UBA BANK TANZANIA JOINS GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC PAYMENT GATEWAY (GePG) SYSTEM

Dar es Salaam. You can now make payments to over 600 government agencies through UBA Bank Tanzania, thanks to the lender’s integration into the Government e-Payment Gateway (GePG).

UBA Bank said recently that its system has been successfully integrated into the GePG, allowing Tanzanians to effectively make all government payments - tax and non-tax revenue - at any of UBA Tanzania’s branches.

Specifically, UBA Tanzania was one of the eight banks in the country that were certified by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to start collecting government tax revenue through the GePG Platform from July 1, 2020 as the Authority transits from the use of Taxbank to GePG.

The UBA Tanzania’s Head of Public Sector, Mr Dominick Timothy, said the integration of the bank’s system into the GePG was one of the ways that the pan-African lender was supporting the government’s development initiatives.

Mr. Timothy noted that following the successful completion of the GePG integration for tax and non tax government revenue payment at all our branches, the bank will also be integrating the platform into its multiple digital banking channels like mobile app, internet banking, Leo chatbot, USSD Magic Banking and Webcollect with a view to improving the ease with which members of the public can pay their tax and non-tax bills through UBA from the convenience of their homes and offices.

“It has always been our aspiration to support government initiatives of which efficient means of revenue collection through the unique digital expertise of the bank is a key component. We are glad and grateful to TRA and Ministry of Finance for providing us this opportunity to be of service to the nation” he said.

BENKI YA UBA YAJIUNGA NA MFUMO WA MALIPO WA SERIKALI WA KIELEKTRONIKI (GePG)

Dar es Salaam. Watanzania sasa wanaweza kufanya malipo ya kodi na yasiyo ya kodi kwenda kwa taasisi zaidi ya 600 za serikali wakiwa ndani ya matawi yote ya Benki ya UBA kwa haraka zaidi, imeelezwa.

Hili imetokana na uamuzi wa Serikali kuiunganisha Benki ya UBA na mfumo wa malipo wa Serikali wa kielektroniki (GePG).

UBA ilitangaza jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni kuwa imepata kibali cha kuwa moja kati ya benki nane nchini zinazotumika katika kufanya malipo ya kodi na yasiyo ya kodi kwenda kwa taasisi za serikali kupitia mfumo wa GePG.

Mkuu wa kitengo cha sekta ya umma wa Benki ya UBA, Bw. Dominick Timothy alisema kuwa kuunganishwa kwa benki yake katika mfumo wa GePG ni moja wapo ya njia za taasisi hiyo ya fedha kuunga mkono juhudi za maendeleo zinazofanywa na Serikali ya Tanzania, chini ya Rais John Magufuli.

Alisema kutokana na kuunganishwa kwa UBA na mfumo wa GePG, Benki hiyo sasa itaoanisha mfumo huo na njia zake za kidijitali zakibenki.

Njia hizo ni pamoja na kupata huduma za benki kwa njia ya simu (Mobile App), huduma za benki kwa njia ya mtandao (internet banking) pamoja na njia zijulikanazo kama Leo chatbot, USSD Magic Banking na Webcollect.

NCBA BANK TANZANIA ANNOUNCES NEW DESIGNATE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO

Ms Margaret Karume.

Ms Margaret Karume brings 27 years of experience to the banking industry

Dar es Salaam. NIC BANK Tanzania Ltd and CBA Tanzania Ltd are in the final stages of concluding the merger that will see the two institutions operate as NCBA Bank Tanzania Ltd. The Board members have appointed Ms Margaret Karume as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer –designate of NCBA Bank (T) from 8th July 2020 when the Bank officially starts operations.

Ms Karume is the current Managing Director of NIC Bank Tanzania and brings 27 years of renowned banking experience.

“This is a new chapter for the two banks. I am looking forward to work with like-minded teams to create a strong financial institution in Tanzania. The new institution will reflect both banks’ values and mission, borrowing from the best of both and building a bigger and better new organisation to deliver more value for our customers and stakeholders,” said Ms Karume.

Previously, Ms Karume, a seasoned banker and an exemplary leader who has risen through the corporate ranks, worked at NIC Bank Group in Kenya as Executive Director of Credit Risk. Ms Karume, brings with her strong experience and knowledge in finance and business development. Besides her credit risk management experience, she has a wealth of experience in corporate banking having built her career at both NIC Group plc and previously Barclays Bank Kenya(now ABSA Bank).

She holds a Global Executive MBA and BSc. She attained her International Business Administration mark from the United States International University (USIU) - Africa and holds a Diploma in Customer Relationship Management from the Institute of Financial Services (U.K). She is also an Associate of the Kenya Institute of Bankers.

Confirming the appointment, the NCBA Board Chairperson – designate, Mr Sharmapal Aggarwal congratulated Ms Karume on her appointment.

MKURUNGEZI MTENDAJI WA TIGO SIMON KARIKARI ATEMBELEA BANDA TIGO SABASABA

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya Mawasiliano Tigo, Bw. Simon Karikari akipimwa joto la mwili kabla ya kuingia katika banda la Tigo jana ikiwa ni moja ya tahadhari ya Tigo kwa wateja wake.Tigo inaendelea kutoa ofa kabambe za simu na vifurushi kwa wateja katika msimu huu wa Sabasaba.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa kampuni ya Mawasiliano Tigo,  Bw. Simon Karikari akipokea maelezo kutoka kwa mtoa huduma jana alipotembelea banda la Tigo katika maonesho ya Sabasaba . Tigo inaendelea kutoa ofa kabambe za simu na vifurushi kwa wateja katika msimu huu wa Sabasaba.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya Mawasiliano Tigo, Bw. Simon Karikari akipata maelezo kutoka kwa watoa huduma kuhusu huduma ya Tigo pesa jana. Tigo inaendelea kutoa ofa kabambe za simu na vifurushi kwa wateja katika msimu huu wa Sabasaba.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya Mawasiliano Tigo, Bw. Simon Karikari akipokea maelezo Kutoka kwa mtoa huduma jana alipotembelea banda la Tigo katika maonesho ya Sabasaba.

WACHEZAJI WA TAIFA STARS WAKUNWA NA UDHAMINI WA SERENGETI PREMIUM LAGER

Wachezaji wa timu ya taifa, Taifa Stars, wameelezea kufurahishwa na udhamini wa Bia ya Serengeti Premium Lager na kusema kuwa udhamini huo umekuwa chachu kubwa kwa mafanikio ya timu.

John Bocco, mshambuliaji wa Taifa Stars, aliliambia gazeti hili kuwa, udhamini wa Bia ya Serengeti umeiwezesha timu kupiga hatua kubwa ikiwa ni pamoja na kufuzu kucheza Mashindano ya Mataifa ya Afrika (AFCON) mwaka jana, baada ya miaka 39 tangu ifuzu mara ya mwisho.

“Mpira unahitaji uwekezaji ili kupata mafanikio. Kampuni ya bia ya SBL kupitia bia yake ya Serengeti imeweza kutoa udhamini ambao umekuwa chachu kubwa katika kuiimarisha timu yetu ya taifa. Pengine kama siyo udhamini huu tusingeweza kufika hapa tulipofika leo,” anasema mshambuliaji huyo

Kampuni ya SBL kupitia Bia ya Serengeti ilikuwa mdhamini mkuu wa timu ya taifa kuanzia mwaka 2017 baada kusaini mkataba wa miaka 3 na Shirikisho la Mpira wa Miguu hapa nchini (TFF)

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VODACOM YATOA PUNGUZO LA BEI YA SIMU JANJA ZA SMART KITOCHI KWENYE MAONESHO YA 44 YA BIASHARA YA KIMATAIFA YA SABASABA

Meneja wa maduka ya Rejareja Vodacom Tanzania PlC, Vanessa Mlawi (kulia) akizungumza na waandishi wa habari waliotembelea banda la Vodacom kwenye maonesho ya 44 ya biashara ya kimataifa ya sabasaba kuhusu punguzo la bei kwa simu za Smart Kitochi zinazopatikana kwa shilingi 45,000/- na bidhaa mbalimbali zinazopatikana bandani hapo hivi karibuni.

Meneja Ruzuku na Mawasiliano wa Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, Sandra Oswald (wa pili kushoto ) pamoja na Msaidizi wa Mipango Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, Kelvin Boya wakiwaelezea wateja kuhusu huduma ya Instant School walipotembelea banda la Vodacom kwenye maonesho ya 44 ya biashara ya kimataifa ya sabasaba hivi karibuni.

Mtoa huduma kwa wateja Vodacom, Oliver Nyasa (kulia) akimsikiliza mteja aliyetembelea banda la Vodacom kwenye maonesho ya 44 ya biashara ya kimataifa ya sabasaba hivi karibuni.

Mtoa huduma kwa wateja Vodacom, Faraja Mwaseke (kulia) akiwasikiliza wateja waliotembelea banda la Vodacom kwenye maonesho ya 44 ya biashara ya kimataifa ya sabasaba hivi karibuni.

DIAMOND TRUST BANK (DTB BANK) FOOTBALL CLUB VISITS NURU ORPHANS CENTRE IN UYOLE, MBEYA

Diamond Trust Bank FC (DTB FC) recently visited Nuru Orphans Centre in Uyole, Mbeya to spend time with the Orphans and also present some essentials for the well-being of the Children at the Centre. The centre is located on the outskirts of Uyole in Mbeya and a home to more than 30 Orphans.

DTB FC was in Mbeya for the Second Division League Final match in Group C against Tukuyu Stars and seized the opportunity for the Corporate Social Responsibility event. The team presented the Centre with Blankets, Rice, Beans and Cooking Oil all worth TShs 3 Million.

Osward Batman Poyo, Project Manager (second right) and Mary Kassim Hamiri (left) the Centre Manager in a group photograph with DTB FC players, Diamond Trust Bank Mbeya Staff Team and Children from Nuru Orphans Centre.

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TELCOS HAVE REVOLUTIONIZED TANZANIAN'S ACCESS TO THE INTERNET

In recent years, the world has witnessed a growth in technology, particularly when it comes to mobile internet.

In many ways, it can be argued that mobile internet has become an indispensable force which has had several significant benefits.

In the world of business, for example, mobile internet has enabled people to work collaboratively and creatively, even when colleagues are separated from one another.

Similarly, mobile internet has created a way of staying connected to friends and family. Many of us now keep in touch with loved ones via our mobile or computer screen in ways that were simply not as easy, even a few years ago.

It is little surprise, therefore, that in a number of countries people are now spending more time online than ever before.

Tanzania is, of course, no exception. Between 2013 and 2019 internet penetration across the country doubled, reaching 46 per cent in 2019.

Part of this growth can be attributed to the country’s telecom operators, such as Tigo Tanzania.

UK GOVERNMENT CONSORTIUM LED BY BHARTI ENTERPRISES WINS BID FOR ONEWEB

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman Bharti Enterprises.

• OneWeb to provide high speed, low latency wireless broadband connectivity to billions in rural areas across the globe
• Offers strategic opportunities across a wide range of other applications and working with a broad range of international partners

Friday, July 3, 2020, New Delhi / London: Bharti Enterprises (“Bharti”), one of India’s leading business groups, today announced that a UK Government consortium led by Bharti has won the bid for OneWeb. The deal will enable OneWeb to complete the construction of a global satellite constellation that will provide enhanced broadband and other services to mobile and fixed terminals in countries around the world. OneWeb was formed with a mission to offer high speed, low latency wireless broadband access to billions of people across the globe, especially in rural areas through a constellation of satellites in low earth orbit. Bharti was one of the founding members of OneWeb and had a strategic stake in the company.

Commenting on the development, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman Bharti Enterprises said: “I am delighted that Bharti will be leading the effort to deliver the promise of universal broadband connectivity through OneWeb, with the active support and participation of the British Government.”

“In addition to the strategic opportunities across a wide range of other applications and working with a broad range of international partners, this business has substantial commercial use cases across the telecoms, enterprise, aviation and maritime sectors. With strong operational execution, we will be able to generate an attractive return for investors, while ensuring that Britain plays a leading role in space and next generation communications.”

DKT. TULIA AIPONGEZA BENKI YA CRDB KUPUNGUZA RIBA MIKOPO YA WANAWAKE KUTOKA ASILIMIA 24 HADI ASILIMIA 14

Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, Julai 2, 2020 – Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Tulia Ackson ameipongeza Benki ya CRDB kwa kupunguza riba kwa mikopo ya wanawake wajasiriamali inayopatikana kupitia huduma ya “CRDB Malkia” hadi kufikia asilimia 14 kwa mwaka. Akitoa hotuba yake katika hafla ya uzinduzi wa “CRDB Malkia” iliyokuwa na kauli mbiu ya “Fanikisha Zaidi na CRDB Malkia”, Dkt. Tulia alisema hatua ya Benki ya CRDB kupunguza riba kwa asilimia 10 kutoka asilimia 24 iliyokuwa ikitozwa mwanzo itasaidia wanawake wengi zaidi kuchangamkia fursa ya mikopo hiyo.

“Kupungua kwa riba ina maana inapunguza mzigo mkubwa wa marejesho kwa wanawake na kuwafanya kuwa na fedha nyingi kwa ajili ya uwekezaji katika biashara zao na hivyo kupelekea kufanikisha zaidi,” alisema Dkt. Tulia.

Dkt. Tulia alisema pamoja na tafiti kuonyesha wanawake wamekuwa na ushiriki mkubwa katika shughuli za uchumi nchini, kwa asilimia 54, ni asilimia 60% tu ya wanawake ndio wenye kufikiwa na huduma rasmi za kifedha.

Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Tulia Ackson akihutubia katika uzinduzi wa huduma ya CRDB Malkia ya Benki ya CRDB inayolenga katika kuwawezesha wanawake wajasiriamali nchini. Katika uzinduzi huo Benki ya CRDB imetangaza kupunguza riba ya mikopo kwa wajasiriamali kutoka asilimia 24 hadi asilimia 14, iliyofanyika katika hoteli ya Hyatt, jijini Dar es salaam.

“Niwapongeze pia kwa kuboresha masharti ya dhamana ili kutoa fursa kwa wanawake wengi zaidi kuweza mikopo,” aliongezea Dkt. Tulia huku akiwataka wanawake pia wajitokeze kwa wingi kufungua akaunti ya Malkia itakayosaidia kufanikisha malengo yao kwa kujiwekea akiba kidogokidogo jambo litakalosaidia kujenga imani kwa taasisi za fedha. “Mimi ni mmoja wa wanawake waliofungua akaunti ya Malkia wakati ikianzishwa mwaka 2009, nimefurahi kuona leo hii Benki yetu ya CRDB ikifanya maboresho yatakayoweza kumkomboa mwanamke,” aliongezea Dkt. Tulia.

Dkt. Tulia alisema jitihada hizi zinazofanywa na Benki ya CRDB katika uwezeshaji wa makundi mbalimbali ya wananchi zimekuwa na msaada mkubwa katika kuisaidia Tanzania kufikia lengo la kuwa nchi yenye uchumi wa kati.

“Nimefurahi kuona leo hii tukiwa tunajivunia kuwa nchi ya uchumi wa kati, Benki yetu ya CRDB inaendelea kutubeba wanawake na kuwezesha kufikia malengo yetu ya nchi na dunia katika kuwa na usawa katika ushiriki katika shughuli za Maendeleo kama ilivyoainishwa katika mpango wa Maendeleo Endelevu 2030 wa umoja wa mataifa,” alisema Dkt. Tulia

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Abdulmajid Nsekela akihutubia katika uzinduzi wa huduma ya CRDB Malkia ya Benki ya CRDB inayolenga katika kuwawezesha wanawake wajasiriamali nchini. Katika uzinduzi huo Benki ya CRDB imetangaza kupunguza riba ya mikopo kwa wajasiriamali kutoka asilimia 24 hadi asilimia 14.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Abdulmajid Nsekela alisema huduma ya CRDB Malkia imelenga katika kumtambua, kumpa nafasi na kumuwezesha mwanamke wa Kitanzania kufikia malengo yake kupitia mikopo ya biashara na ujasiriamali, kujiwekea akiba kwa akaunti ya Malkia na mafunzo ya uendeshaji biashara.

“Mpaka kufikia mwishoni mwa mwezi Machi mwaka huu, Benki yetu tayari ilikuwa imekwisha toa mikopo yenye thamani ya shilingi bilioni 600 kwa wanawake zaidi ya elfu 55,” alisema Nsekela huku akibainisha kuwa zaidi ya wanawake 30,000 tayari wameshajiunga na akaunti ya Malkia.

Nsekela alisema pamoja na mafanikio ambayo Benki ya CRDB imeyapata katika kumuwezesha mwanamke, bado idadi ndogo ya wanawake wamekuwa wakijitokeza kupata huduma kutokana na changamoto ya riba, masharti magumu ya dhamana na kukosa uelewa wa huduma za kifedha. “Tukiwa Benki ya kizalendo inayothamini mchango wa wanawake katika maendeleo ya taifa letu, tukasema ni vyema tukatafuta suluhisho la changamoto hizi ili kuweza kumsaidia mwanamke kufankisha malengo yake zaidi.

Mkurugenzi wa Mawasiliano wa Benki ya CRDB, Tully Esther Mwambapa akifafanua jambo katika uzinduzi wa huduma ya CRDB Malkia ya Benki ya CRDB inayolenga katika kuwawezesha wanawake wajasiriamali nchini. Katika uzinduzi huo Benki ya CRDB imetangaza kupunguza riba ya mikopo kwa wajasiriamali kutoka asilimia 24 hadi asilimia 14.

Nsekela alisema wanawake sasa hivi wataweza kupata mikopo kwa riba ndogo ya asilimia 14 kulinganisha na asilimia 24 iliyokuwa ikitozwa mwanzo huku masharti ya upatikanaji wa mikopo yakirahisishwa kwa kiasi kikubwa. “Kupungua kwa riba kuna maana wanawake sasa wanaweza kukopa zaidi na kwa gharama nafuu kulinganisha na mwanzo hivyo kusaidia kufanikisha malengo yao kwa uharaka zaidi,” alisema Nsekela.

Nsekela alisema katika kuhakikisha wanawake wanapata elimu na usaidizi wa kutosha katika huduma ya CRDB Malkia, Benki ya CRDB imeweka wataalamu wa uwezeshaji wanawake wajulikanao kama “Malkia Rafiki” katika mtandao wa matawi yake yote nchi nzima.

Akihitimisha kongamano hilo, Nsekela alisema kuwa kupitia kauli mbiu ya “Fanikisha Zaidi na CRDB Malkia”, Benki ya CRDB imejipanga vilivyo kushiriki katika safari ya mafanikio ya wanawake wote wa Tanzania na kuwaomba wanawake wajitokeze kwa wingi katika matawi ya Benki ya CRDB ili kuanza kufurahia huduma hiyo mpya ya CRDB Malkia. “Ukifika tawini ulizia Malkia Rafiki naye atakusaidia kuanza safari yako ya mafanikio,” alihitimisha Nsekela.


Kwa mwaka huu hii ni mara ya pili kwa Benki ya CRDB kufanya maboresho katika huduma zake hususani upande wa mikopo, ambapo mwanzoni mwa mwezi Juni, Benki ilizindua kampeni ya mikopo ya wafanyakazi iitwayo “Jiachie Utakavyo” ambapo mteja anapewa uhuru wa kuchagua riba atakayo na muda wa kulipa atakao. Maboresho haya yanakuja wakati muafaka ikiwa wafanyabiashara wengi wakipambana kurudi katika hali ya kawaida baada ya kuathirika na janga la COVID-19.

BancABC YASHIRIKI MAONYESHO YA 44 YA SABA SABA, YAJIDHATITI KUIMARISHA HUDUMA ZA KIBENKI

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Hazina wa BancABC, Barton Mwasamengo (kushoto) akiwasikiliza maafisa wa benki hiyo Advera Ruhiye na Mariam Haji kuona namna wanavyowahudumia wateja wakati wa maonyesho ya 44 ya biashara ‘Saba Saba’ yanayoendelea jijini Dar es Salaam. Benki hiyo inatoa huduma mbalimbali za kibenki ikiwamo mikopo kwa wafanyabiashara wadogo na wa kati (SMEs).

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Hazina wa BancABC, Barton Mwasamengo (kushoto) akizungumza na mmoja wa wateja waliotembelea banda la benki hiyo katika maonesho ya biashara ya Saba Saba yanayoendelea jijini Dar es Salaam. Benki hiyo imejidhatiti katika kuendeleza biashara ndogo ndogo na za kati kwa kutoa mikopo yenye riba nafuu. Katikati ni Meneja Mahusiano wa benki hiyo Charles Silayo. 

Maafisa wa BancABC, Hope Madiavalle (kushoto) na Shazman Karim wakitoa maelekezo kwa wateja waliofika kwenye banda la benki hiyo katika Maonesho ya 44 ya biashara maarufu kama SabaSaba yanayoendelea jijini Dar es Salaam. Benki hiyo imejidhatiti katika kuhakikisha inatoa huduma zenye ubora ikiwamo kutoa mikopo yenye riba nafuu kwa wajasiriamali wadogo na wa kati.

Dar es Salaam, Julai 3,2020 - Benki ya ABC (BancABC) imeshiriki maonesho ya 44 ya biashara maarufu kama Sabasaba ambapo benki hiyo imeeleza namna ambavyo imeendelea kuboresha huduma za kibenki hasa utoaji wa mikopo nafuu kwa wateja wake.

Maadhimisho hayo yamefunguliwa rasmi na Waziri Mkuu, Kassim Majaliwa.

Akizungumza kwenye maonyesho hayo, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha hazina wa benki hiyo, Barton Mwasamengo alisema benki imejidhatiti katika kuhakikisha inaboresha maisha ya watanzania wengi kwa kuwasaidia kujiendeleza kiuchumi.

“Tunatoa mikopo kwa wajasiriamali wadogo na wa kati pamoja na mikopo binafsi kwaajili ya kuendeleza shughuli ndogondogo kama mamalishe, boda boda na wengine wengi, BancAbc ipo kwaajili ya watanzania wote,” alisema Mwasamengo.

Mwasamengo alisema katika kuboresha huduma imefanikiwa kutoa huduma za kibenki za kidigitali ambapo wateja wanaweza kufanya malipo mtandaoni kwa urahisi zaidi.

WAZIRI MKUU, KASSIM MAJALIWA AIPONGENZA BENKI YA NMB KWA MAENDELEO YA NCHI

Waziri Mkuu, Kassim Majaliwa akifurahi jambo wakati akisikiliza maelezo kutoka kwa Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Wakubwa na Serikali wa Benki ya NMB, Alfred Shao (kulia), alipotembelea Banda la NMB kwenye maonyesho ya Saba Saba. Katikati ni Kaimu Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Benki ya NMB, Benedicto Baragomwa.

Maendeleo makubwa yaliyopatikana nchini katika kipindi cha kwanza cha uongozi wa Serikali ya Awamu ya Tano, yamechangiwa kwa namna mbalimbali na kwa kiasi kikubwa na mchango wa Benki ya NMB. Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa amesema hayo, alipotembelea banda la Benki ya NMB inayoshiriki Maonyesho ya 44 ya Biashara ya Kimataifa ya Dar es Salaam (DITF) yaliyoanza wiki iliyopita na yanaendelea hadi tarehe 13/07/2020.

Hii ni pamoja na uzalendo wa viongozi wake chini ya Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa benki hiyo - Bi. Ruth Zaipuna, ambaye Waziri Mkuu alisema ni kati ya Wakurugenzi wanne Watanzania waliyoisaidia Serikali kuwahudumia vizuri na kuwaletea maendeleo Watanzania.

“NMB ni benki yetu na Mkurugenzi wake ni mmoja wa Wakurugenzi sita walioichangia sana serikali ambapo wanne ni Watanzania. Kamwambieni Mkurugenzi wenu, nampongeza sana kwa kazi nzuri na kubwa anayoifanya, serikali inaitambua na kwakweli anafanya kazi nzuri sana,” Waziri Mkuu Majaliwa aliwaambia wafanyakazi wa benki waliokuwa kwenye banda la benki hiyo katika viwanja vya Saba Saba.

TANZANIA ATTAINS MIDDLE INCOME STATUS

The World Bank has officially classified Tanzania as a lower middle income economy under its latest country income classifications released on Wednesday.

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. Philip Mpango revealed this in Dodoma on Wednesday, saying the tremendous achievement has arrived five years ahead of the Tanzania Development Vision - 2025.

President John Magufuli, who is credited for spearheading key economic reforms and leading the country towards achieving its middle income status, expressed his delight upon receiving the news through his Twitter account.

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LAUNCH OF THE 2020 REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT FOR EAST AFRICA

This report discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the region’s economic outlook, its economic performance and implications for poverty reduction and job creation

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 3, 2020/ -- What: Launch of the 2020 Regional Economic Outlook Report for East Africa

Who: East Africa Regional Office of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)

When: Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 14:30 East Africa Time

Where: Virtual via Zoom

The East African Regional Office of the African Development Bank will launch the 2020 Regional Economic Outlook virtually on Wednesday, 8 July 2020, at 14:30 East Africa Time. The report is part of the Bank’s flagship African Economic Outlook publication.

The theme of the East Africa Regional Economic Outlook 2020 is Developing East Africa’s Workforce for the Future, which aligns with the Bank’s High 5 priority areas.

UBER CASH LAUNCHED IN TANZANIA

Cashless payment convenience with Uber, facilitated by Flutterwave

23 June, Dar es Salaam - With a significant number of businesses opting for contactless operations across Tanzania in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Uber is introducing Uber Cash to further promote cashless transactions across all Uber’s products, including Uber Eats. Uber Cash is facilitated by Flutterwave, an online payment solution, to ensure the easiest and most reliable payment options are made available for locals.

Riders can now prepay for their upcoming trips with Uber Cash, creating a stress-free way to travel, further adding to the convenience this payment method offers. Digital payments help ensure the well-being of both the rider and driver by limiting unnecessary physical contact and it is the encouraged method of payment should travel be necessary.

While existing payment options will still be available including cash (for rides only), debit card and gift cards, this new feature offers a seamless way to make and further control payment on Uber. This method creates a payment account dedicated to both apps that can be preloaded with any amount, to be used on upcoming trips and orders. The account can be topped-up via the user's Ride account and used as and when needed on both Uber and Uber Eats apps, allowing the user to control the amount spent on the specific app, further helping them control their budget.

OGILVY AFRICA UNVEILS FEED – REGION’S FIRST REAL-TIME MARKETING PRODUCT

Vikas Mehta, CEO - Ogilvy Africa.

Dedicates the offering to its founder David Ogilvy on his 109th birth anniversary

23rd June 2020. Nairobi. Ogilvy Africa today announced the rollout of the region’s first real-time marketing product that offers social intelligence and analytics, community management and content innovations; in a unified offering.

Christened FEED, the product aims to connect brands to popular culture to keep pace with rapidly changing audience interest. FEED is being rolled out across Africa in a phased manner. The agency chose June 23rd as the launch date to commemorate the 109th birth anniversary of its global founder, David Ogilvy.

“With FEED, we are delighted to see real-time marketing become a reality in this region. Brands have recognized the importance of having their finger on the consumer’s pulse for decades now, and there are several offerings in the market to serve different aspects of that opportunity. The agility and compatibility of these offerings however, remains a challenge. FEED has been developed to evolve the disparate offerings into one complete solution.”, said Vikas Mehta, CEO - Ogilvy Africa.

CLYDE & CO UPDATE ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS FOR INVESTORS ACROSS EAST AFRICA

In this month's update we highlight some of the key recent developments investors should be aware of across various sectors in East Africa. Below you will find information on the rise of digital payments in Rwanda, the changing landscape of medical services delivery in Kenya, the steps Ethiopia is taking to prepare for a digital economy and much more.

Tanzania

Barrick pays first tranche of the USD 300 million settlement

The Tanzanian government has recently received USD 100 million from Barrick Gold Corporation as the first tranche payment of the USD 300 million cash component of the recent restructuring. It is reported that this initial payment will be followed with five equal USD 40 million annual payments.

The other news related to the above is that the Tanzanian government has issued an export permit to allow the export of the 277 mineral concentrates containers held in Dar es Salaam since 2017.

The above appears to be the implementation of the deal that was entered into between the Tanzanian government and Barrick Gold Corporation earlier this year. As a result of this deal a joint venture company called Twiga Minerals Corporation was created in which the government holds a 16% free carried interest. This is in line with the amended Mining Act that requires the government to be given not less than 16% free carried interest in every company that holds a mining licence or a special mining licence.

Works on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline to commence next year

Following on from the Tullow and Total SA deal which was announced in April 2020, further positive news has been announced in relation to the Lake Albert oil project. While addressing the Tanzanian parliament last month, the Energy Minister, Dr Medard Kalemani announced that the construction of the Hoima to Tanga crude oil pipeline is expected to begin in April 2021.

According to Dr Kalemani while the parties await the final investment decision in relation to the project, the priority during the forthcoming financial year is to ensure the finalisation of the negotiations of the following key project agreements: Host Government Agreements, Shareholders' Agreement, Land Lease Agreement and the Ports Agreement.

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EQUITY APPLIES BRAKES ON EXPANSION AFTER MARA FLOP

Dr James Mwangi, Equity Group Chief Executive Officer.

Equity Group Holdings (EGH) has halted its cross-border expansion bid after the failed acquisition of four banks in Rwanda, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique last week.

Chief executive James Mwangi told The EastAfrican the lender which is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) will now focus on “vertical” growth by consolidating and strengthening its business operations in the existing six markets, with the aim of transforming into a Ksh1 trillion ($10 billion) bank with 100 million customers.

“Our expansion is in two ways; horizontal and vertical. We have opted for vertical expansion where you deepen and then scale up your market share in the countries you are operating in,” said Mwangi.

“So, meanwhile what will we do because we already have six banks? We will focus on those banks, deepen them and make them stronger. We are also targeting to increase the market share in the countries we are in. The DRC that transaction is complete and we will be doubling our market share and then using the new capability to really try to grow significantly.”

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BENKI YA NMB YAHAMIA VIWANJA VYA SABA SABA

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mawasiliano wa Benki ya NMB, Eunice Chiume, akizungumza wakati wa Mkutano na waandishi wa habari katika Banda la NMB lililopo viwanja vya Saba Saba jijini Dar es Salaam.

Wafanyakazi wa Benki ya NMB katika picha ya pamoja ndani ya Banda la NMB, Saba Saba jijini Dar es Salaam, baada ya mkutano na waandishi wa habari.

Kwa mara nyingine tena, Benki ya NMB inashiriki maonesho ya Saba Saba ambayo mwaka huu yameanza rasmi tarehe 01/07/2020 ikiwa na malengo zaidi ya kutangaza bidhaa na huduma zake mbalimbali, lakini pia kuunga Mkono kaulimbiu “Uchumi wa viwanda kwa ajira na biashara Endelevu”

Kwa mujibu wa Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mawasiliano wa Benki hiyo - Eunice Chiume, amesema Benki ya NMB inashiriki kimkakati zaidi, ikiwa ni pamoja na kutoa huduma mbalimbali za kibenki zikiwemo kuweka na kutoa pesa/ kubadilisha fedha hata za kigeni, kuwahamasisha na kuwaelimisha Watanzania kuhusu umuhimu wa huduma za kibenki na shughuli za kifedha katika maendeleo ya mtu binafsi, taasisi na taifa kwa ujumla.

“Kwa ufupi, tunaweza kusema kuwa Benki ya NMB imehamia Saba Saba kwani huduma zetu zote za kibenki na nyingine mbalimbali zinapatikana kwenye banda letu. Kuwepo kwetu hapa ni zaidi ya kujitangaza kwani pia tunataka kuwaonyesha Watanzania jinsi huduma zetu mbalimbali zikiwemo zile mpya kama za bima zinavyochangia kwenye ukuaji wa uchumi” Bi. Eunice Alisema.

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DTB BANK FC QUALIFIES FOR "SUPER SIX LEAGUE" THAT WILL BE STAGED IN LINDI FROM 4 JULY, 2020

DTB FC defender Omary Kunambi in action during the final Group C match against Tukuyu Stars at Sokoine Stadium – Mbeya today. DTB FC won the match by 2:1 goals. DTB goals were scored by Dickson Rweyemamu in the 7th minute while the second goal was scored by Edwin Balua in the 75th minute while the lone goal from Tukuyu Stars was scored by Oscar Mwajanga . 

DTB FC topped Group C with 24 points collected from 12 games played and qualified for “Super Six League” that shall feature Usalama FC, Fountain Gate FC, Kitayosce FC, African Sports and Mbuni FC. Super Six League shall be staged in Ruangwa Lindi from 4th July 2020.

DTB FC Goalkeeper Feruz Ayun Ponda kicks the ball during the final Group C match against Tukuyu Stars at Sokoine Stadium – Mbeya. DTB FC won the match by 2:1 goals. DTB goals were scored by Dickson Rweyemamu in the 7th minute while the second goal was scored by Edwin Balua in the 75th minute while the lone goal from Tukuyu Stars was scored by Oscar Mwajanga . DTB FC topped Group C with 24 points collected from 12 games played and qualified for “Super Six League” that shall feature Usalama FC, Fountain Gate FC, Kitayosce FC, African Sports and Mbuni FC. Super Six League shall be staged in Ruangwa Lindi from 4th July 2020.

DTB FC Defender Benedicto Mwamlangala in action against Tukuyu FC striker Hamis Jonathan during the final Group C match played at Sokoine Stadium – Mbeya on 29th June 2020. DTB FC won the match by 2:1 goals. DTB goals were scored by Dickson Rweyemamu in the 7th minute while the second goal was scored by Edwin Balua in the 75th minute while the lone goal from Tukuyu Stars was scored by Oscar Mwajanga . 

DTB FC topped Group C with 24 points collected from 12 games played and qualified for “Super Six League” that shall feature Usalama FC, Fountain Gate FC, Kitayosce FC, African Sports and Mbuni FC. Super Six League shall be staged in Ruangwa Lindi from 4th July 2020.

DTB FC defender Omary Kunambi in action during the final Group C match against Tukuyu Stars at Sokoine Stadium – Mbeya today. DTB FC won the match by 2:1 goals. DTB goals were scored by Dickson Rweyemamu in the 7th minute while the second goal was scored by Edwin Balua in the 75th minute while the lone goal from Tukuyu Stars was scored by Oscar Mwajanga.

ECOBANK TRANSNATIONAL INCORPORATED HOLDS ITS 32ND AGM AND SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE RESOLUTIONS

Lagos, June 30, 2020 – Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”), the parent of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African bank with banking operations in 33 countries, concluded its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Extraordinary General Meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, today. For the first time in the history of ETI and in line with preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, attendance at the General Meetings was mainly by proxies in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company.

Ecobank Group Chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh said: “We are in the final lap of our five-year ‘Roadmap to Leadership’, having laid and achieved much improved business and operational foundations, leadership in digital products with scalability, strong corporate governance and continued expense discipline. We continue to focus on making substantial strides towards ensuring a return on equity above the cost of capital across the Group despite the challenging economic conditions especially with the COVID-19, whilst also maintaining our commitment to driving economic development and financial integration across Africa. This was my last AGM, as I have now completed my tenure as director and Chairman. As I retire, it has been a privilege for me to have served this great institution and I am particularly proud of what we have achieved. I am further assured and confident that my able successor as Chairman, Mr. Alain Nkontchou will continue to lead the Board in our journey to leadership. The world has its eyes on Africa, and we are positioning our Bank in a way that continues to ensure its commitment to, and development of the continent. I will remain a strong ambassador of this great institution and its ideals”.