NMB BANK LAUNCHES 4TH EDITION OF "BONGE LA MPANGO" CAMPAIGNS

NMB Bank has unveiled the latest edition of its "Bonge la Mpango" savings and deposits mobilization campaign, offering participants a chance to win exciting prizes valued at over TZS 150 million.

The bank launched the promotion in Dar es Salaam, where Chief Retail Banking Officer, Filbert Mponzi announced that participants will win various prizes, including cash rewards.

Mr. Mponzi explained that winners will be selected through weekly and monthly draws, with the campaign culminating in a grand finale raffle where the overall victor will receive a top prize of TZS 100 million in cash.

“This is not pocket money but also capital that can be used for investment in business ventures and acquisition of property and many other important things,” he told Kariakoo traders and entrepreneurs who were the majority attendees of the event, noting that the 12-week competition was for all Tanzanians.

“Even those who are currently not our customers are eligible provided they open an NMB bank account and deposit at least TZS 100,000 through our extensive market reach, currently comprising a network of 239 branches and over 40,000 agents across the country.”

In addition to the fabulous prizes, the three-month NMB Bonge la Mpango campaign dubbed “Mchongo Nd’o Huu” that will end in December also offers other benefits to individual customers and groups such as traders and farmers.

Mr. Mponzi said the benefits include the opportunity to save and increase savings for individuals whereas traders, farmers and the like who transact more through the bank will be readily offered loans.

“The more you deposit, the higher your chances of winning various prizes, including household items such as TVs, washing machines, gas cookers, refrigerators, as well as power tillers and three-wheelers,” he stated, emphasizing that the primary goal of the campaign is to encourage customers to save and increase their deposits.

During weekly draws there will be 10 winners of TZS 100,000/- each while another nine will win any of the household items. There will also be eight cash winners for two months who will pocket TZS 5 million each every month.

In the grand finale, Mr. Mponzi said apart from the cash prize, six customers will walk away with power tillers whereas another 10 will win a 3-wheeler each.

BENKI YA DCB YAPONGEZWA KUSAIDIA MAENDELEO YA SEKTA YA ELIMU NCHINI

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Kinondoni na Diwani wa Kata ya Mwananyamala, Bw. Songoro Mnyonge (wa tatu kushoto) na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, Bw. Sabasaba Moshingi (wa tatu kulia), wakikata utepe kuashiria makabidhiano ya msaada wa madawati 30 kwa shule ya msingi Msisiri B yaliyotolewa na DCB, shuleni hapo, jijini Dar es Salaam. DCB inatoa madawati 1,000 kwa mwaka huu kwa shule mbalimbali za msingi ikiwa ni jitihada za benki hiyo katika kusaidia uboreshaji wa sekta ya elimu.

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Kinondoni, Bw. Songoro Mnyonge (wa pili kulia) na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, Bw. Sabasaba Moshingi wakishangilia pamoja na baadhi ya wanafunzi wa shule ya msingi Msisiri B katika hafla ya makabidhiano madawati 30 yaliyotolewa na DCB kwa shule hiyo, jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, Bw. Sabasaba Moshingi akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya makabidhiano ya msaada wa madawati 30 kwa shule ya msingi Msisiri B yaliyotolewa na DCB, shuleni hapo, jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Kinondoni, na Diwani wa Kata ya Mwananyama, Bw. Songoro Mnyonge (wa pili kulia) akizungumza na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, Bw. Sabasaba Moshingi (kulia), na maofisa wengine wa benki hiyo, wakati wa hafla ya makabidhiano ya msaada wa madawati 30 kwa shule ya msingi Msisiri B yaliyotolewa na DCB jijini Dar es Salaam. Kutoka kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Biashara, Bw. Ramadhani Mganga na Mkurugenzi wa Fedha, Bw. Siriaki Surumbu.

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Kinondoni, na Diwani wa Kata ya Mwananyama, Bw. Songoro Mnyonge amesema msaada wa madawati 1,000 unaotolewa na Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, unaunga mkono juhudi za Mheshimiwa Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan za kuwaletea wananchi wake maendeleo kupitia sekta ya elimu.

Mstahiki Meya Songoro aliyasema hayo jijini Dar es Salaam jana, katika Shule ya Msingi Msisiri B, wakati akipokea msaada wa madawati 30 yalitolewa na DCB kwa ajili ya shule hiyo, huku madawati yaliyosalia yakitarajiwa kupelekwa katika shule zenye uhitaji mkoani humo.

STANBIC YATOA VIFAA VYA ELIMU KWA SHULE YA SEKONDARI KIKARO

Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Bagamoyo, Mhe. Shaibu Ndemanga (mwenye skafu) akipokea moja kati ya madawati kutoka kwa Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania, Omary Mtiga kwa ajili ya shule ya sekondari Kikaro iliyopo Miono, Chalinze ikiwa sehemu ya mpango wa benki hiyo kuendeleza jamii. Benki ya Stanbic imetoa madawati 100, ukarabati wa madarasa 12, Matangi manne ya maji pamoja na kupanda miti, vyote vikiwa na thamani ya shilingi milioni 30.

Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania inaendelea kuonyesha dhamira yake ya kuendeleza elimu bora, ambayo ni moja ya nguzo kuu za Uwekezaji kwa Jamii (CSI), kwa kutoa rasilimali muhimu kwa Shule ya Sekondari Kikaro iliyopo Miono, Chalinze. 

Benki hiyo imekarabati madarasa 12 na kutoa madawati 100, viti 100, miche ya miti 100 na Simtank 4 katika hafla ya makabidhiano iliyofanyika leo shuleni hapo, ambapo Mgeni Rasmi alikuwa Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Bagamoyo, Mheshimiwa Shaibu Ndemanga.Elimu ni msingi wa juhudi za CSI za benki hiyo, na mradi huu unalingana na lengo la Benki ya Stanbic la kuongeza fursa za elimu na kuimarisha jamii katika maeneo yenye changamoto.

Juhudi hizi pia zinaendana na maono ya Baba wa Taifa, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, ambaye alisisitiza umuhimu wa elimu katika maendeleo ya kitaifa. Kupitia miradi kama hii, Stanbic inaenzi imani yake kwamba elimu ni nguzo muhimu kwa mustakabali wa taifa letu.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Omari Mtiga, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi na Binafsi wa Benki ya Stanbic, alielezea kuwa mchango huu ni sehemu ya jitihada pana za benki kusaidia jamii ambazo inaendesha shughuli zake. “Tukiwekeza katika elimu, tunawekeza katika mustakabali wa nchi yetu. Ukarabati wa madarasa, utoaji wa samani muhimu, matangi ya maji, na upandaji miti unaonyesha dhamira yetu ya kuboresha mazingira ya kujifunzia kwa wanafunzi wa Shule ya Sekondari Kikaro, sambamba na lengo letu la kufikia Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu.

ACCESS BANK COMPLETES LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO ACQUIRE BancABC

The Managing Director of Access Bank Tanzania, John Imani speaks to Access Bank staff during a function to officiate this milestone in Dar es Salaam.

Dar-es-salaam – September 25th, 2024: Access Bank PLC (“Access Bank”) has successfully satisfied all legal and regulatory requirements to complete its acquisition of African Banking Corporation (Tanzania) Limited (“BancABC Tanzania” or “BancABC”). With the acquisition now finalized, the entity will operate under the name Access Bank Tanzania Limited, further consolidating Access Bank’s presence in the East African region.

This milestone also builds on Access Bank’s recent acquisition of the consumer, private, and business banking operations of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania. The newly formed Access Bank Tanzania will leverage its inherent strength and that of its parent Company – Access Bank, to offer a comprehensive suite of financial solutions aimed at fostering economic growth in Tanzania.

Commenting on this significant milestone, Seyi Kumapayi, Executive Director, African Subsidiaries, Access Bank, stated:

“This milestone represents a crucial step in our East African growth strategy, reinforcing our commitment to Tanzania's economic development. By integrating BancABC Tanzania into the Access Bank Group, we will enhance our ability to provide diverse and innovative financial solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our goal is to facilitate greater inter- and intra-African trade, while empowering local communities, especially women and youth, through improved access to banking services and financial opportunities.”

John Imani, Managing Director of Access Bank Tanzania, also shared his perspective, saying, “We are excited to officially become part of the Access Bank family. This marks a new era for our operations as we bring together the best of both institutions to create a stronger and more competitive bank that will serve the needs of our customers. Our shared commitment to delivering excellent service and driving financial inclusion will guide us as we integrate and grow in Tanzania.”

With the conclusion of the acquisition, Access Bank Tanzania customers will benefit from banking with an institution possessing a world-class class payments gateway and supported by a dynamic ecosystem of local and international partnerships. Furthermore, Access Bank’s international expansion and its deepened presence in key trading corridors across Africa, enables it to bridge the gap between cross-border and domestic transfers across all business segments while servicing global payments and remittances efficiently.

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STANBIC YAZINDUA HATUA ACCOUNT CLUBS KUWAANDAA WATOTO NA ELIMU YA FEDHA

• Benki ya Stanbic imeanzisha Hatua Account Clubs ili kukuza elimu ya fedha miongoni mwa watoto nchini Tanzania.

• Lengo la klabu hizi ni kujenga uwajibikaji wa kifedha kwa muda mfupi na ujuzi wa usimamizi wa mali kwa muda mrefu.

• Mpango huu unachanganya shughuli kama vile gofu, tenisi, na sinema na masomo ya kuweka akiba, kupanga bajeti, na uwekezaji.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Benki ya Stanbic imezindua Hatua Account Clubs, mpango uliobuniwa kuwapa watoto elimu ya msingi ya fedha nchini Tanzania. Katika mazingira ya kifedha yanayozidi kuwa changamano, uwezo wa kusimamia pesa, kuelewa uwekezaji, na kufanya maamuzi sahihi ya kifedha ni muhimu zaidi kuliko wakati mwingine wowote. Mpango huu ni sehemu ya ahadi ya Stanbic ya kuwawezesha kizazi kijacho kwa kuwapa zana za kukabiliana na kufanikiwa katika ulimwengu ambapo elimu ya fedha ni msingi wa mafanikio.

Hatua Account Clubs inawapatia watoto uzoefu wa kipekee wa kujifunza, ikichanganya shughuli za kufurahisha kama gofu, tenisi, mpira wa miguu, sinema, na sanaa na masomo ya uwajibikaji wa kifedha. Mpango huu unalenga kupandikiza tabia chanya za kifedha mapema, na kuwasaidia watoto kuelewa dhana muhimu kama kuweka akiba, kupanga bajeti, na uwekezaji. Ujuzi huu una faida za muda mfupi na mrefu, ukiwaandaa watoto sio tu kusimamia fedha zao za kila siku bali pia kujenga utajiri, kusimamia mali zao, na kufanya maamuzi bora ya kifedha wanapokuwa watu wazima.

Emmanuel Mahodanga, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Huduma za Watu Binafsi katika Benki ya Stanbic, alisisitiza umuhimu wa elimu ya fedha mapema, akisema, "Tunaandaa watoto kuishi katika ulimwengu ambao kuelewa fedha, kusimamia uwekezaji, na kujenga utajiri ni ujuzi muhimu wa maisha. Kwa kuanzisha dhana hizi mapema, tunawaweka kwenye njia ya kuelekea uhuru wa kifedha na mafanikio."

TMSA TO AWARD BEST MARKETERS AT THE MARKETING CONGRESS & AWARDS 2024

Dar es Salaam: The Marketing Awards 2024 is set to be one of the most influential marketing events of the year, designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical field experience. This year's theme, "Drive Growth by Passion: Reflect, Align, and Thrive by the Art and Science of Marketing," will focus on fostering collaboration between scholars and industry experts to inspire innovation and growth in the marketing sector.

This year’s marketing awards will take place on 25th October 2024, at Blue Sapphire Hall, Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam, and have already attracted big players in marketing in Tanzania. Moreover, since their inception in 2021, TMSA has leveraged the awards to spotlight the efforts and achievements of individuals, organizations, and scholars who are making a difference in the field of marketing.

Sponsors of the upcoming marketers awards are: Fern Marketing, JC Decaux, Hesa Africa, RednWhite, Multichoice Tanzania, Fasthub, Crown paints, Attwood Marketing and TCC.

Director of Tanzania Marketing Science Association Prof. Emmanuel Chao, pointed out how marketing is indispensable to guarantee brand growth and profitability. He said, "In any business, enterprise marketing is exceptional, as it constitutes between 30 and 40 percent of the business budget, and is a strong determining factor for profitability and survival in the business market."

TANZANIA TO HOST ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP SUB REGIONAL AFRICA QUALIFIER A

NI BALAA! VODACOM YATANGAZA WASHINDI WA DROO YA NANE

Mshindi wa nne wa droo kubwa ya kampeni ya Vodacom Tanzania Plc ‘Ni Balaa, Kila Mtu ni Mshindi’ George Thobias (kushoto), akipokea mfano wa hundi ya shilingi milioni ishirini kutoka kwa Meneja Mauzo Mwandamizi Kanda ya Ziwa wa Kampuni hiyo, Victoria Ngoya (kulia), katika Duka la Vodacom lililopo Jijini Mwanza mwishoni mwa wiki iliyopita. George pia amepata nafasi ya kuchagua shule anayotaka na kisha Vodacom wataenda kukarabati maktaba ya shule hiyo. Ili kuibuka mshindi endelea kufanya miala mingi. Ni Balaa!

Meneja wa duka la Vodacom jijini Mwanza, Jumeo Iddi (kulia) akimkabidhi mfano wa hundi ya shilingi milioni moja mshindi wa droo ya nane ya Kampeni ya Ni Balaa, Kila Mtu ni Mshindi Bw. Seleman Benjamin (kulia) katika hafla iliyofanyika dukani hapo mwishoni mwa wiki iliyopita. Ili kuibuka mshindi endelea kufanya miamala kwa kutumia M-Pesa super App au kununua vifurushi kwa kupiga *150*00#

Ni Balaa! mshindi wa droo ya nane ya kampeni ya Ni Balaa, Kila Mtu Ni Mshindi kutoka Vodacom Tanzania Plc, Bi. Proscovia Johnbosco (kushoto), akipokea mfano wa hundi ya Shilingi milioni moja kutoka kwa Meneja Mauzo wa mkoa wa Mwanza, Gift Tesha (kulia) katika Duka la Vodacom lililopo Jijini humo mwishoni mwa wiki iliyopita. Kupitia kampeni hii wateja wa Vodacom wanajiongezea nafasi za kushinda kila wakinunua vifurushi au kufanya miamala kupitia M-pesa Super App.

BENKI YA EXIM YAKABIDHI ZAWADI KWA WASHINDI WA KAMPENI YA 'TAP TAP UTOBOE'

Mshindi wa kwanza wa droo kubwa ya Kampeni ya ‘Tap Tap Utoboe’ ya Benki ya Exim, Geofrey Muganyizi (watatu kutoka kushoto), akipokea kadi ya gari mpya aina ya Mazda CX-5 kutoka kwa Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi na Biashara za Kati wa benki hiyo, Andrew Lyimo. Kuanzia kushoto ni Stanley Kafu, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Masoko na Mawasiliano, Lucy Katamba, Mkaguzi na Mdhibiti kutoka Bodi ya Michezo ya Kubahatisha Tanzania, Idris Sultan, aliyekuwa Balozi wa kampeni hiyo, na Silas Matoi, Mkuu wa Njia Mbadala za Kidijitali wa Exim Bank, wakiwa katika makabidhiano hayo yaliyofanyika katika Makao Makuu ya Exim Bank mnamo tarehe 20 Septemba, 2024.

Dar es Salaam: Benki ya Exim Tanzania imekabidhi rasmi zawadi kwa washindi wa droo ya mwisho ya kampeni yake ya kidijitali ya ‘Tap Tap Utoboe’ iliyoendeshwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu. Washindi hao wamejishindia zawadi ambazo ni gari jipya aina ya Mazda CX-5 kwa mshindi wa kwanza, Bajaj aina ya TVS kwa mshindi wa pili, na pikipiki aina ya boxer BMX kwa mshindi wa tatu. Lengo la kampeni hii ilikuwa ni kuhamasisha wateja wa benki ya Exim kufanya miamala yao kwa kutumia simu zao za mkononi na kupitia mtandaoni.

Washindi hao ni Geofrey Muganyizi, Irene Dominick, Bhavesh Gorecha waliopatikana kupitia droo hiyo kubwa ya mwisho iliyofanyika Makao Makuu ya benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam mnamo tarehe 13 mwezi Septemba chini ya usisamizi wa Bodi ya Michezo ya Kubahatisha Tanzania.

Geofrey Muganyizi, alielezea furaha yake baada ya kuibuka mshindi wa kwanza, “Kiukweli sikuamini kama naweza kushindi gari mpya kwa kufanya miamala yangu kwa simu na mtandao bila kuingia gharama zozote. Maana bahati nasibu zingine hadi utoe kitu ndo uwe mshindi lakini hii ya kipekee sana.”

Akizungumza wakati wa makabidhiano hayo, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi na Biashara za Kati wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Bw. Andrew Lyimo alisema tangu kuanza kwa kampeni hiyo mwezi Juni, zaidi ya wateja 200 wameshinda zawadi za fedha taslimu ambapo washindi 10 kila wiki walipata zawadi ya Shilingi 50,000/= huku washindi 10 kila mwezi wakipata zawadi ya shilingi 100,000/= kwa kipindi chote cha kampeni hii.

NMB YAZIPIGA 'TAFU' SHIMIWI, KLABU SITA VIFAA VYA MICHEZO

Shirikisho la Michezo ya Wizara, Idara, Wakala za Serikali na Ofisi za Wakuu wa Mikoa Tanzania (SHIMIWI) pamoja na baadhi ya klabu zake zinazoshiriki kwenye michezo ya mwaka 2024 mkoani Morogoro, wamepata udhamini wa vifaa na jezi kutoka Benki ya NMB.

Akikabidhi vifaa ambavyo ni mipira ya michezo ya soka na netiboli pamoja na jezi na suti za michezo (trucksuit), Meneja Mwandamizi wa Huduma za Kibenki kwa upande wa Serikali, Amanda Feruzi amesema wametoa vifaa hivyo baada ya kupokea maombi kutoka kwa wahusika.

Amanda amesema kwa upande wa SHIMIWI huu ni mwaka wa tatu tangu waanze kuwadhamini kwa kuwapatia suti za michezo, wakati kwa upande wa klabu za michezo ambazo amezitaja kuwa ni Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu Sera, Bunge na Utratibu, Wizara ya Ardhi, Wizara ya Kilimo, Wizara ya Mambo ya Ndani, Wizara ya Elimu na Wizara ya Katiba na Sheria, baadhi zimekuwa zikifadhiliwa.

“Tunashukuru kwa kuendelea kutuamini kama benki na kushirikiana na sisi mkiwa ni watumishi wa umma, mbali na kufanya biashara pia tumekuwa na ushirikiano katika michezo na leo tumeshughudia klabu tulizozidhamini kuongezeka kutoka tatu na sasa zimekuwa sita,” amesema Amanda.

Hatahivyo, amesema kuwa wamekuwa wadau wakubwa wa michezo ikiwa ni kuunga mkono jitihada za Mhe. Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan anayehimiza watanzania kushiriki kwenye michezo ili kulinda afya.

Ufadhili huo kwa ujumla umegharimu kiasis cha shilingi milioni 24.5 za Kitanzania, ambapo wameahidi kuendelea kutoa ufadhili pindi watakapoombwa kufanya hivyo.

STANBIC YATOA MSAADA HOSPITALI YA RUFAA YA MAWENZI MKOANI KILIMANJARO

• Ni sehemu ya mpango endelevu wa kusaidia jamii kwa kuchangia uboreshaji wa sekta ya Afya.

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro, Mhe. Nurdin Babu (katikati) akipokea vyandarua 337 na Mashuka 350 kwa ajili ya Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mawenzi mkoani humo kutoka kwa Meneja wa Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania tawi la Moshi, Hoboka Mwamakunge (kushoto). Msaada huo ni sehemu ya mipango endelevu ya Benki hiyo katika kuboresha sekta ya afya katika jamii yetu. Kulia ni Kaimu Mganga Mkuu wa hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mawenzi, Dkt. Jonas Kessy.

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro, Mhe. Nurdin Babu (kulia) akipokea Vyandarua 337 na Mashuka 350 kwa ajili ya Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mawenzi mkoani humo kutoka kwa Meneja wa Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania tawi la Moshi, Hoboka Mwamakunge. Msaada huo ni sehemu ya mipango endelevu ya Benki hiyo katika kuboresha sekta ya afya katika jamii yetu. Kushoto ni mfanyakazi wa Benki ya Stanbic tawi la Moshi, Jesca Makere.