kwa masaa 24 kwa siku saba, ndani ya ghorofa ya kwanza katika jengo la Viva Towers, moja kati ya maeneo muhimu jijini Dar es salaam. Tanzania.

Hili ni jaribio la kipekee kwa Benki hiyo, kutoa huduma mbalimbali za kibenki kama vile;-Mashine ya kubadilisha fedha za kigeni, mashine ya mfumo wa ATM ya kuweka na kutoa fedha, “Siku yoyote, muda wowote” ndani ya masaa 24 katika siku saba za wiki.

MASHINE YA KUBADILISHA FEDHA ZA KIGENI: Ni sehemu ya kubadilishia fedha itakayokuwa ikifanya kazi kwa muda wa masaa 24 ndani ya siku saba za wiki. Hii itamuwezesha mteja kubadilisha fedha zake za kigeni na kupokea shilingi ya kitanzania bila ya kuwa na mtoa huduma. Hii itakuwa na umuhimu zaidi kwa wateja ambao watapenda kufanya miamala yao hasa nyakati za jioni/usiku huku kukiwa hakuna haja ya mteja kuwa na akaunti ya benki hiyo pindi anapotaka kupata huduma hii bali anachohitaji ni pasipoti halali ili kupata huduma.

BARCLAYS BANK TANZANIA LAUNCHES CASH DEPOSIT ATMs

Barclays Bank Tanzania Head of Products, Segments and Retail Strategy, Musa Kitoi (left) addresses a news conference during a ceremony to launch the banks cash deposit ATM in Dar es Salaam yesterday Looking on is Barclays Strategic Projects Manager, Jane Mbwilo (right).

February 4, 2015, Dar es Salaam – Barclays Bank Tanzania makes it’s mark as the most digital savvy bank in Tanzania

Speaking at the launch which took place at the bank’s Head Office, Barclays Head of Products, Segments and Retail Strategy, Musa Kitoi said that i-ATMs are a range of digitally advanced ATMs that are capable of handling a verse of features and services. The bank continues to commit to providing its customers with seamless, efficient and digitally enabled customer banking experience that will make the lives of our customers much easier.

He continued, “At Barclays we are here to enable our customers Prosper and hence we aim to provide them with consistent experience that is more flexible, convenient and responsive to their needs. We believe that we are now digitally dominant in this market because, we now have Paperless banking, Cash send, mobile banking services, last year we launched Service Guarantees-Barclays means what it says; committing to giving our customers consistent yet superior banking experience every time they interact with us through their channels of choice guaranteeing our customers reliable, standardised and secure system functionality.”

BENKI YA FNB TANZANIA YAFUNGUA MATAWI MAPYA JIJINI DAR ES SALAAM

Meneja Usambazaji na Matawi, Bi. Masala Korosso (kulia) wa FNB Tanzania akiongea na waandishi wa habari (hawapo pichani) wakati wa uzinduzi wa matawi mapya ya benki hiyo yaliyofunguliwa Sinza Kijiweni na Mbagala Zakhem kwa lengo la kusogeza huduma kwa wateja pamoja na kuhudumia biashara ndogo na za kati zinazokua kwa kasi katika maeneo hayo. Kushoto ni Meneja Huduma za Rejareja wa Benki hiyo Emmanuel Mongella.

Meneja Huduma za Rejareja wa FNB Tanzania Emmanuel Mongella (kushoto) akiongea na waandishi wa habari (hawapo pichani) wakati wa uzinduzi wa matawi mapya ya benki hiyo yaliyofunguliwa Sinza Kijiweni na Mbagala Zakhem kwa lengo la kusogeza huduma kwa wateja pamoja na kuhudumia biashara ndogo na za kati zinazokua kwa kasi katika maeneo hayo. Kulia ni Meneja Matawi, Bi. Masala Korosso.

First National Bank imeongeza huduma zake kwa maeneo mengi zaidi ya jiji la Dar es salaam kwa kufungua matawi mawili mapya katika maeneo ya Sinza na Mbagala. Hii inaifanya benki hiyo kuwa na jumla ya matawi saba yaliyofunguliwa katika kipindi cha miaka mitatu.

Meneja wa Huduma za Rejareja wa First National Bank, Emmanuel Mongella amesema kuwa matawi mapya yatakidhi mahitaji ya huduma za kibenki kutoka benki hiyo ambayo yanaendelea kuongezeka na matawi haya yatahudumia wateja wa reja reja na wateja wa biashara katika maeneo haya ambayo yana biashara ndogo na za kati zinazokua kwa kasi sana. Matawi haya yanakuja na huduma zilizolenga kukidhi mahitaji mbalimbali ya wateja na jumuiya za biashara katika maeneo hayo.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK TANZANIA OPENS TWO NEW BRANCHES IN DAR ES SALAAM

FNB Tanzania Banking Manager, Channel and Distribution Manager, Masala Korosso (right) speaks to journalists (not in the picture) in Dar es Salaam yesterday during the launch of two new branches in Sinza Kijiweni and Mbagala Zakhem to address banking requirements in the two areas which has some of the fastest growing small and medium businesses. She is flanked by Emmanuel Mongella (left), the FNB Tanzania Retail Banking Manager.

FNB Tanzania Retail Banking Manager, Emmanuel Mongella (left) speaks to journalists (not in the picture) in Dar es Salaam yesterday during the launch of two new branches in Sinza Kijiweni and Mbagala Zakhem to address banking requirements in the two areas which has some of the fastest growing small and medium businesses. He is flanked by FNB’s Channel and Distribution Manager, Masala Korosso (right).

4th February 2015: First National Bank is extending its banking services to more areas in Dar es Salaam with the opening of two more branches in Sinza and Mbagala. This brings to seven the number of branches opened in Dar es Salaam in the last three years.

First National Bank Retail Banking Manager, Emmanuel Mongella said that the new branches will address the banking requirements of FNB Tanzania’s growing mainstream customer base and will serve its retail and business customers in both areas which has some of the fastest growing small and medium businesses. The two branches come with a distinctive package of services aimed at delivering full banking services tailored for the diverse needs of the consumers and businesses communities in the areas.

MSHINDI WA PROMOSHENI YA WEKA UPEWE YA NBC AONDOKA NA BAJAJI JIJINI MWANZA

Mshindi wa pikipiki aina ya Bajaj kupitia promosheni ya 'Weka Upewe' ya Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Judith Gwimile (wa nne kushoto), akikabidhiwa kadi ya Bajaj na kibao cha namba na Meneja wa Tawi la benki ya NBC Mwanza, Godhard Hunja, jijini humo. Wengine ni baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo tawini hapo.

Mshindi wa pikipiki aina ya Bajaj kupitia promosheni ya 'Weka Upewe' ya Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Judith Gwimile akiwa ndani ya bajaji hiyo mara baada ya kukabidhiwa na Meneja wa Tawi la benki ya NBC Mwanza, Godhard Hunja (katikati), jijini humo. Kushoto ni Meneja Uendeshaji wa benki hiyo tawi la Mwanza, Margareth Touwa.

Mshindi wa pikipiki aina ya Bajaj kupitia promosheni ya 'Weka Upewe' ya Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Judith Gwimile (katikati), akibadilishana mawazo na Meneja wa Tawi la benki ya NBC Mwanza, Godhard Hunja (kulia) huku wafanyakazi wengine wa benki hiyo wakimsikiliza katka hafla hiyo.