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ABSA BANK TANZANIA PROVIDES PAYMENT HOLIDAY FOR ITS CUSTOMERS

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Abdi Mohamed.

• A three months’ loan repayment holiday,

• For Retail Banking, Business Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking segments,

• Will not attract additional administration fees for customers.

Tanzania, 3 June 2020 - As Tanzania and the world confront the financial and economic implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, Absa Bank Tanzania has implemented a payment holiday programme to its customers spanning across Retail, Business Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking segments.

The comprehensive debt relief programme is a three months’ loan repayment holiday, which comes alongside other efforts initiated by the bank to support its customers amidst covid-19 pandemic. The programme, which started in April, is being conducted in full compliance with the Bank of Tanzania regulatory requirements.

Speaking about the relief programme, the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Abdi Mohamed, said “We realize that this is a difficult time for many of our customers and businesses whose financial means are being negatively affected. As such, being responsible financial partners we are happy to support our customers and businesses in order to continue to build thriving businesses and a vibrant economy despite the present challenges.

NMB BANK PLC TO PAY TZS 48 BILLION IN DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR 2019, AN INCREASE OF 45% COMPARED TO THE 2018 DIVIDEND

NMB Bank PLC shareholders have approved TZS 48 billion in dividend (a 45% increase to its prior year dividend payout) that will see every shareholder get TZS 96 per share. The resolution was made during the first ever-digital 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last Friday.

NMB Bank’s Acting Managing Director, Ruth Zaipuna handing over the Annual General Meeting Minutes and her presentation to the Interim Chairperson of the NMB Board of Directors, Ms. Margaret Ikongo (left) moments after the NMB AGM. Looking on is the Acting Chief Financial Officer, Benedicto Baragomwa.

The significant increase in dividend payout reflects the excellent 2019 annual results and a strong capital position of the Bank. The recommended dividend payout of TZS 48 billion or TZS 96 per share represents a forty five percent (45%) increase compared to dividend payout of TZS 33 billion or TZS 66 per share paid for 2018 and is in line with the bank’s dividend policy of paying out a third of its profit after tax (PAT) as dividend. The Bank’s long-term intention is to accelerate dividend growth in the coming years.

The Bank reported a TZS 142 billion profit after tax (PAT) for the year ended December 31, 2019; a forty six percent (46%) increase from 98 billion that was recorded in the previous year.

The increase in profitability was due to the increase in operating income, reduction in impairment charges as well as cost control measures that saw the Bank closing the year with a zero percentage increase in operating costs.

Besides the said profit gains, the Board and Management of NMB are pleased to be able to report a number of innovations and successes during the year including the launch of alternative digital channels namely NMB Mkononi and NMB Direct also an introduction of the enhanced agency banking model, NMB Wakala.

The stable B1 credit rating awarded to NMB by Moody’s confirms the confidence of international investors in the Bank. The Bank is well capitalized with a Tier I Capital Ratio of seventeen percent (17%) and is highly liquid. The Board’s Interim Chairperson, Mrs. Margaret Ikongo, revealed that the Board seeks to balance maximizing shareholders’ returns while also reinvesting funds into the Bank’s business in order to finance its growth plans.

BENKI YA NMB KULIPA GAWIO LA SH. BILIONI 48 MWAKA 2019: ONGEZEKO LA ASILIMIA 45% KULINGANISHA NA GAWIO LA MWAKA 2018

Mkutano Mkuu wa 20 wa Wanahisa wa Benki ya NMB (AGM) umepitisha azimio la kulipa gawio la shilingi Bilioni 48 kwa wanahisa ambapo kila Mwanahisa atapata Shilingi 96 kwa hisa. Mkutano huo ulifanyika kwa mara ya kwanza kwa njia ya mtandao Ijumaa iliyopita.

Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna akimkabidhi wasilisho na Muhtasari wa Mkutano Mkuu wa 20 wa wanahisa wa Benki ya NMB, Mwenyekiti wa Muda wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa Benki ya NMB, Bi Margaret Ikongo (Kushoto) mara baada ya kumaliza Mkutano Mkuu. Kulia ni Kaimu Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha, Benedicto Baragomwa.

Ongezeko hili la gawio lina akisi mafanikio ya kibiashara ya mwaka 2019 na hali nzuri ya ukwasi na mtaji wa benki ya NMB. Gawio lililopitishwa la shilingi Bilioni 48 au Shilingi 96 kwa hisa ni ongezeko la asilimia 45 (45%) ikilinganishwa na gawio la shilingi Bilioni 33 au shilingi 66 kwa hisa lililolipwa mwaka 2018, sawasawa na sera ya benki ya kulipa theluthi moja (asilimia 33.3) ya faida baada ya kodi kama gawio. Nia ni kuendelea kukuza kiwango cha gawio kwa wanahisa mwaka hadi mwaka.

Kwa mwaka ulioishia Desemba 31, 2019, Benki ilipata faida baada ya kodi ya Shilingi Bilioni 142 ikiwa ni ongezeko la asilimia 46 (46%) kutoka faida ya Shilingi Bilioni 98 iliyopatikana mwaka 2018.

Kuongezeka kwa faida ya Benki kulitokana na kuongezeka kwa mapato ya uendeshaji, kupungua kwa tengo la mikopo chechefu na juhudi za kupunguza matumizi ya kiuendeshaji yaliyopelekea Benki kumaliza mwaka 2019 bila ongezeko la gharama za uendeshaji.

Kutokana na faida kuongezeka, Bodi na Uongozi wa Benki ya NMB umeridhishwa na matokeo chanya yaliyotokana na mapinduzi ya kiteknolojia na kuimarishwa kwa huduma za kibenki katika kipindi cha mwaka 2019. Mapinduzi hayo ni pamoja na uzinduzi wa huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali kama NMB Mkononi na kwa njia ya mtandao wa intaneti maarufu kama “NMB Direct” huku yakichagizwa na huduma mbadala za kibenki kupitia NMB Wakala.

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MINISTER BITEKO COMMENDS GEITA GOLD MINING LTD FOR STRATEGIC ECONOMIC INVESTMENT IN GEITA

GGML Vice President Sustainability, Simon Shayo speaking with the Press during Minister’s tour in CSR projects in Geita.

The Minerals Minister, Hon. Dotto Biteko giving Government remarks after his tour to the CSR projects. Looking on are the Geita RC Eng Robert Gabriel (centre) and the Geita District Commissioner Hon. Josephat Maganga(right) together with Geita Town Council officials.

The Minerals Minister, Hon. Dotto Biteko walking to inspect the Geita Market frames, with him is the Geita Regional Commissioner Eng Robert Gabriel (left) and the Geita District Commissioner Hon. Josephat Maganga (left) together with Geita Town Council officials.

The Minister for Minerals, Dotto Biteko commended Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) for being a good partner in supporting development projects in Geita Region.

The Minister gave a statement during a short tour in Geita Town where he inspected and launched various projects being implemented by the local authorities in collaboration with Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML).

The Minister highlighted that the Government’s intention is to see areas with mineral resources, including Geita transforming lives and the economy of the surrounding communities.

“I have been impressed by the way; government authorities in Geita manage collection of revenues from the mining sector. We have already achieved our target of Sh 400 billion of revenue collection in Geita because of mining sector contribution.

“Most of Geita region’s contribution comes from Geita Gold Mining Limited. It is very encouraging now that the sector contributes more than five percent in the GDP of our economy,” he said.

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Dar es Salaam, Juni 4, 2020 - Wateja wa DStv wanauanza mwezi huu wa Juni kwa habari njema za kurejea kwa michezo mbalimbali kote ulimwenguni iliyokuwa imesitishwa kwa miezi kadhaa kutokana na janga la COVID-19.

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WE MUST KEEP PROMOTING INNOVATION FOR TECHNOLOGY TO SERVE US BETTER

In Tanzania, as in the rest of the world, technology has had a dramatic impact on society.

There is little question that technology has transformed the speed and ease at which we communicate. Communication methods have gone from postal mail, to telephones and now to a range of digital methods to speak to one another.

In recent months, the outbreak of COVID-19 has likely prompted many more people to turn towards digital technology to communicate, as well assist them with daily activities such as making payments, or simply keeping entertained.

Looking ahead, there are numerous ways in which we can help ensure that we all benefit from digital technology.

One example is through the provision of mobile financial services, in what is known as mobile money.

Services such as these play an important role in strengthening the domestic economy by improving people’s access to finance, providing an easier way to pay bills, transfer cash and buy everyday items.

EXIM BANK PROVIDES A TZS 160 BILLION CUSHION TO ITS CLIENTS AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Exim Bank Chief Executive Officer, Jaffari Matundu.

Dar es Salaam, June 5, 2020 - Following the economic impact as a result of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Exim Bank has announced relief measures for its Corporate, Small and Medium Enterprise clients in sectors that face significant income and cash flows impacts as a result of the pandemic. The move forms part of the ongoing bank’s initiatives to financially assist the sectors that have been adversely impacted by providing them with a cushion during these trying times.

As of June, the bank has provided relief of over TZS 160 billion in form of payment holidays and extension of loan repayment periods to help our clients in various sectors sail through the impact of COVID–19 on their businesses. The bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Jaffari Matundu said, “the bank understands the needs of our clients during these times and we are doing all that is possible to help them navigate through. We are doing this not only through loan restructuring but also through advisory services on business strategies in ensuring that the respective businesses survive and in turn thrive again.”

The relief initiatives are provided on a case by case basis, because evidently, the effects of COVID-19 have not been the same across the board. Clients in severely impacted sectors have been proactively approached and assisted. Discussions with more are still ongoing; exploring various measures that best suit the nature and type of business,” he added.

CRDB CUTS LOAN INTEREST RATES TO 14% IN NEW PLAN

CRDB Bank’s Director of Retail Banking, Boma Raballa (left), speaks in Dar es Salaam recently. With him are the Bank’s Head of Consumer Banking, Stephen Adili (right) and Senior Manager for Personal Banking, Ms Farida Hamza.

CRDB Bank Plc has announced that it is cutting down on interest rates on its loans to employees to 14%.

The Bank's Director of Retail Banking, Boma Raballa said in Dar es Salaam recently that the reduction in interest rates on personal loans applies to employees from both the public and private sectors.

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HOPE AS TWO AIRLINES RESUME DAR ES SALAAM FLIGHTS

Tanzania's tourism sector will receive a vital boost this month as two Commercial Airlines resume flying on international routes to and from Dar es Salaam.

While Ethiopian Airlines resumed its Dar es Salaam - Addis Ababa flights on 1st June 2020, Qatar Airways will resume its Dar es Salaam - Doha flights on 6th June 2020.

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GEITA GOLD MINING LTD CONSTRUCTS CENTRE FOR THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA IN GEITA

GGML Vice President for Sustainability Mr. Simon Shayo.

In its effort to boost higher education sector in Tanzania, Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has spent a total amount of Sh 100 million in construction of Geita Regional Center of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) through the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.

Phase 1 of the project entails construction of the Administration block which consists of a Boardroom, Library, Computer Lab Conference Hall and five office rooms. The amount of money allocated by GGML has been dedicated to procuring construction materials and payment of labor charges. These facilities are expected to benefit 500 Students drawn from 3 Centres of Geita Region including Chato, Nyang’wale and Geita town.

Speaking about that project, GGML Vice President for Sustainability Mr. Simon Shayo said GGML as a Corporate Citizen decided to partner with the government to fund the project because it will not only enhance access to higher education but also bear a positive impact on the social welfare of Tanzania in general by producing competent graduates who will provide the much needed skills add value to the national economy.

The Geita center of the Open University of Tanzania, like many others, has been operating from rented facilities used as Classrooms and administration block.

TPB BANK PLC JOINS SH1 TRILLION CLUB AFTER TIB CORPORATE BANK MERGER

TPB Bank Plc has joined the elite group of first-tier banks in Tanzania after the value of its assets crossed the Sh1 trillion mark following the lender's acquisition of assets and liabilities of TIB Corporate Bank.

The Government officially announced in Dodoma that TPB Bank Plc was officially acquiring all assets of and liabilities of TIB Corporate Bank, in a deliberate move to improve performance of public institutions.

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MOMENTOUS DAY IN TANZANIA AS TOURISM SEASON STARTS

History has been written in Tanzania as the first passenger plane landed at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport on Monday fully packed with tourists.

This came after the Government opened the country's skies after realising that the majority of the COVID-19 patients locally were recovering and no more new cases being registered.

The visitors from different nationalities aboard Ethiopian Airlines were then received by the Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Hamisi Kigwangalla and Deputy Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Dr. Godwin Mollel at Kilimanjaro International Airport with claps and enthusiasm.

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BENKI YA NMB YAADHIMISHA WIKI YA MAZIWA

Wafanyakazi wa Benki ya NMB Matawi la Clock Tower, Kenyatta, Bank House na Madaraka wameungana na wananchi wengine kuadhimisha Wiki ya Maziwa hapa nchini inayohamasisha matumizi zaidi ya unywaji wa maziwa.

Katika tukio hilo, wafanyakazi walipata nafasi ya kunywa maziwa na mazao mengine yatokanayo na maziwa yanayozalishwa na kampuni ya Kilimanjaro Fresh na Tanga Fresh huku wakizingatia kanuni zote za kujikinga dhidi ya maambukizi ya Corona.

Wafanyakazi wa Benki ya NMB, Tawi la Bank House.

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Meneja Uhusiano Mwandamizi wa Benki ya NMB Kanda ya Kaskazini anayeshughulikia Kilimo, Oscar Rwechungura alisema katika kuadhimisha Wiki ya Maziwa kwa kushirikiana na wadau wengine katika sekta ya maziwa wanawezesha sekta hiyo katika mnyororo wa thamani.

“NMB inawezesha sekta hii kuanzia ngazi ya mwanzo kwa wafugaji wenyewe, wafanyabiashara wa dawa za mifugo na wasindikaji wa mazao ya maziwa katika kuhakikisha tunaimarisha sekta nzima ya maziwa na kuimarisha afya za watumiaji wakiwemo wafanyakazi wa NMB,” alisema Rwechungura

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GLOBAL FINANCE NAMES ECOBANK MOST INNOVATIVE BANK IN AFRICA

Lomé, Togo- May 26, 2020 - Global Finance has named Ecobank as the most innovative bank in Africa. The announcement was made at the eighth Global Finance annual awards, the Innovators 2020, honoring entities that regularly identify new paths and design new tools in finance. Categories in the award include Top Innovations in Corporate Finance, Payments, Trade Finance, Cash Management, Islamic Finance, with Winners selected from different regions of the world. The classes of award comprised Most Innovative Banks in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and Western Europe; The Most Innovative Fintech Companies inAsia-Pacific, Central & Eastern Europe, North America and Western Europe; and The Best Financial Innovation Labs

At the virtual awards announcement, Anita Hawser, European Editor at Global Finance and Lead, Global Finance Awards evaluation team, noted that companies recognized at the Innovators 2020 significantly stood apart. She said the review panel looked at innovation in the context of product or process innovation, as they were ultimately more concerned with the impact of innovation in terms of creating value for customers or addressing a specific need, like speeding up lending or credit review process for small businesses; enabling companies to deposit cheques remotely and not having to visit the branches.

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND (NHIF) GOES DIGITAL

National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Director, General Bernard Konga.

Dar es Salaam, Thursday 28th May 2020 - The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Director, General Bernard Konga has announced that the Fund is finalizing the digital payment system solution that will reduce the Medical Services Providers' settlement claims from 45 to 14 days.

Speaking at an online CRDB Bank webinar branded "Afya Forum," that brought together all key players of the Tanzania Health sector, Konga who is an economist by Profession, revealed that NHIF had embarked on a digital transformation journey that will not only exterminate the delayed payment agonies but also increase efficiency through timely payments and subsequently maximize customer satisfaction.

“We understand your concerns on delayed payments for insurance claims”, said Konga who was speaking from his office in Dodoma, when answering to a question from one of the participants. "Let me assure you that the Government is working tirelessly to get to the bottom of this setback. I am pleased to announce that we are finalizing an online claims settlement platform, that will allow us to reimburse all claims within ten to fourteen days," said Konga.

NHIF, which now caters for more than 4 million members, was established in year 2001 with the primary objective of ensuring that the majority of Tanzanians have access to health services through the provision of affordable and reliable health insurance services.

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COVID-19 AND SOCIALISING: HOW DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CAME TO THE RESCUE

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on people’s day-to-day lives, causing many social, travel and school disruptions.

One obvious change to everyday routines is social distancing, leading to restrictions on social gatherings and even halting people’s travel plans.

As such, it is likely that many people have tried to adapt their ways of socialising in an effort to stay connected while reducing in-person contact.

Fortunately, digital communications – such as video calls or social media – provide useful ways for staying connected during these times. Scheduling regular catch ups has provided many with a sense of normality and something to look forward to. During this time, Tanzania’s telcos have worked hard to support their customers who rely on digital communications to stay connected.

One such example is that of Tigo – one of the Tanzania’s main telecoms operators. Tigo’s Home Internet offers customers fast and reliable connectivity for all their internet needs.

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CRDB BANK HEALTH SECTOR LOAN PORTFOLIO INCREASES TO TSHS 78 BILLION

CRDB Bank Managing Diretor, Abdulmajid Nsekela.

CRDB Bank has already dished out TShs. 78 billion in loans to the health sector in a bid to ease financial constraints and smoothen investments and operations of hospitals countrywide. The Bank has been issuing loans to the health sector for sometime and already over 100 hospitals have accesses over TShs. 78 billion to-date.

The Bank said during the first of its king Virtual Afya Forum that was attended by over 500 stakeholders online to talk and iron out financial issues in the health sector.

Opening the Forum, the Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel said the Bank's initiative eyed to address financial challenges and increase investments in the health sector in general.

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NMB BANK AND SAVINGS AT THE FRONTIER PARTNER UP TO OFFER DIGITAL TRANSACTION AND SAVING SOLUTION TO FINANCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS

NMB Bank has teamed up with Savings at the Frontier (SatF), a partnership between Mastercard Foundation and Oxford Policy Management, to introduce a unique financial inclusion model aimed at serving thousands of savings and loans groups in the country. Through the partnership, NMB and SatF aim to provide financial solutions to over 28,000 financially excluded groups across the country.

The newly introduced model allows groups and group members to use the bank’s digital advantage which gives them room to self-open group and individual accounts through their mobile phones, manage members’ activities without a physical visit to branches, safely and securely save their excess funds while taking advantage of the growing network of banking agents and mobile money integration.

The new model is an enhancement of the ‘NMB Pamoja Account’ which targets Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC), Village Community Banks (VICOBA), Community Based Savings Groups (CBSG), Community Based Organizations (CBO), Family and Friends Groups, and links them to the bank with the widest branch network in the country.

NMB’s Acting Managing Director - Ruth Zaipuna (Left) and the Bank’s NMB Chief Retail Officer - Filbert Mponzi (Right) in a jovial mood moments after the official launch of NMB Pamoja Account. Others in the picture are Ms. Zaina Mikidadi (centre) a customer, (From left) the Bank’s Acting Chief Financial Officer - Benedicto Baragomwa, The Bank’s NMB Chief Wholesale Banking - Alfred Shao and the Bank’s NMB Acting Chief Human Resources Officer- Emmanuel Akonaay.

Speaking at the launch, The NMB Bank’s Acting Managing Director – Ruth Zaipuna said: “Our goal is to bridge the gap between the supply of formal financial services and informal savings groups by improving access to financial services. This is an enhancement of the current groups saving product named NMB Pamoja Account for affordable, convenient and easy to access banking services.”

Extending NMB’s commitment to financial inclusion, NMB Pamoja is fully integrated with the NMB Chap Chap account, allowing groups and members to seamlessly transfer funds between groups and individual accounts with zero fees. The platform, which is safer and more convenient, is allowing thousands of savings group members to access formal financial services for the first time.

Other features that increase simplicity and convenience include: being able to make contributions, check balances, view mini-statements, open a group account via USSD (*150*68#), all with no monthly maintenance fee or account operational fee as well as attractive annual interest rates.

BENKI YA NMB NA SATF ZAZINDUA UTOAJI WA HUDUMA ZA KIDIJITALI KWA VIKUNDI VYA KUWEKA NA KUKOPA

Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna (kushoto) na Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara Ndogo na za Kati wa NMB, Filbert Mponzi (kulia) wakiwa wameshika alama ya uzinduzi rasmi wa akaunti ya NMB Pamoja. Katikati ni Mteja wa NMB Bi. Zaina Mikidadi, kutoka kushoto ni Kaimu Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa NMB, Benedicto Baragomwa, Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Wakubwa wa Serikali wa NMB, Alfred Shao na Kaimu Afisa Mkuu Rasilimali Watu, Emmanuel Akonaay.

Benki ya NMB na kampuni ya Savings at the Frontier (SatF) wamezindua huduma mahsusi kwa vikundi vya kuweka na kukopa nchini. Kwa ushirikiano huo, NMB na SatF zinakusudia kuwafikia zaidi ya vikundi 28,000 na wanachama wake walio nje ya mfumo rasmi na kuwaunganisha kwenye huduma za kifedha.

Mfumo huo mpya utatoa nafasi kwa vikundi vya kuweka na kukopa pamoja na wanachama wao kutumia huduma za kidijitali za NMB zitakazowawezesha kufungua akaunti binafsi, kufungua akaunti za vikundi na kuweza kuzihudumia kupitia simu ya mkononi. Njia hii itawafanya wakidhi mahitaji ya wanachama bila kulazimika kukutana au kwenda tawi la benki na hivyo kutunza fedha kwa njia salama na ya uhakika.

Mfumo huu ni maboresho ya huduma ya ‘NMB Pamoja Account’ ambayo ni mahsusi kwa ajili ya Vyama vya Kuweka na Kukopa Vijijini (VSLA), Vyama vya Kijamii vya Akiba (SILC), Benki za Kijamii Vijijini (VICOBA), Vikundi vya Kijamii vya Akiba (CBSG), Mashirika ya Kijamii (CBO), Makundi ya Familia na Marafiki na kuyaunganisha na benki yenye mtandao mpana zaidi nchini.

Akizungumza kwenye uzinduzi wa NMB Pamoja Account, Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna alisema: “Lengo letu ni kuziba pengo lililopo kati ya taasisi za fedha na makundi yasiyo rasmi ya kuweka akiba na kukopa kwa kuyasogezea huduma za kibenki karibu yao. Huduma hii ambayo ni nyongeza kwenye NMB Pamoja Account, ni nafuu, inapatikana kila mahali na wakati wowote na ni rahisi kuitumia.”

AFRICA BEYOND COVID-19: PRESIDENT GEORGE WEAH, US SENATOR CHRIS COONS, TONY ELUMELU AND OTHER GLOBAL LEADERS AT THE 2ND UBA AFRICA DAY CONVERSATIONS URGE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATION

Group Chairman, UBA Plc, Tony O. Elumelu.

• Demand a new deal in and for Africa

• Advocate speedy implementation of AFCFTA

• Call for Increased Investment in Digital Connectivity

Lagos - United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set the debate around African economic development through its series of “Africa Conversations”. This year, the focus was on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders emphasised the need for meaningful collaboration between governments and the private sector, as a requirement for the quick recovery of the economy of the African continent post Covid-19.

The panel included the President of Liberia, H.E George Weah; United States Senator Chris Coons; the President & Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Benedict Okey Oramah; President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer; and was moderated by the Group Chairman, UBA Plc, Tony O. Elumelu.

Other leading voices contributing were the Founder, Africa CEO Forum, Amir Ben Yahmed; the Secretary-General of the African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), H.E George Chikoti; Administrator, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Achim Steiner and Donald Kaberuka, the former President of the African Union.

Elumelu spoke on the need to mobilise quickly and explained the necessity to identify a more fundamental solution to Africa’s challenges. “This is the time for us to deal with the situation, this is not the time for finger pointing, but for collaborative efforts by governments and organisations, to fight the pandemic globally. There is need to flatten the curve, we need global co-operation to stem global depression. Africa requires a large stimulus package, and we need long-term solutions to prevent a cycle of debt.”

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI MARKS AFRICA DAY AND EFFORTS TO FIGHT COVID-19

AngloGold Ashanti joins over 1.2 billion Africans across the continent and in the diaspora in marking Africa Day at a time when the African Union (AU) is spearheading several initiatives aimed to combat the spread of COVID-19 and ensure Africa’s economic resilience.

The theme for this year’s Africa Day, “Silencing the Guns; creating a conducive environment for Africa's development” provides the relevant frame work to all stakeholders including governments, the private sector, civil society and academia to join forces in the fight against the pandemic, ensuring that livelihoods are protected and keeping economic activity alive.

According to the Chief Operating Officer for Africa, Sicelo Ntuli, the theme is in pursuance of the aspirations of Agenda 2063, which provides a developmental framework towards a continent that is integrated, prosperous and peaceful.

“Other flagship projects include the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has come into force and which aims to boost intra-African trade.

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OPTIMISM AS TOURIST GROUP JETS INTO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Dodoma - Hardly three days after the Tanzania Government announced its decision to reopen its airspace for international flights, the first charter plane with Greek tourists landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha yesterday.

The Minister for Works, Transport and Communications, Engineer Isack Kamwelwe told reporters in Dodoma yesterday that the plane landed at 9 a.m. for a tourism mission in the Northern Circuit.

He further said that starting next Monday, more international commercial flights are scheduled to land at a number of airports in the country.

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STANBIC BANK TANZANIA PROVIDES DEBT RELIEF TO OVER 265 CLIENTS

Stanbic Bank Tanzania Head of Personal and Business Banking, Brian Ndadzungira.

DAR ES SALAAM, Wednesday, 20 May 2020 - In light of the growing economic impact attributed to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Stanbic Bank Tanzania has announced debt relief for its clients by providing them with a 3-6-months payment holiday. The relief began in April 2020 for the tourism sector and has now expanded to the energy, transport and SME sector.

The initiative is part of the bank’s continued effort to support its customers by empowering them with effective measures that will provide a cushion from the economic impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Stanbic Bank Head of Personal and Business Banking, Brian Ndadzungira said the bank recognizes the importance of its customers to continue to operate amid COVID-19. “We understand that due to measures taken by countries in the region and the rest of the world to combat the spread of Coronavirus, businesses in Tanzania have also been affected. The bank will alleviate some of the financial impacts facing our customers by putting in place measures that will offer relief during these challenging times. This will not only assist our clients with managing their loan repayments but also enable them to honour payments to their staff and suppliers.”

So far, the bank has provided relief to over 265 clients within their portfolio, with exposures over TZS 37 billion. Additionally, the bank continues to provide financial advisory to its clients to ensure that they have an effective business continuity strategy. “We are urging all customers who are facing financial difficulty resulting from Covid-19 to contact us immediately because together we can find a workable solution,” added Ndadzungira.

NEW CISI DEAL WITH TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF BANKERS TO ENHANCE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB) have signed an MoU with the aim of advancing professional standards in the Tanzanian banking sector.

The collaboration will ensure that the following CISI qualifications will be offered to TIOB students and members:

• International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management
• Global Financial Compliance
• Risk in Financial Services 
• Operational Risk
• Managing Operational Risk in Financial Institutions 

In addition, candidates will also receive 12 months Student CISI membership which includes access to the full range of CISI member benefits. These include over 500 videos on the CISI TV channel, over 180 e-learning modules or “Professional Refreshers” to update sector knowledge, 1,300 articles in the exclusive member magazine The Reviewand opportunities to attend CPD events.

Damas Mugashe TIOB Director of Finance and Business Development said: “TIOB is committed to partnership engagements at local and international level as part of fulfilling its strategic objectives 2020-2022. Running joint professional programs with The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) will benefit both Institutes by bringing international professionally recognized accredited programs to its members in Tanzania. This will also market some of the CISI programs locally and contribute to its growth. TIOB believes that its members, having acquired those qualifications will enhance their professional careers and better serve the financial Sector in Tanzania, and will be part of the larger international network of professionals. Moreover, TIOB believes that this partnership will contribute to accelerate its transformation agenda and will enhance cooperation between the two entities”.

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NMB BANK OFFERS DEBT RELIEF TO EASE CUSTOMERS' BURDEN AMID COVID-19

NMB Bank Acting Managing Director, Ruth Zaipuna.

• Case by Case Relief for Personal and SME/MSME Customers

• Customer Tailored solutions for Corporate Clients

Dar es Salaam, May 21, 2020: NMB Bank Plc has announced relief measures for its Personal, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise clients, and to corporate customers in sectors whose income and cash flows have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. This is Bank’s effort to offer financial reprieve to sectors that may have been directly or indirectly impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic.

A total of 412 SME/MSME Customers have already received the much-needed relief packages from NMB Bank ranging from payment holidays to extension of loan repayment periods to help them cushion the impact of COVID–19 on their businesses.

NMB Bank Acting Managing Director, Ruth Zaipuna, said the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on both individuals and businesses has been relatively small compared to countries that went to partial or complete lockdowns, but nevertheless, actions by other countries may have impacted global supply chains and hence impacting some of our clients.

“As a Bank, we recognize that this is a difficult time for some of our customers and businesses whose financial means are being negatively affected. After careful consideration, the various measures we are implementing are proportionate to the economic impact of these entities and individuals. Today, we continue to remind our clients of the need to continue engagements with the Bank in order to access and take appropriate interventions where justified,” said Zaipuna.

BENKI YA NMB YATANGAZA HATUA ZA KUWAPUNGUZIA MZIGO WATEJA WAKE KUTOKANA NA JANGA LA COVID-19

Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna.

• Hatua kuchukuliwa kulingana na mahitaji ya Wateja wa Biashara Ndogondogo na za Kati 

• Suluhisho pia kutolewa kwa Wateja Wakubwa

Dar es Salaam, Mei 21, 2020: Benki ya NMB Plc imetangaza unafuu wa ulipaji mikopo kwa Wateja wa Biashara ndogo na za kati (SME/MSME) na wakubwa ili kuwasaidia kukabiliana na madhara yaliyotokana na janga la COVID-19 kwenye biashara zao. Hii ni jitihada ya benki katika kutoa ahueni kwa wateja wake hususani sekta zilizoathiriwa zaidi na janga la COVID-19.

Takribani wateja 412 biashara ndogo na za kati wameshapata ahueni hii kwa kupitia likizo ya marejesho ya mikopo yao na wengine wakiongezewa muda wa kulipa mikopo hiyo ili kuwasaidia kukabiliana na madhara yaliyoletwa na COVID–19 katika biashara zao.

Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna alisema athari ambazo zimetokana na janga la COVID-19 kwa watu wa kawaida na wafanya biashara zimekuwa si kubwa sana ukilinganisha na nchi ambazo zilifunga shughuli zote na watu kujifungia ndani. Hata hivyo, uamuzi wa nchi nyingine kujifungia umeleta mtikisiko katika biashara duniani na hivyo kuathiri baadhi ya wateja wetu wa hapa nchini.

"Kama Benki, tunatambua kuwa huu ni wakati mgumu kwa wateja wetu ambao biashara zao zimeathirika kutokana na mtikisiko huu kutoka nje, tumedhamiria kutoa ahueni kutokana na mahitaji ya wateja na ukubwa wa athari, hii ni kwa sababu si biashara zote na wateja wote wameathirika kwa kiwango sawa, mkazo ni katika biashara zilizoathirika zaidi na COVID-19," aliongeza.

"Tunapenda kuwahakikishia wateja wetu kuwa hawako peke yao kwenye safari hii. Milango yetu ipo wazi na tupo tayari kuwasaidia katika nyakati hizi zisizo na uhakika za janga la COVID-19. Mara zote lengo letu ni kuhakikisha ukuaji wa uchumi wa nchi yetu. Njia pekee tunayoweza kufanya hilo ni kuhakikisha kuwa ukuaji wa wateja wetu ni endelevu, hivyo umuhimu wa kuwapunguzia mzigo huu katika kipindi hiki”.