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VODACOM LAUNCHES FESTIVE SEASON CAMPAIGN

Vodacom Tanzania PLC, a technology and communication company, has launched a festive season campaign dubbed "Share Joy, Touch Lives," that intends to reward its loyal customers with tons of prizes, including cash up to 10 million Tanzanian shillings every week and providing healthcare insurance for 1,000 children and their mothers nationwide. Inaugurating the campaign, from left is Mr. Nguvu Kamando, the Director of Digital and Value Added Services at Vodacom Tanzania, alongside Ms. Linda Riwa, the Consumer Business Director and Mr. Epimack Mbeteni, the Director of M-Pesa (first right) joined by Mr. Masta Shangwe in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

As the festive season approaches, Vodacom Tanzania has launched its campaign dubbed ‘Sambaza Shangwe, Gusa Maisha’ which translates to 'Share Joy, Touch Lives,' that intends to reward its loyal customers with tons of gifts and cater to healthcare assistance for children from economically challenged families in referral hospitals across Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar.

Speaking during the launch of the festive campaign in Dar es Salaam, Vodacom Tanzania Consumer Business Unit Director, Linda Riwa, noted that this holiday season is exceptional because, on top of the customary festive promotions that seek to reward their loyal customers, the telco will embark on charitable activities as well.

'Sambaza Shangwe, Gusa Maisha' - as the name of the campaign suggests, aims to share the joy and touch the lives of our customers and the wider community across all 31 regions countrywide. In ensuring that our customers remain jovial and in a festive mood as we wind up the year, we will be awarding them with instant rewards and weekly prizes including cash of up to ten million shillings, motorcycles, televisions, smartphones, 5G and 4G routers and so much more. I believe these gifts will not only lift our customers’ spirits but also provide them with opportunities to elevate their lives when put to good economic use," said Ms. Riwa.

The 'Sambaza Shangwe, Gusa Maisha' campaign, launched today, is expected to run for approximately 10 weeks up to mid-January 2024 whereas during the month of November, the campaign will focus on rewards and handovers to customers while December will be dedicated to community outreach for children at referral hospitals.

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KLM REPLACES OLDER AIRCRAFT WITH NEW AIRBUS A350

• The airline has signed an agreement with Airbus for a total of 50 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft to be deployed on intercontinental flights from 2026.

• The new Airbus A350 constitutes a major step in building a cleaner and quieter fleet, producing 40 per cent less noise and burning 25 per cent less fuel than similar aircraft of the older generation.

NAIROBI, KENYA, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2023: KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowledged as the most fuel-efficient and silent aircraft of its generation.

Wide-bodied in design, the new aircraft has substantial benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions and noise impact. Procurement is subject to the recommendations of the KLM Works Council.

Making the announcement, Air-France KLM Air France KLM General Manager for East and Southern Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana Marius van der Ham said, “Today marks a very special day for KLM. We have taken a big step towards our future with the proposed decision of purchasing a new aircraft. We can make our fleet significantly cleaner, quieter and more fuel-efficient with the A350s. This is important because we are all faced with the major task of becoming more sustainable. Furthermore, it gives us an opportunity to offer our passengers much more service and comfort on intercontinental destinations”.

The Air France KLM Group has signed an agreement with Airbus for a total of 50 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, with an option for 40 further aircraft.

KERRY OPENS MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN TANZANIA

30 October 2023: Kerry, a world leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions, has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to support local food and beverage manufacturers.

The facility expands Kerry’s capacity in East Africa and is its first manufacturing facility in Tanzania. Kerry’s Global CEO, Edmond Scanlon showed his commitment to Africa and customers in Tanzania by appearing as the guest of honor at the opening ceremony surrounded by key customers and senior Kerry executives.

Commenting on the opening, Edmond said: ‘‘Kerry believes in Africa and this new facility builds on our commitment to support the food processing industry locally and unlock the huge potential in the region. This move is another step towards realising our vision of creating a world of sustainable nutrition. Our wide portfolio of taste and nutrition technologies, coupled with our global expertise and local production, will enable us to give local customers access to high quality ingredients with authentic taste produced in Africa, and will help us respond faster to the needs of our customers across the continent.’’

SHOT IN THE ARM FOR TOURISM AS INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY GROUP INKS A MANAGEMENT DEAL WITH NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB

Partnership: Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd Directors Ms Clare Njeri Githunguri (left) and Ms Lilian Joy Nyagaki Githunguri (right) exchange the hotel management agreements with Swiss-Belhotel International’s Senior Vice President Laurent Voivenel (centre) at the signing of a deal for the management of Nairobi Safari Club by the International hospitality group. Following the signing, the four-star, all-suite hotel established in 1984 by the late Kenyan Businessman and Member of Parliament, Honourable Stanley Munga Githunguri, will be rebranded as Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel.

It’s a deal: Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd Directors Ms Clare Njeri Githunguri (left) and Ms Lilian Joy Nyagaki Githunguri (right) sign the hotel management agreements with Swiss-Belhotel International’s Senior Vice President Laurent Voivenel (centre) to seal a deal for the management of Nairobi Safari Club by the International hospitality group. Following the signing, the four-star, all-suite hotel established in 1984 by the late Kenyan Businessman and Member of Parliament, Honourable Stanley Munga Githunguri, will be rebranded as Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel.

Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd Directors Ms Clare Njeri Githunguri (left) and Ms Lilian Joy Nyagaki Githunguri (right) at the hotel management agreements signing ceremony with Swiss-Belhotel International’s Senior Vice President Laurent Voivenel (centre) affirming the Nairobi Safari Club management deal by the International hospitality group. Following the signing, the four-star, all-suite hotel established in 1984 by the late Kenyan Businessman and Member of Parliament, Honourable Stanley Munga Githunguri, will be rebranded as Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel.

7th November 2023 - On the eve of its 40th anniversary, the Nairobi Safari Club has signed a management partnership deal with global hotel operator Swiss-Belhotel International to manage the iconic all-suite hotel in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya.

The management partnership with Nairobi Safari Club is part of Swiss-Belhotel International’s Africa portfolio expansion strategy for the Hong Kong-based global hotel management group that focuses on the unique fusion of Swiss hospitality professionalism with Asian passion for service.

Located at the 16-storey Lilian Towers, Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel owned by local hospitality investment firm Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd, is Nairobi’s only all-suite hotel and stands out as a landmark in the Central Business District (CBD) area, thanks to its award-winning architectural design.

As part of the strategic partnership, the four-star hotel established in 1984 by the late Kenyan Businessman and Member of Parliament, Honourable Stanley Munga Githunguri, will be rebranded as Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel.

Speaking when they jointly confirmed the partnership, Directors of Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd, Ms Clare Njeri Githunguri and Ms Lilian Joy Nyagaki Githunguri, said plans are underway to revamp the facilities and service offering of the Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel.

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NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR BUDGET (2024/25) HITS 47 TRILLION

Dodoma: The government plans during the next financial year (2024/25) to collect and spend 47.4tril/- in both recurrent and development expenditures, as well as financing next year’s local government polls and preparations for the 2025 General Election.

The Minister for Finance, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba said this in Parliament when tabling the guidelines proposals for the National Development Plan and Budget for 2024/25 fiscal year where he noted that internal revenue sources will account for 34.4tril/-, an equivalent of 72.6per cent of the total budget.

“Development Partners are expected to pump into the national budget a total of 4.3tril/- (equivalent to 9.0per cent), while the government is expected to borrow 6.1tri/- from the internal and 2.6tri/- from the foreign market,’’ said Dr Nchemba.

According to him, the 2024/25 budget outlook has considered the revenue collection trend, expectations on the growth of economy, state of the global economy as well as the various strategies the government is undertaking to increase internal revenue sources.

The finance minister further told the House that government spending was projected at 47.4tril/- out of which it will spend 12.1tril/- to service the government debt, salaries to public servants (11.8tri/-), as well as running government business (8.2tril/-).

Also, Dr Nchemba said 15.3tril/- would be spent in implementing development projects including free Primary and Secondary education and loans to students of higher learning institutions.

NMB BANK INKS STRATEGIC PPP MOU WITH ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar Minister of State President’s Office Ministry of Labour, Economy and Investment, Mudrick Ramadhan Soraga (center) witnesses NMB Chief of Finance, Juma Kimori (left) and Zanzibar Commissioner for Public and Private Partnership, Dr. Bill Kiwia (right) exchange signed MOU's to accelerate public-private partnerships (PPPs) project financing in Zanzibar.

NMB Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zanzibar Private Partnership under the President’s Office Labour, Economic Affairs and to accelerate public-private partnerships (PPPs) project financing in Zanzibar.

Speaking during the signing ceremony held in Zanzibar, the NMB Chief Finance Officer, Juma Kimori said the MOU aligns with the bank’s strategy of creating a shared value for all its stakeholders including the Government and will be a catalyst to sustainable economic development in Zanzibar.

“As a bank, we believe that increased private sector participation in public services sectors is a cornerstone for economic development and job creation. We are pleased to work with Zanzibar Private Partnership, to find the best PPP solutions for Zanzibar today re-affirming our unwavering commitment to support sustainable development in Zanzibar,” Kimori said.

He noted that NMB Bank will use its strong balance sheet to provide tender guarantee services to players seeking to take part in various strategic development projects in Zanzibar adding that the bank offers various tailor-made products to its customers.

“We are the biggest bank in terms of profitability and we have a strong balance sheet. Currently, we offer a single borrower limit of up to 420m/- to any potential borrower who meets our terms,” he stressed.

Kimori added that the bank has so far partnered with a number of agencies in Zanzibar including Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) and the Zanzibar eGovernment Agency (eGaz) and will continue working with various agencies to support attainment of Zanzibar’s blue economy drive.

He noted that the bank will continue to provide an intermediary role of providing financial literacy services noting that over 10,000 people in Zanzibar engaged in seaweed farming, salt and have already benefited from its financial literacy drive.

Y9 MICROFINANCE YAWAZAWADIA WASHINDI WA DROO

Meneja Masoko wa Taasisi ya Y9 Microfinance, Sophia Mang’enya akikabidhi zawadi ya simu janja kwa Bi. Ummy Kuruthumu mkazi wa Zanzibar ambae ni mshindi wa droo ya tatu ya pakua app ya Y9 kwa ajili ya kujipatia huduma mbalimbali za kifedha kama vile kununua Umeme, muda wa maongezi.

Dar es Salaam - Taasisi ya kifedha ya Y9 Microfinance imekabidhi Bi. Ummy Kuruthumu mkazi wa Zanzibar zawadi yake ya simu janja baada ya kuibuka mshindi katika droo ya tatu ya kampeni ya pakua app ya Y9 Microfinance na kupata huduma ya tatu ambazo ni mkopo wa fedha taslimu.

Ummy alikabidhiwa zawadi hiyo na Meneja Masoko wa Taasisi ya Y9 Microfinance, Sophia Mang’enya ambaye pia alieleza kuwa hii ni fursa kubwa sana kwa watanzania kwani Taasisi ya Y9 imekuja kuwa mkombozi kwa watanzania hata wale wenye kipato cha chini.

Mang’enya pia amewapongeza washindi wote kwa kujiunga na huduma zao na kuweza kushinda zawadi mbalimbali ikiwemo simu, pikipiki vilevile ameongeza kwamba kwenye droo ya mwisho ambayo itanyika katikati ya mwezi Disemba kutakuwa na zawadi kubwa zaidi ya gari aina ya Toyota IST.

Alisema kuwa washindi hao wameshinda zawadi hizo baada ya kupakuwa App yetu na kukopa kupitia app na kurejesha mikopo yao ndani ya muda uliowekwa kwa mujibu wa taratibu zetu.

GGML SHINES AT MADINI GALA NIGHT & AWARDS

Malawi's Minister of Mines, Hon. Monica Chang'anamuno (left) presents the overall Environmental, Health and Safety Award to GGML's Managing Director, Terry Strong. On the right is the Minister of Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde. The event took place last week in Dar es Salaam.

Malawi's Minister of Mines, Monica Chang'anamuno (left), presents the overall Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award to AngloGold Ashanti Africa's Vice President for Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Simon Shayo. On the right is the Minister of Minerals, Anthony Mavunde. The event was held in Dar es Salaam last week.

Malawi's Minister of Mines, Hon. Monica Chang'anamuno (in red dress in the middle) with her Honorary Award for participation in the 2023 Tanzania Mining and Investment Forum. Also pictured are the management and staff of AnlgoGold Ashanti - Geita Gold Mining Limited Company (GGML) who attended the Madini Gala Night & Awards.

Malawi's Minister of Mines, Hon. Monica Chang'anamuno (left), Tanzania's Minister of Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde (second left) with GGML's Managing Director, Terry Strong in a group photo with some GGML employees at the Madini Gala Night & Awards held in conjunction with the 2023 Tanzania Mining and Investment Forum.

Management and staff of AngloGold Ashanti - Geita Gold Mining Limited Company (GGML) celebrate the company's victory after winning two awards at the Madini Gala Night & Awards held in Dar es Salaam last week.

The contribution of AngloGold Ashanti - Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has continued to be recognised by various stakeholders in the mining sector through the Financial Conference on Investment and Mining Tanzania 2023 for its efforts in corporate social responsibility and focus on occupational health and safety.

The move comes after the company won two awards, being the overall winner in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental Protection and Occupational Health and Safety. The awards, presented by Tanzania's Minister of Minerals, have further demonstrated GGML's status as a role model in health and safety and in supporting the national economy.

DKT. NCHEMBA AWASILISHA MWONGOZO WA BAJETI 2024/25

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb) akiwasilisha Mapendekezo ya Mwongozo wa Maandalizi ya Mpango na Bajeti ya Serikali kwa mwaka 2024/25, bungeni jijini Dodoma.

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb) (kulia) akiteta jambo na Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Rais Mipango na Uwekezaji, Mhe. Prof. Kitila Mkumbo (Mb), kabla ya kuwasilishwa kwa Mapendekezo ya Mwongozo wa Maandalizi ya Mpango na Bajeti ya Serikali kwa mwaka 2024/25, bungeni jijini Dodoma.

Na. Peter Haule, WF, Dodoma.

Waziri wa Fedha Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb) amesema kuwa Serikali inatarajia kukusanya na kutumia jumla ya shilingi tilioni 47.424 katika mwaka 2024/2025.

Dkt. Nchemba alisema hayo Bungeni jijini Dodoma wakati akiwasilisha Mapendekezo ya Mwongozo wa Maandalizi ya Mpango na Bajeti ya Serikali kwa mwaka 2024/25.

Alisema kuwa makusanyo hayo yatatokana na vyanzo mbalimbali yakiwemo mapato ya ndani, michango kutoka kwa Washirika wa Maendeleo na mikopo.

“Mapato ya ndani yanakadiriwa kuwa shilingi tilioni 34.436 sawa na asilimia 72.6 ya bajeti yote, Washirika wa Maendeleo wanatarajiwa kuchangia shilingi tilioni 4.291 sawa na asilimia 9.0 ya bajeti. Serikali inatarajia kukopa shilingi trilioni 6.141 kutoka soko la ndani na shilingi trilioni 2.555 kutoka soko la nje”, alieleza Dkt. Nchemba.

Dkt. Nchemba alisema kuwa Maoteo ya Bajeti ya Serikali ya mwaka 2024/25 yamezingatia mwenendo wa ukusanyaji mapato, matarajio ya ukuaji wa uchumi, hali ya uchumi wa dunia pamoja na mikakati ambayo Serikali inaendelea kuchukua katika kuongeza mapato ya ndani.

MALAWIAN OFFICIALS GAIN INSIGHT INTO GGML ACTIVITIES

Monica Chang'anamuno, Malawi's Minister of Mining, gained valuable insight into GGML's mining operations. The Malawian dignitary appeared as a keynote speaker during the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum hosted in Dar es Salaam last week.

Dr. Joseph Mkandawire, Principal Secretary of the Malawi Ministry of Minerals is gets "taken on a journey" and samples part of the GGML mining value chain. The Malawian official visited the GGML booth when attending the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum held in Dar es Salaam last week.

George Mwazembe, Senior Exploration Geologist 3 at GGML, presents a sample to Monica Chang'anamuno, the Minister of Mining from Malawi, while explaining the intricacies of the mining value chain at Geita mine. Part of the process was captured on VR headsets, while Dr. Joseph Mkandawire, Principal Secretary of the Malawi Ministry of Minerals, listens attentively on the left. Also featured is Gilbert Mworia, Senior Manager of Sustainability at GGML. The Malawian officials visited the GGML stand at the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum, which took place in Dar es Salaam last week.

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has provided the chance for attendees of the Tanzania International Conference on Mining and Investment -2023 to witness live mining operations at their site in the Geita region. This initiative aims to educate the public on the latest cutting-edge technologies employed in the mining industry.

Government officials, including the Minister of Mining from Malawi, Monica Chang'anamuno and her colleague Ministry of Mining Principal Secretary, Joseph Mkandawire attended a two-day conference in Dar es Salaam last week.

During the event, GGML utilised a Virtual Reality Headset to provide participants with an immersive experience of their operations in the Geita region. The advanced systems employed by the company prioritise the protection and wellbeing of workers at the workplace.

NMB YAZINDUA KAMPENI YA 'BONGE LA MPANGO' KUSINI

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Mtwara, Mhe. Kanali Ahmed Abbas Ahmed (katikati) akipeperusha Bendera kama ishara ya uzinduzi wa kampeni ya Bonge la Mpango – mchongo wa Kilimo katika viwanja vya sokoni Manispaa ya Mtwara. Pamoja nae ni Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Mtwara Mjini, Mwanahamisi Munkunda (wapili kushoto), Meneja wa Benki ya NMB Kanda ya Kusini, Faraja Ng’ingo (wapili kulia), Mrajisi wa Vyama vya Ushirika mkoa wa Mtwara, Ibrahim Kakozi (kushoto) na kulia na Meneja Mwandamizi wa Idara ya Kilimo Biashara wa NMB, Wogofya Mfalamagoha.

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Benki ya NMB Kanda ya Kusini imezindua kampeni maalum kwa wakulima wa kanda hii ijulikanayo kama Bonge la Mpango mchongo wa kilimo.

Meneja wa Benki ya NMB Kanda ya Kusini, Faraja Ng’ingo alisema kuwa benki hiyo imekuja na kampeni hiyo ili kuendelea kuhamasisha matumizi ya huduma za benki kwa wakulima na vyama vya msingi.

Alisema NMB inatambua na kuuthamini mchango mkubwa wa biashara ya kilimo kwa kanda ya kusini hususani kilimo cha korosho katika ustawi wa benki hiyo na kanda ya kusini hususan mikoa ya lindi na Mtwara.

Akizungumzia kampeni hiyo alisema mkulima wa korosho sasa akipokea fedha za mauzo kupitia Benki ya NMB mbali ya huduma bora anaweza kuwa miongoni mwa washindi mbalimbali wa zawadi ambazo benki ya NMB imetenga kwa ajili ya kampeni hii.

MKURUGENZI TANTRADE ATOA TUZO ZA MASOKO

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Chama cha Masoko na Sayansi cha Tanzania (TMSA) kilifanikiwa kuandaa Mkutano wa Nne wa Kila Mwaka wa Masoko na Tuzo za Tatu za Masoko, zilizotolewa kwa kutambua na kusherehekea mafanikio makubwa katika wigo wa masoko. Tukio hilo, lililofanyika wiki iliyopita, liliwaleta pamoja wataalamu wa masoko, wanazuoni, na mashirika kutoka sehemu mbalimbali za Tanzania.

Mkutano wa Kila Mwaka wa Masoko umekuwa tukio maarufu katika tasnia ya masoko nchini Tanzania, ukitoa jukwaa kwa wataalamu kushirikisha ufahamu wao, uvumbuzi, na uzoefu unaosaidia kubadilisha taaluma ya masoko nchini. Kwa wakati mmoja, Tuzo za Masoko zililenga kukuza ubora katika masoko kwa kutoa tuzo kwa juhudi za kipekee za watu binafsi, mashirika, na wanazuoni wanaofanya mapinduzi makubwa katika wigo huo.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Mamlaka ya Maendeleo ya Biashara ya Tanzania (TanTrade), Latifa Muhammed, alikuwepo kama mgeni rasmi. Katika hotuba yake ya ufunguzi, alisisitiza jukumu kuu la masoko katika kuhakikisha ukuaji wa chapa na faida. Alisema, "Katika biashara yoyote, masoko ni jambo la pekee, kwani linachangia kati ya asilimia 30 na 40 ya bajeti ya biashara na ni kigezo kikubwa cha faida na kusimama kwenye soko la biashara."

MKAZI WA MWANZA MSHINDI PROMOSHENI YA SERENGETI LITE

Meneja wa Serengeti Breweries mkoa wa Mwanza, James Alphaxard, akizungumza na wateja wa vinywaji ya kampuni hiyo ya bia kwenye hafla ya makabidhiano ya zawadi iliyofanyika kwenye baa ya Makumbusho. Kulia ni mshindi wa promosheni ya Maokoto ndani ya kizibo ambaye ni mkazi wa Igoma jijini Mwanza, Melina Francis, ambapo alikabidhiwa mfano wa hundi ya Shilingi laki tano (5).

Mshindi wa promosheni ya Maokoto ndani ya kizibo ambaye ni mkazi wa Igoma jijini Mwanza, Melina Francis, akipokea mfano wa hundi ya Shilingi laki tano (5) kutoka kwa Meneja wa Serengeti Breweries mkoa wa Mwanza, James Alphaxard (kushoto) kwenye hafla ya makabidhiano ya zawadi iliyofanyika kwenye baa ya Makumbusho.

Mshindi wa promosheni ya Maokoto ndani ya kizibo ambaye ni mkazi wa Igoma jijini Mwanza, Melina Francis, akionesha kwa furaha meseji ya muamala kwenye simu yake baada ya kutumiwa na Kampuni ya Bia ya Serengeti Breweries Limited(SBL) kwenye hafla ya makabidhiano ya zawadi iliyofanyika kwenye baa ya Makumbusho.

Wateja wa vinywaji vya Kampuni ya Bia ya Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) wakituma namba za kushiriki promosheni ya Maokoto ndani ya kizibo eneo la Igoma jijini Mwanza, kwenye hafla ya makabidhiano ya zawadi ya mshindi wa promosheni hiyo iliyofanyika kwenye baa ya Makumbusho.

PILSNER LAGER SASA MDHAMINI MKUU WA SIMBA SC

"Kampuni inayoongoza ya kuzalisha bia, Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL), imesaini makubaliano ya miaka mitatu kudhamini Klabu ya Michezo ya Simba ambapo klabu hiyo itapokea ufadhili wa shilingi bilioni 1.5 kutoka kwa kampuni kupitia bia yake - Pilsner Lager.

Awali ilikuwa mdhamini mkuu wa Taifa Stars hadi katikati ya mwaka huu na sasa ni mdhamini mkuu wa Ligi Kuu ya Wanawake ya Taifa ya Tanzania kupitia bia yake nyingine, Serengeti Premium Lite. Ahadi ya SBL ya kusaidia soka nchini Tanzania inaendelea kukua kwa kasi.

"Wakati fursa ya kudhamini Simba SC ilijitokeza, tulihisi wajibu na fahari kubwa katika kutoa msaada wetu kwa moja ya vilabu bora vya Tanzania, ambavyo vinajulikana kwa kuwa na idadi kubwa ya mashabiki nchini. Leo, tunafuraha kutangaza makubaliano ya udhamini ya miaka 3 na Simba SC kupitia bia yetu bora, Pilsner Lager. Tuna dhamira ya kutoa rasilimali muhimu kwa Simba Sports Club ili kufikia mafanikio makubwa zaidi. Ushirikiano huu unazidi kuwa zaidi ya kukuza tu bidhaa zetu; ni kuhusu kuendeleza urithi unaovuka vizazi," alisema Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa SBL, Obinna Anyalebechi, alipoanzisha udhamini huo leo.