NMB YAGUSA MAISHA YA WANANCHI NGORONGORO KUPITIA KAMPENI YA “NMB KIJIJI DAY”

Na Mwandishi Wetu – Ngorongoro, Arusha

Benki ya NMB, kupitia kampeni yake ya NMB Kijiji Day, imefanya shughuli mbalimbali za kijamii katika Tarafa ya Loliondo, Wilaya ya Ngorongoro mkoani Arusha, ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi zake za kuwa karibu zaidi na wananchi wa maeneo ya vijijini. Shughuli hizo zilijumuisha michezo, elimu ya fedha, pamoja na uhamasishaji wa vijana kuhusu fursa zilizopo kupitia michezo na ujasiriamali.

Tukio hilo lilifanyika katika Uwanja wa WASSO na liliwajumuisha wakazi wa eneo hilo waliopata fursa ya kushiriki katika michezo mbalimbali kama jogging na mpira wa miguu. Mechi ya kuvutia kati ya timu ya Loliondo na Serengeti ilipamba tamasha hilo, ambapo timu ya Serengeti iliibuka kidedea kwa ushindi wa mabao 3–1.

Elimu ya Fedha kwa Wananchi

Mbali na burudani ya michezo, Benki ya NMB ilitoa elimu ya fedha kwa vikundi vya ujasiriamali, ikilenga kuwawezesha wakazi wa Ngorongoro kuelewa mbinu za kuendesha biashara kwa tija. Zaidi ya watu 150 walifikiwa, wakifundishwa kuhusu umuhimu wa kuhifadhi fedha, namna ya kupata mikopo, na kutumia huduma za kifedha katika kukuza uchumi wao.

Bw. Innocent Mwanga, Afisa Masoko wa NMB Kanda ya Kaskazini, alieleza kuwa benki hiyo imejipanga kuendelea kushirikiana na jamii katika kuimarisha michezo na kuinua uchumi wa wananchi kupitia elimu ya fedha.

"Tutaendelea kuwa karibu na wananchi wa vijijini na kutumia kampeni kama NMB Kijiji Day kuwa jukwaa la kubadilisha maisha yao kupitia elimu, michezo na huduma za kifedha," alisema Bw. Mwanga.

 

Vijana Watoa Wito wa Kuanzishwa kwa Ligi Rasmi

Katika tukio hilo, vijana wa Ngorongoro walitoa wito kwa wadau na wapenzi wa soka kuanzisha ligi rasmi za wilaya, ili kusaidia kuinua vipaji vya michezo, kuwaepusha vijana na vishawishi, na kuwahamasisha kushiriki kikamilifu katika shughuli za maendeleo kupitia michezo.

STANBIC YAZAWADIA WATEJA 32 KATIKA DROO YA KWANZA YA KAMPENI YA "SALARY SWITCH"

Meneja Mwandamizi wa Mauzo wa Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania, Priscus Kavishe (katikati), akiwa na Meneja wa Thamani kwa Wateja, Sarah Odunga (kushoto), na mwakilishi kutoka Bodi ya Michezo ya Kubahatisha Tanzania, Irene Kawili (kulia), wakati wa droo ya kwanza ya kampeni ya Salary Switch. Katika droo hiyo, washindi 32 walizawadiwa fedha taslimu hadi kufikia TZS 500,000.

Dar es Salaam, 5 Juni 2025 – Stanbic Bank Tanzania imewazawadia wateja 32 waliobahatika katika droo ya kwanza ya kampeni yake mpya ya Salary Switch, huku kila mshindi akijinyakulia zawadi ya fedha taslimu hadi kufikia TZS 500,000. Tukio hili linaashiria mafanikio ya awali ya kampeni hiyo ambayo ilizinduliwa rasmi mwezi mmoja uliopita kwa lengo la kuhamasisha wafanyakazi kuhamishia akaunti zao za mshahara Stanbic Bank.

Hafla ya droo hiyo imefanyika katika makao makuu ya benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam, na imeshuhudiwa na Bi. Irene Kawili kutoka Bodi ya Michezo ya Kubahatisha Tanzania pamoja na wanahabari, kuhakikisha uwazi na uadilifu wa mchakato mzima.

Akizungumza wakati wa tukio hilo, Priscus Kavishe, Meneja Mwandamizi wa Stanbic Bank alisema:

“Tumefurahishwa sana na mwitikio mkubwa kutoka kwa wateja kote nchini. Droo hii ya kwanza ni njia yetu ya kushukuru kwa imani yao. Kwa kuhamishia mshahara wao Stanbic, wateja wetu wanapata zaidi ya huduma za kawaida – wanapata fursa halisi zenye thamani.”

Faida za Kampeni ya Salary Switch

Kampeni ya Salary Switch inatoa manufaa ya kipekee kwa wateja wanaoshiriki, zikiwemo:

• Mikopo ya mshahara hadi 60% ya kipato chao cha kila mwezi
• Bima ya msiba bure kwa familia ya mteja
• Ushauri wa kifedha wa binafsi kupitia Financial Fitness Academy
• Nafasi ya kushinda zawadi za pesa taslimu kila mwezi kupitia droo za bahati nasibu

Washindi wa droo ya kwanza wametoka katika maeneo mbalimbali ya Tanzania na walichaguliwa kwa bahati nasibu miongoni mwa wateja waliokidhi vigezo vya ushiriki mwezi uliopita.

ECOBANK YAZINDUA TAWI KARIAKOO KUKUZA BIASHARA NA UPATIKANAJI WA HUDUMA ZA KIFEDHA

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ecobank Tanzania, Dkt. Charles Asiedu akizungumza na wateja pamoja na wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi la Ecobank Tanzania eneo la Kariakoo.

Dar es Salaam, Juni 5, 2025 — Ecobank Tanzania imezindua rasmi tawi lake jipya katika eneo la Kariakoo, hatua inayolenga kuongeza upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha katikati ya kitovu cha biashara nchini. Tawi hilo jipya limefunguliwa rasmi katika makutano ya Mtaa wa Mkunguni na Lumumba, na kupokelewa kwa furaha kubwa na jumuiya ya wafanyabiashara wa Kariakoo.

Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Wafanyabiashara wa Kariakoo, Severini Joseph Mushi (katikati) akikata utepe kuashiria uzinduzi wa tawi la Ecobank Tanzania eneo la Kariakoo ikiwa ni hatua muhimu ya kusogeza huduma za kifedha karibu na kitovu kikuu cha biashara nchini. Wa kwanza kushoto ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ecobank Tanzania, Dkt. Charles Asiedu.

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Wadau wa Kariakoo Wapokea kwa Moyo Mkubwa

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi, Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Wafanyabiashara wa Kariakoo, Bw. Severini Joseph Mushi, ambaye pia alikuwa mgeni rasmi, alipongeza hatua ya Ecobank kuanzisha tena huduma zake katika eneo hilo muhimu.

“Tawi hili litachochea shughuli za uchumi na kuimarisha maendeleo ya mtu mmoja mmoja na taifa kwa ujumla,” alisema Bw. Mushi.

Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Wafanyabiashara wa Kariakoo, Severini Joseph Mushi akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi la Ecobank Tanzania eneo la Kariakoo.

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Dhamira ya Kufikia Biashara Ndogo, za Kati na Kubwa

Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ecobank Tanzania, Dkt. Charles Asiedu, alieleza kuwa uzinduzi huu ni sehemu ya mkakati wa benki hiyo wa kuwasogezea huduma za kisasa, rahisi na salama kwa wajasiriamali wadogo, wa kati na wakubwa.

“Tunataka kuhakikisha kuwa wafanyabiashara wa Kariakoo wanaunganishwa moja kwa moja na masoko mengine ndani ya Afrika kupitia mtandao wetu mpana unaojumuisha zaidi ya nchi 33,” alisema Dkt. Asiedu.

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Biashara kwa Wateja Wakubwa (Commercial Banking), Joyce Ndyetabura akizungumzia kuhusu huduma zinazotolewa na benki hiyo kwa wadau wateja wa Benki hiyo wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi la Ecobank Tanzania eneo la Kariakoo.

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Ubora wa Huduma Wathibitishwa na Tuzo ya Kimataifa

Katika hafla hiyo, Ecobank pia ilitangaza kuwa imetunukiwa tuzo ya "Benki Bora Barani Afrika kwa mwaka 2025" na jarida la kimataifa la Global Finance, uthibitisho wa ufanisi na ubunifu wa huduma zinazotolewa.

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Masoko na Mawasiliano Ecobank Tanzania, Furaha Samalu akitoa neno la ukaribisho wakati wa uzinduzi wa tawi la Ecobank Tanzania eneo la Kariakoo.

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Huduma Zitakazopatikana katika Tawi la Kariakoo

Wateja wataweza kufurahia huduma mbalimbali katika tawi hilo jipya, zikiwemo:

• Kufungua akaunti za binafsi na za kibiashara
• Kupata mikopo ya biashara
• Malipo ya kielektroniki ya haraka na salama
• Uhamisho wa fedha ndani na nje ya nchi
• Kubadili fedha za kigeni

NMB YATANGAZA GAWIO LA KIHISTORIA NA MATOKEO MAKUBWA YA FEDHA KWA MWAKA 2024

Dar es Salaam, Juni 5, 2025 — Benki ya NMB imetangaza gawio la kihistoria kwa wanahisa wake la Shilingi 428.85 kwa kila hisa, ambalo linajumuisha jumla ya Shilingi Bilioni 214.43 kwa mwaka wa fedha ulioishia Desemba 31, 2024. Gawio hilo limeidhinishwa rasmi na wanahisa katika Mkutano Mkuu wa 25 wa Mwaka, na malipo yanatarajiwa kufanyika tarehe 19 Juni 2025 au muda mfupi baada ya hapo. Hili ni ongezeko la asilimia 19 kutoka Shilingi Bilioni 180.59 ya mwaka uliopita, likithibitisha dhamira ya benki kuendelea kuwapatia wanahisa thamani endelevu.

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Muhtasari wa Matokeo ya Kifedha kwa 2024

Benki ya NMB iliendelea kuimarika kwa kasi mwaka 2024, na matokeo yake yanaashiria ukuaji thabiti katika kila kipengele:

• Faida Kabla ya Kodi: Shilingi Bilioni 927 (Ukuaji wa 20% Mwaka hadi Mwaka)
• Faida Baada ya Kodi: Shilingi Bilioni 643 (Ukuaji wa 19% Mwaka hadi Mwaka)
• Faida kwa Kila Hisa (EPS): Shilingi 1,287 (Kiwango cha juu zaidi kuwahi kufikiwa)
• Gawio kwa Kila Hisa: Shilingi 428.85 (Ukuaji wa 19% Mwaka hadi Mwaka)

Matokeo haya yamedhihirisha kuwa NMB ni kinara wa huduma za kifedha na mfano wa taasisi ya kifedha yenye utendaji bora barani Afrika Mashariki.

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Uimarishaji wa Mizania na Uwekezaji

Mwaka 2024, benki iliongeza kwa kiasi kikubwa ukubwa wa mizania yake, ikionyesha ukuaji wa uwiano katika maeneo yote ya msingi:

• Jumla ya Mali: Shilingi Trilioni 13.7, ongezeko la 13%
• Mikopo kwa Wateja: Shilingi Trilioni 8.5, ongezeko la 10%
• Amana za Wateja: Shilingi Trilioni 9.6, ongezeko la 13%

Ukuaji huu umechangiwa na kuimarika kwa mikopo katika sekta ya kilimo, ujasiriamali, wateja binafsi, na biashara kubwa, sambamba na amana zinazotoka kwenye maeneo yote ya biashara ya benki.

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Ufanisi na Ubora wa Mali

NMB imeendelea kuwa na ufanisi mkubwa wa kiutendaji huku ikiimarisha ubora wa mali zake:

• Uwiano wa Gharama na Mapato (CIR): 38%, ukilinganishwa na 39% mwaka 2023 — chini ya ukomo wa kikanuni wa 55%
• Uwiano wa Mikopo Chechefu (NPL): 2.9%, chini kutoka 3.0% mwaka uliopita — chini ya kiwango cha kikanuni cha 5%

NMB DECLARES RECORD DIVIDEND PAYOUT FOLLOWING STRONG 2024 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Dar es Salaam, June 5, 2025 — NMB Bank Plc has announced a record-breaking dividend payout of TZS 428.85 per share, reflecting the bank’s sustained commitment to delivering value for its shareholders through “Responsible Growth, with a Lasting Impact.” This historic payout translates into a total dividend of TZS 214.43 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024 — a 19% increase from the TZS 180.59 billion paid in the previous year.

The announcement was made during the bank’s 25th Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved the payout. The dividend is scheduled to be disbursed on or around June 19, 2025, reinforcing NMB’s reputation for consistent shareholder returns.

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2024 Financial Highlights

NMB’s record dividend stems from a year of outstanding financial performance, underscoring its position as a market leader in the East African banking sector. Key metrics include:

• Profit Before Tax: TZS 927 billion (+20% YoY)
• Profit After Tax: TZS 643 billion (+19% YoY)
• Earnings Per Share (EPS): TZS 1,287 (+19% YoY) — an all-time high
• Dividend Per Share: TZS 428.85 (+19% YoY)

These results affirm NMB’s ability to execute its strategy effectively, drive sustainable growth, and deliver meaningful value to all stakeholders.

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Strong Balance Sheet Performance

The bank's financial strength was further demonstrated through robust balance sheet growth, supported by healthy liquidity and capitalization levels:

• Total Assets: TZS 13.7 trillion, up 13% YoY
• Customer Deposits: TZS 9.6 trillion, up 13% YoY
• Loans and Advances: TZS 8.5 trillion, up 10% YoY

This growth was broad-based across key sectors including Agriculture, SMEs, Personal Banking, and Wholesale Business, reflecting NMB’s inclusive approach to financial services.

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Efficiency and Asset Quality

NMB maintained its operational efficiency and asset quality leadership in the industry:

• Cost-to-Income Ratio (CIR): 38%, improved from 39%, well below the 55% regulatory threshold
• Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Ratio: 2.9%, an improvement from 3.0% and well below the regulatory ceiling of 5%

EQUITY BANK YANG’ARA KATIKA KUCHOCHEA UKUAJI WA UCHUMI TANZANIA

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Katika zama za mabadiliko ya haraka ya kiuchumi, Equity Bank Tanzania imeonyesha dhamira thabiti ya kuendana na kasi ya ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa, huku ikiwekeza katika suluhisho za kifedha zinazolenga kuwawezesha wananchi na wafanyabiashara kwa kiwango cha juu.

Akizungumza katika uzinduzi wa bidhaa mbili mpya za Mastercard – Black Card na Yellow Card jijini Dar es Salaam, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Equity Bank Tanzania, Bi. Isabela Maganga, alisema kuwa benki hiyo inalenga kujipanga kimkakati kwa kuzingatia mahitaji ya sasa ya uchumi unaokua kwa kasi.

“Takwimu zinaonesha kuwa uchumi wa Tanzania unakua kwa kasi. Sisi kama taasisi ya kifedha, tunahitaji kwenda sambamba na hali hiyo kwa kuanzisha huduma zinazowezesha Watanzania kupata fursa za kiuchumi ndani na nje ya nchi,” alisema Bi. Maganga.

 

Kuwawezesha Wananchi Kiuchumi na Kijamii

Bi. Maganga aliongeza kuwa kupitia huduma mpya za Mastercard, wateja wa Equity Bank watapata fursa ya kutumia huduma za kifedha popote walipo duniani, hatua inayolenga kuongeza uwezo wao wa kufanya biashara katika soko la kimataifa.

“Benki yetu inatambua umuhimu wa huduma za kifedha zilizo salama, rahisi na zinazokidhi mahitaji ya dunia ya leo. Mastercard Black Card na Yellow Card ni zaidi ya kadi – ni nyenzo za kuwawezesha wananchi kufikia malengo yao ya kifedha na kijamii,” alisisitiza.

 

Serikali Yapongeza Mwelekeo Mpya wa Kibenki

Naibu Waziri wa Habari, Mawasiliano na Teknolojia ya Habari, Mhandisi Maryprisca Mahundi, aliipongeza Equity Bank kwa kuunga mkono ajenda ya serikali ya ukuaji wa uchumi jumuishi, hususan kwa wanawake na vijana.

“Serikali inajivunia kuona taasisi kama Equity Bank zikichangia ajenda ya maendeleo kupitia uwekezaji katika teknolojia na usalama wa kifedha. Hii ni hatua muhimu katika kukuza matumizi salama ya fedha, uwazi, na kuwezesha wananchi kushiriki kikamilifu katika majukwaa ya kimataifa,” alisema Mahundi.

 

Kuelekea Mfumo wa Kifedha wa Kisasa

Kupitia uzinduzi wa Mastercard Black Card na Yellow Card, Equity Bank Tanzania inajidhihirisha kama mdau wa mabadiliko katika sekta ya fedha. Bidhaa hizi mpya ni sehemu ya jitihada za benki hiyo kuhimiza matumizi ya teknolojia za kifedha (FinTech) katika kuboresha upatikanaji wa huduma na kuchochea ustawi wa uchumi wa taifa.

FIDIA YA BILIONI 2.5 KWA MCHECHU YATHIBITISHWA NA MAHAKAMA DHIDI YA MWANANCHI COMMUNICATIONS

Mahakama ya Rufani ya Tanzania imetoa uamuzi katika Rufaa Na. 658 ya mwaka 2023, iliyowasilishwa na Mwananchi Communications Ltd pamoja na Mhariri wa The Citizen Newspaper dhidi ya Nehemia Kyando Mchechu, kwa kutupilia mbali maombi yao na kuthibitisha hukumu ya Mahakama Kuu ya Machi 3, 2023. Rufaa hiyo ilikuwa ikipinga hukumu iliyowakuta na hatia ya kuchapisha taarifa zilizodaiwa kumdhalilisha Mchechu, ambapo waliamriwa kumlipa fidia ya shilingi bilioni 2.5 pamoja na gharama nyingine za kesi.

Katika kutoa uamuzi huo, jopo la majaji watatu wa Mahakama ya Rufani – Jaji Rehema Kerefu, Jaji Omar Othman Makungu, na Jaji Dkt. Benhajj Masoud – walipitia hoja tatu kuu zilizowasilishwa na walalamikaji. Hoja hizo ni pamoja na iwapo Mahakama Kuu ilikuwa na mamlaka ya kisheria kusikiliza shauri hilo, iwapo Nehemia Mchechu alithibitisha kuwa alidhalilishwa kupitia chapisho la gazeti, na iwapo mahakama hiyo ilitumia misingi sahihi kutoa fidia na nafuu kwa mujibu wa sheria.

Majaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani walikubaliana na hoja za wakili wa mjibu rufani, Wakili Aliko Harry Mwamanenge, na kueleza kuwa Mahakama Kuu ilikuwa na uwezo halali kusikiliza shauri hilo. Pia walibainisha kuwa mdai aliwasilisha ushahidi thabiti uliothibitisha dhuluma ya kijinafsi kupitia machapisho hayo, na kwamba fidia iliyotolewa ilikuwa ya haki na kwa mujibu wa sheria zinazolinda heshima ya mtu na hadhi yake katika jamii.

PUMA ENERGY YAZINDUA KITUO CHA UMEME WA JUA KIWANDA CHA ALLIANCE ONE TOBACCO MOROGORO

Morogoro, Tanzania – Kampuni ya Puma Energy Tanzania imezindua rasmi kituo cha umeme wa jua chenye uwezo wa kilowati 570 katika kiwanda cha tumbaku cha Alliance One Tanzania Tobacco Limited (AOTTL), kilichopo Kingolwira, Morogoro, takriban kilomita 200 kutoka Dar es Salaam. Mradi huu wa kimkakati ni hatua kubwa katika kuimarisha usambazaji wa nishati safi, nafuu, na ya kuaminika kwa sekta ya viwanda nchini Tanzania.

Kituo hiki kipya kina jumla ya paneli za sola 1,296 na inverter sita zenye ufanisi wa hali ya juu, kikiwa kimeunganishwa moja kwa moja na gridi ya taifa. Mfumo huu umetengenezwa kutoa umeme wa kutosha kuendesha shughuli zote za uzalishaji kiwandani hasa katika msimu wa uzalishaji wa tumbaku unaoanzia Mei hadi Oktoba kila mwaka.

Mafanikio Kupitia Ubia wa Kimkakati

Mradi huu ni matokeo ya Mkataba wa Ununuzi wa Umeme (Power Purchase Agreement – PPA) wa miaka 10 ulioingiwa kati ya Puma Energy Tanzania na AOTTL mnamo Aprili 2024. Mkataba huu umeweka msingi wa upatikanaji wa nishati mbadala kwa gharama nafuu na kwa uhakika, huku ukipunguza utegemezi wa nishati kutoka vyanzo vya kawaida.

Ujenzi wa kituo ulianza Machi 2025 na kukamilika kwa muda mfupi mwezi mmoja baadaye, huku mfumo ukianza kazi rasmi tarehe 4 Mei 2025.

Dhamira ya Nishati Safi kwa Maendeleo Endelevu

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi, Bi. Fatma Abdallah, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Puma Energy Tanzania, alisema:

“Mradi huu wa sola katika kiwanda cha Alliance One ni mafanikio makubwa—si tu kwa Puma Energy bali pia kwa sekta ya viwanda Tanzania. Unadhihirisha dhamira yetu ya kutoa suluhisho la nishati safi, nafuu, na ya kuaminika linalowezesha biashara kustawi huku tukichangia ulinzi wa mazingira na mustakabali wa taifa letu.”

BANK OF AFRICA LAUNCHES “MIAMALA NI FURSA” CAMPAIGN TO BOOST MOBILE BANKING

Bank of Africa - Tanzania has launched a three-month mobile banking campaign titled “MIAMALA NI FURSA”, aimed at promoting the use of digital banking services. The initiative offers customers a chance to win weekly cash prizes through lucky draws simply by transacting via the B-Mobile App. The campaign reinforces the bank’s commitment to financial inclusion and customer loyalty. Pictured (from left): Mr. Asupya Nalingigwa – Head of Retail Banking; Mr. Lameck Mushi – Chief Digital Officer; and Ms. Nandi Mwiyombella – Head of Marketing & Communications, during the official launch event at the Bank’s Head Office in Dar es Salaam.

In a strategic move aimed at deepening financial inclusion and accelerating digital banking adoption across Tanzania, Bank of Africa – Tanzania has officially launched “MIAMALA NI FURSA”, a dynamic three-month mobile banking campaign designed to reward customers for everyday digital transactions.

The campaign, which officially kicked off on 4th June 2025 and will run until 3rd September 2025, offers exciting cash prizes to incentivize the use of the bank's mobile banking services — particularly the B-Mobile App and USSD platform.

Turning Transactions into Rewards

Speaking at the launch event in Dar es Salaam, Mr. Lameck Mushi, Chief Digital Officer at Bank of Africa – Tanzania, shared the motivation behind the campaign:

“We wanted to build something that goes beyond traditional banking — a campaign that makes mobile transactions exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. That’s why, with MIAMALA NI FURSA, customers can now win real prizes simply by doing what they already do—banking on their phone,” he said.

Every week, five customers will each win TZS 50,000, and at the end of the campaign, one grand prize winner will walk away with a cash prize of TZS 5 million.

To enter the weekly draw, customers must:

• Complete at least three (3) bank-to-wallet (B2W) transactions.
• Make at least one (1) additional transaction of a different type (e.g., bill payment, airtime purchase, or LUKU electricity payment) — all via B-Mobile within that week.

To qualify for the grand prize draw, participants must:

• Complete at least 36 bank-to-wallet transactions.
• Make 12 additional non-B2W transactions via B-Mobile throughout the campaign period.

“All you need to do is register for mobile banking with Bank of Africa,” explained Mr. Mushi. “Customers can self-register by downloading our ‘B-Mobile (Bank of Africa Tanzania)’ app from the Play Store or App Store, and following the simple steps. It’s fast, seamless, and now, rewarding too!”

SERIKALI YA TANZANIA NA WASHIRIKA WAZINDUA MKAKATI WA MAWASILIANO WA KITAIFA KUWEZESHA MATUMIZI YA NISHATI SAFI

Mhe. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Naibu Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa Nishati (katikati) akizidindua mkakati wa Taifa wa Mawasiliano wa Nishati Safi ya Kupikia mkoani Dodoma. Kushoto kwake ni Lamine Diallo, mwakilishi kutoka Umoja wa Ulaya (EU), wa pili kushoto ni Mhe. Judith Kapinga (Naibu Waziri wa Nishati), wa Kwanza kulia ni Angellah Kairuki (Mshauri Maalumu wa Raisi katika Masuala ya Nishati Safi ya Kupikia na Maendeleo ya Jamii) na wa kwanza kushoto ni Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Mhe. Rosemary S. Senyamule.

02 Juni 2025 | Dodoma, Tanzania

Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kwa kushirikiana na Umoja wa Ulaya, Shirika la Maendeleo la Mitaji la Umoja wa Mataifa (UNCDF) na wadau wengine wamaendeleo, leo imezindua rasmi Mkakati wa Mawasiliano wa Kitaifa wa Nishati Safi ya Kupikia pamoja na Kampeniya Uhamasishaji kuhusu nishati safi katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dodoma. Uzinduzi huu ni hatua muhimu katika juhudi za taifa kufikia asilimia 80 ya matumizi ya nishati safi kwa upishi ifikapo mwaka 2034, kwa mujibu wa malengo yaliyowekwa kwenye Mkakati wa Taifa wa Upishi Safi 2024–2034.

Hafla hiyo ya uzinduzi ilihudhuriwa na zaidi ya washiriki 250, wakiwemo viongozi waandamizi wa serikali, mamlaka za serikali za mitaa, wawakilishi wa mashirika ya maendeleo, wafanyabiashara wadogo na wa kati (SMEs), taasisi za kifedha, vyuo vya elimu ya juu na taasisi za utafiti, wanahabari, na mashirika ya kiraia. Ushiriki wao unaashiria mshikamano wa kitaifa katika kutambua kuwa nishati safi ni muhimu si tu kwa afya ya jamii, bali pia kwa mazingira, ukuaji wa uchumi, na usawa wa kijinsia.

Akitoa hotuba kuu ya uzinduzi, Mgeni Rasmi Mheshimiwa Dkt. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Naibu Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa Nishati, alisisitiza umuhimu wa kampeni ya uelimishaji katika kufanikisha malengo ya kitaifa ya nishati safi:

“Mheshimiwa Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan ameweka nishati safi kuwa kipaumbele cha kitaifa katika maendeleo. Uzinduzi huu wa Mkakati wa Mawasiliano na kampeni ya kitaifa unaonesha dhamira yetu ya kuwafikia Watanzania wote ili kuleta mabadiliko. Bila uelewa, hakuna mabadiliko. Kampeni hii ni wito kwa kaya, jamii, na taasisi kukumbatia matumizi ya nishati safi na ya kisasa.”

Akiendelea kufafanua juu ya dira ya kampeni hiyo, alisema:

STANBIC YATHIBITISHA AHADI YA MAENDELEO SHIRIKISHO KATIKA WIKI YA AZAKI 2025

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Sekta ya Umma Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania, Doreen Dominic akizungumza katika jukwaa la CSO Week 2025 jijini Arusha, ambapo alisisitiza dhamira ya benki hiyo kushirikiana na AZAKI katika kuendeleza suluhisho jumuishi za kifedha kwa maendeleo ya kijamii na kiuchumi.

Arusha, Juni 2, 2025 - Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania imesisitiza dhamira yake ya kuleta maendeleo jumuishi na endelevu kwa kushiriki kikamilifu katika Wiki ya Asasi za Kiraia AZAKI (CSO) 2025, inayoendelea jijini Arusha kuanzia Juni 2 hadi Juni 6.

Kwa sasa inashiriki kwa mwaka wa nne mfululizo, Benki ya Stanbic inaendelea kushirikiana na washirika wa mashirika ya kiraia katika kuendeleza masuluhisho ya kifedha ya kibunifu na yaliyolengwa ambayo yanashughulikia mahitaji ya maendeleoya muhimu. Akizungumza wakati wa kongamano la ufunguzi, Mkuu wa Sekta ya Umma Benki ya Stanbic, Doreen Dominic alisisitiza jukumu la benki hiyo kama mshirika wa kuongeza thamani katika kuwezesha jamii na kusaidia maendeleo ya muda mrefu ya kijamii na kiuchumi.

"Tunaamini kwamba maendeleo ya kweli hutokea pale taasisi za fedha na asasi za kiraia zinafanya kazi pamoja. Stanbic, tumejitolea kutengeneza njia za maendeleo kupitia ufadhili jumuishi. Tunapoadhimisha miaka 30 ya ukuaji nchini, tunaendelea kujitolea kufanya kazi bega kwa bega na asasi za kiraia, sekta binafsi na serikali ili kufungua uwezo kamili wa jamii zetu. Tanzania ni nyumbani kwetu, na kwa pamoja, tunatengeneza njia sahihi ya baadaye." Alisema Bi Dominic.

TAASISI YA VODACOM FOUNDATION KUWEKEZA BILIONI 3.25 KWENYE ELIMU

Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Kituo cha Mafunzo ya Mitaala katika Taasisi ya Elimu Tanzania (TIE), Dkt. Angela Katabaro (kushoto), na Mkurugenzi wa Mahusiano wa Vodacom na Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, Zuweina Farah (kulia), wakishiriki katika hafla ya utiaji saini wa ishara kwa niaba ya taasisi zao kwa ajili ya ushirikiano wa kuviwezesha Vituo 184 vya Rasilimali za Walimu kwa vifaa vya TEHAMA na intaneti ili kusaidia mafunzo ya walimu kupitia mpango wa MEWAKA. Hafla hii imefanyika katika Hoteli ya Mount Meru, Arusha wakati wa uzinduzi rasmi wa Wiki ya CSO 2025.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Twaweza East Africa, Bi. Anna Bwana (kushoto), na Mkurugenzi wa Mahusiano wa Vodacom na Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, Zuweina Farah (kulia), wakionyesha makubaliano ya ishara ya ushirikiano wao unaotarajiwa kupanua mpango wa KiuFunza Pay-by-Skill unaolenga kuboresha elimu ya msingi.

Ushirikiano wazinduliwa wakati wa ufunguzi wa Wiki ya AZAKI2025 jijini Arusha, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, 02 Juni 2025 — Taasisi ya Vodacom Tanzania Foundation imetangaza uwekezaji wa TZS bilioni 3.25 kwa kipindi cha miaka mitatu ili kuendeleza sekta ya elimu nchini Tanzania kupitia ushirikiano mpya na Taasisi ya Elimu Tanzania (TIE) na Twaweza Afrika Mashariki. Tangazo hili lilitolewa wakati wa ufunguzi rasmi wa Wiki ya AZAKI 2025, kwa heshima ya uwepo wa Mhe. Adolf Mkenda, Waziri wa Elimu,Sayansi na Teknolojia.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Zuweina Farah, Mkurugenzi wa Mahusiano wa Vodacom Plc na Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, alisema: "Kupitia ushirikiano huu, tunalenga kuimarisha ubora wa elimu nchini Tanzania kwa kuwapa walimu zana sahihi na kuwasaidia wanafunzi kujenga ujuzi madhubuti wa msingi. Uwekezaji katika elimu leo utatoa fursa zaidi kwa vizazi vijavyo."

Kwa kushirikiana na Taasisi ya Elimu Tanzania (TIE), Vodacom itaviwezesha Vituo 184 vya Rasilimali za Walimu (TRCs) kwa vifaa vya TEHAMA na huduma ya intaneti ya uhakika ili kusaidia utekelezaji wa mpango wa serikali wa Maendeleo Endelevu ya Utaalamu wa Walimu (TCPD) ujulikanao kama MEWAKA. Miundombinu hii ya kidijitali itawawezesha walimu zaidi ya 300,000 nchini kote kufikia vifaa vya kujifunza kupitia Mfumo wa Usimamizi wa Kujifunza (LMS), na hivyo kuboresha ubora wa ufundishaji kwa mujibu wa mtaala mpya wa msingi wa umahiri wa mwaka 2023 wa Tanzania.

Dkt. Angela Katabaro, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa TIE, alisema: "Uwezeshaji wa walimu kwa TEHAMA ni jambo la msingi katika utoaji wa elimu bora. Kupitia ushirikiano na Vodacom, tunaweza kupanua mpango wetu wa MEWAKA na kuziba pengo la kidijitali."

ASG PRESIDENTIAL TOUR USHERS IN NEW ERA FOR LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE EDUCATION

Nairobi, Kenya – June 1,2025 – The African School of Governance (ASG) has concluded a groundbreaking presidential tour across major African cities, signaling a transformative shift in how the continent prepares its future leaders. The tour, led by ASG President Professor Kingsley Moghalu, marked the formal introduction of the continent’s newest and most ambitious institution dedicated to African-centered leadership and governance education.

The multi-city tour — with stops in Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo, Maputo, and Abidjan — drew widespread attention from government leaders, policymakers, academics, development partners, and aspiring changemakers. At the Nairobi Governance Summit, Professor Moghalu made a bold statement: “The question won’t be what you studied or where. In ten years, the question will be, have you joined ASG?”

Partnering with prestigious institutions such as the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, ASG is set to offer a unique Master of Public Administration (MPA) program starting September 2025. The curriculum is designed with African realities at its core, promoting ethical, pragmatic, and transformational leadership.

“Africa’s governance challenges won’t be solved by imported frameworks,” Professor Moghalu emphasized. “We’re creating something new—designed by Africa, for Africa.”

NBC BANK CELEBRATES PRESIDENT SAMIA'S HONORARY AWARD FROM PARLIAMENT

A group of leaders from various institutions and organizations, including NBC Bank Managing Director Theobald Sabi (center, front row), attend the ceremony honoring President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan with a special award from Parliament, held over the weekend at the parliamentary grounds in Dodoma.

Dodoma, June 1, 2025 – The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan following her receipt of a prestigious honorary award from the Parliament of Tanzania. This recognition, presented at a special ceremony held on the parliamentary grounds in Dodoma, underscores the President’s outstanding leadership and her tireless commitment to national development.

A National Moment of Pride

Speaking during the ceremony, NBC Managing Director, Mr. Theobald Sabi, praised President Samia’s transformational impact across various sectors of the economy. He stated that the award not only honors her individual achievements but also reflects the aspirations of Tanzanians for a future defined by inclusive and sustained growth.

“We extend our sincerest congratulations to Madam President on this well-deserved honor,” Sabi said. “This accolade is not just a recognition of individual achievement; it embodies the collective aspirations of our nation for accelerated development.”

Commitment to Collaboration

In response to the award, NBC has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with both government and private sector partners to support strategic national initiatives. Sabi highlighted that the bank is investing in innovative financial solutions to enhance development outcomes, including tailored funding models and sector-specific financial products.

“NBC is determined to support government priorities across infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism, and sports,” Sabi noted. “By doing so, we are helping to unlock potential and improve livelihoods.”

Financing Development Through Strategic Initiatives

Sabi pointed to NBC’s active role in national projects, such as its support for the Tanga-UWASA bond issuance, aimed at expanding water infrastructure in the Tanga region. This initiative demonstrates the bank’s proactive approach to mobilizing capital for critical public services.

“The Tanga-UWASA bond issuance is just a snapshot of our broader commitment to national development,” he said. “Through advisory and financing support, we’re enabling institutions to turn ideas into impactful action.”

Enabling Seamless Financial Operations

Beyond development projects, NBC continues to serve as a key partner in facilitating domestic and international financial transactions for both government bodies and contractors. This includes providing access to foreign exchange services, supporting trade, and ensuring liquidity for major development contracts.

Sabi also emphasized NBC’s role in corporate social responsibility, particularly in health, where the bank supports community health programs as part of its wider commitment to national well-being.

Looking Ahead With Shared Purpose

In his closing remarks, Sabi reiterated NBC’s dedication to helping shape a prosperous future for all Tanzanians:

“As we embark on this journey of development, the collective efforts of leaders like President Samia and institutions such as NBC will undoubtedly pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous tomorrow. This award is a celebration of achievements and a motivation to continue moving forward.”

BENKI YA ABSA NA THE RUNNERS WAKABIDHI VIFAA TIBA HOSPITALI YA MNAZI MMOJA

Dar es Salaam, 31 Mei 2025
Benki ya Absa kwa kushirikiana na klabu ya The Runners wamekabidhi msaada wa vifaa tiba katika Hospitali ya Mnazi Mmoja, hususan kwa ajili ya wodi ya wazazi na dharura. Msaada huu ni sehemu ya jitihada zao za kuunga mkono juhudi za serikali katika kuinua ubora wa huduma za afya nchini, hasa kwa makundi yaliyo katika mazingira hatarishi.

Ujumbe wa kuinua afya ya jamii

Akizungumza katika hafla ya makabidhiano hayo, Makamu wa Rais wa The Runners, Bw. Godfrey Mwangungulu, alieleza kuwa huu ni mwaka wa sita mfululizo kwa taasisi hiyo kutoa msaada katika kituo hicho.

“Tunaamini kuwa afya bora ni msingi wa maendeleo ya jamii yoyote. Kwa hiyo, tunajivunia kushiriki moja kwa moja katika kusaidia huduma za afya, hususan kwa mama wajawazito na wagonjwa wa dharura,” alisema Mwangungulu.

 

Absa na dhamira ya maendeleo endelevu

Kwa upande wake, Meneja wa Masuala Endelevu na Matukio wa Absa Bank Tanzania, Bi. Abigail Lukuvi, alieleza kuwa Absa imekuwa mshirika mkuu wa The Runners kupitia mbio za Absa Dar City Marathon, ambazo zimekuwa chachu ya kuchangisha fedha kwa ajili ya kusaidia miradi ya afya.

“Sambamba na utoaji wa vifaa hivi tiba, pia tunachangia damu katika mfuko wa taifa. Hii ni sehemu ya dhamira yetu kama chapa – 'Stori yako ina thamani' – ambapo tunalenga kuwa sehemu ya safari za watu katika kupata huduma stahiki za afya na kuokoa maisha,” alisema Lukuvi.

 

Mchango wenye tija kwa huduma za dharura

Akitoa shukrani kwa niaba ya Hospitali ya Mnazi Mmoja, Dkt. Linda Mutasa, ambaye ni Kaimu Mganga Mfawidhi wa hospitali hiyo, alibainisha kuwa msaada huo umewafikia kwa wakati muafaka.

MWANGA HAKIKA BANK SHAREHOLDERS CELEBRATE ROBUST 2024 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Mwanga, Tanzania — May 31, 2025

Mwanga Hakika Bank (MHB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mwanga on May 31, 2025, where shareholders unanimously approved the Bank’s financial results for 2024 as well as its forward-looking strategic plan. The AGM brought together a broad group of stakeholders, including shareholders, board members, regulators, and bank staff, to celebrate a strong year and discuss the Bank’s future direction.

Profit Surge Underscores Strong Performance

A key highlight of the meeting was the announcement of a 53% increase in net profit, rising from TZS 6.5 billion in 2023 to TZS 9.9 billion in 2024. This impressive growth is a clear indication of the Bank’s financial health and its ability to deliver value to investors.

Board Chairman Mr. Ridhuan Mringo presented the Bank’s 2024 performance and strategic outlook. In a moment of reflection, he paid tribute to the late Hon. Cleopa David Msuya, one of MHB’s founding members. Mringo noted that Hon. Msuya was not only a founder but also a pillar of the Mwanga community.

“He was instrumental in uniting over 5,000 local investors to launch what has become Mwanga Hakika Bank,” Mringo said. “His contributions to education, small business empowerment, and digital banking were foundational in building this institution.”

Financial Highlights for 2024

The Bank’s Head of Finance, Mr. Chomete Abdallah Hussein, shared detailed financial highlights that reinforced the Bank’s robust performance:

• Operating profit after tax rose by 46% to TZS 14.6 billion
• Customer deposits surged by 51% to TZS 214.8 billion
• Total assets grew by 56% to TZS 324.9 billion
• Non-performing loans remained under 1%, far below the national limit of 5%
• Paid-up capital increased from TZS 17 billion to TZS 26 billion
• Shareholders’ equity rose to TZS 48.3 billion

These metrics reflect a strong balance sheet, effective risk management, and a prudent lending strategy.

Continued Growth in 2025

Looking at first-quarter results for 2025, MHB reported TZS 4.1 billion in pre-tax profits, representing a 10.9% year-on-year increase. The Bank’s customer deposits, loan book, and total assets have all continued on an upward trajectory.