AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK PARTNERS WITH TIA FOR TREE-PLANTING INITIATIVE IN DAR ES SALAAM

Dar es Salaam, 13 June 2025 – In a powerful show of environmental stewardship, Akiba Commercial Bank Plc (ACB) has partnered with the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA) to plant 1,500 trees at TIA's Kurasini campus, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda. The initiative reflects ACB’s enduring commitment to environmental conservation and community resilience.

The event was led by Ms. Wezi Mwazani, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at ACB - pictured above, who took part in the tree planting exercise, symbolizing the bank’s leadership in championing sustainable development.

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Strengthening Partnerships for a Greener Tomorrow

Representing the bank at the event, Mr. Emmanuel Mseti, Senior Manager – Personal Banking, extended heartfelt appreciation to the leadership, staff, and students of TIA for their warm hospitality and cooperation.

“This exercise is a practical demonstration of our belief that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. Our role goes beyond tree planting,” said Mr. Mseti. “We continue to champion eco-conscious banking through our digital services—such as ACB Mobile, Internet Banking, and Akiba Wakala—which improve efficiency, broaden access, and reduce paper use.”

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Beyond Trees: A Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Mr. Mseti also highlighted the bank’s broader commitment to environmental initiatives, citing ongoing support for the maintenance and beautification of Independence Square Garden in Dodoma in collaboration with the city council. This, he noted, is part of ACB’s continued dedication to civic pride and environmental beautification.

In a call to action, Mr. Mseti encouraged TIA students to take responsibility for nurturing the newly planted trees, emphasizing their role as future custodians of the environment.

PUMA ENERGY YAPAA KWENYE SEKTA YA ANGA: YADHAMINI MKUTANO WA AVIADEV AFRICA 2025 ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar, Juni 15, 2025 – Katika kuonyesha uthabiti wa mchango wake katika maendeleo ya usafiri wa anga nchini, Puma Energy Tanzania imekuwa mdhamini mkuu wa AviaDev Africa 2025, mkutano wa kimataifa wa wadau wa sekta ya anga uliofanyika kuanzia Juni 11 hadi 13 katika Hoteli ya Golden Tulip, Zanzibar.

Tukio hilo liliwakutanisha wadau wakuu kutoka sekta za anga, utalii, biashara na sera barani Afrika, wakijadili njia bora za kuunganisha bara kwa njia ya anga, kukuza utalii na biashara, pamoja na matumizi ya teknolojia mpya kama akili mnemba (AI) katika upangaji wa mitandao ya safari.

Puma Energy: Mshirika wa Maendeleo ya Anga

Katika hotuba yake ya jioni, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Puma Energy Tanzania, Bi. Fatma Abdallah, alielezea kwa kina mchango wa kampuni hiyo kama msambazaji wa mafuta ya ndege nchini.

“Usafiri wa anga ni kiungo muhimu cha maendeleo ya taifa,” alisisitiza Bi. Abdallah. “Tunajivunia kuwa wasambazaji pekee wa AvGas na mtoa huduma mkuu wa Jet A-1 nchini, tukichochea ukuaji wa utalii, biashara na uunganishwaji wa maeneo.”

Kwa sasa, Puma Energy inahudumia zaidi ya viwanja vya ndege nane vikuu nchini, vikiwemo JNIA (Dar es Salaam), KIA (Kilimanjaro), na Abeid Amani Karume (Zanzibar). Uwekezaji wa kampuni hiyo katika miundombinu ya kisasa ya kuhifadhia mafuta, mifumo salama ya maji, pamoja na magari ya kisasa ya kujaza mafuta umesaidia kuongeza ufanisi wa uendeshaji, usalama na uendelevu wa huduma.

Mchango wa Kijamii na Kiuchumi

Puma Energy Tanzania imekuwa na mchango mkubwa katika maeneo ya:

• Ajira kwenye sekta za uhandisi na usafiri
• Kukuza utalii wenye thamani ya zaidi ya USD bilioni 3
• Kuwezesha biashara ya kimataifa kupitia huduma za mafuta kwa ndege za mizigo na abiria

VODACOM MARKS 25 YEARS WITH OVER TSH 2.5 TRILLION IN LOAN DISBURSEMENTS

DAR ES SALAAM; June, 11 2025 — Tanzania is celebrating 25 years of Vodacom Tanzania's service, a milestone marked by groundbreaking achievements in digital financial inclusion, including the disbursement of over TSh 2.5 trillion through term loan services that continue to uplift millions of Tanzanians.

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Empowering Millions Through Digital Lending

Over six million customers benefited from services like Songesha overdraft in 2024 alone, while nearly 100,000 Vodacom agents accessed around TSh 1 trillion in term loans and overdrafts to fuel their businesses and sustain nationwide service availability.

According to Mr. Epimack Mbeteni, Vodacom’s M-Commerce Director, the telco is deeply committed to partnering with the government and key stakeholders to extend the reach of digital economy services across the country.

“We will continue to work with the government and other stakeholders to ensure that a larger number of people utilise digital economy systems, addressing existing challenges and providing easy access to loans without collateral,”
— Mr. Epimack Mbeteni

 

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Financial Inclusion: From 9% to 76% in 25 Years

The impact of Vodacom's mobile financial services has been transformative. Financial inclusion in Tanzania has soared from 9% to approximately 76%, primarily due to mobile money innovations such as M-Pesa.

Mr. Mbeteni highlighted the company’s 40% market share, citing TCRA data as evidence of growing public trust.

“We have transformed the lives of Tanzanians in the past 25 years and the next 25 will be even better.”

 

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A Legacy of Connection and Service

Vodacom Tanzania’s Managing Director, Mr. Philip Besiimire, thanked the public for their unwavering support throughout the 25-year journey.

“We have connected with people, businesses, and stakeholders and made a real difference in our communities. We are driving change and you have been a vital part of this journey.”

 

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“Niko Nawe Tena Na Tena” – Celebrating with the People

To mark the anniversary, Vodacom launched a nationwide campaign dubbed “Niko nawe Tena na Tena”. Five branded caravans have been dispatched to different regions to deliver services directly to the people.

Ms. Brigita Shirima, Director of the Consumer Business Unit, reflected on the company's evolution:

“Since we began communication services in 2000, with our first SMS sent, we have grown from one customer to 28 million today. From our first mobile money transaction in 2008, to leading the nation into 5G — we’ve journeyed hand-in-hand with Tanzanians.”

 

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STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES SURGE IN DIVIDENDS & CONTRIBUTIONS: TPA, TWIGA MINERALS LEAD THE CHARGE

Dar es Salaam, June 2025 – Sound structural and operational reforms across Tanzania’s state-owned enterprises (SoEs) are paying off handsomely. This fiscal year, the government has seen a sharp rise in both dividends and statutory contributions, with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) emerging as the top contributor among public entities required to remit 15% of their gross income.

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TPA's Turnaround: A Benchmark in Efficiency

TPA's contribution climbed by nearly 19%, reaching TSh 181.5 billion, up from TSh 153 billion in the previous year. According to Treasury Registrar Nehemia Mchechu, this increase is the result of major infrastructure upgrades and a strategic reduction in operational costs — savings of over half a trillion shillings.

This transformation has been driven by President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s 4Rs philosophy (Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms, Rebuilding), and further amplified through successful public-private partnerships (PPP) — notably at the Port of Dar es Salaam.

In just one year, ship turnaround time has been slashed from 30 days to just 6, thanks to investments by DP World and Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminal Limited (TEAGTL). Container throughput has surged 28% to over 1.15 million TEUs, and general cargo volumes have grown from 13.75 million to 15.29 million tonnes.

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New Entrants and Strong Growth Across SoEs

The list of entities in the 15% gross income category grew from five to seven, with total contributions increasing to TSh 305 billion, up from TSh 247 billion last year.

Notable contributors include:

• National Identification Authority (NIDA) – TSh 38.8 billion (up from zero last year)
• Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) – TSh 29.8 billion
• BRELA – TSh 20.4 billion
• TCRA – TSh 19.2 billion (down from TSh 34.7 billion)
• TASAC – TSh 16.3 billion
• OSHA – TSh 10.4 billion (a return after missing last year’s threshold)

These figures reflect growing operational discipline and a renewed commitment to financial performance across public institutions.

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Twiga Minerals & Airtel Dominate Dividend Payouts

Among dividend-paying entities, Twiga Minerals Corporation leads the way with a 16% increase in dividends, remitting TSh 93.6 billion, up from TSh 53.4 billion. Airtel Tanzania followed closely, nearly doubling its payout to TSh 73.9 billion.

Other major contributors include:

• NMB Bank – TSh 68.1 billion
• Puma Energy Tanzania – TSh 13.5 billion
• TPDC – TSh 11.7 billion (new entrant)
• NBC – TSh 10.5 billion (new entrant)

ABSA ENGAGES CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR IN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE ON NATIONAL FINANCIAL GROWTH

DAR ES SALAAM – In a demonstration of its ongoing commitment to regulatory collaboration and national development, Absa Bank Tanzania held a high-level engagement with Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Governor Emmanuel Tutuba this week.

This strategic meeting—part of Absa’s annual stakeholder engagements—provided a platform for transparent dialogue and alignment on the direction of Tanzania’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.

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Leadership Dialogue: A Meeting of Purpose and Strategy

The Absa delegation was led by Managing Director Obedi Laiser, accompanied by Chief Operating Officer Oscar Mwamfwagasi and Acting Director of Compliance and Legal, Alistides Kashasira.

According to a formal statement released after the meeting, Absa Bank presented updates on its financial performance and strategic outlook, while engaging in meaningful discussion on critical areas such as:

• Data privacy and protection
• Regulatory trends and compliance evolution
• Growth and expansion strategies
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities
• Corporate citizenship and national impact

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A Shared Vision for Financial Sector Resilience

“This visit underscores our commitment to transparency, accountability, and shared progress,” said MD Obedi Laiser.

“We deeply value our partnership with the Bank of Tanzania and remain focused on aligning our purpose with the country’s financial priorities.”

In response, Governor Tutuba praised the initiative and reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

“Public-private engagements such as this are essential to building a resilient and inclusive financial system,” he noted.

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Absa’s Role in Tanzania’s Economic Transformation

This engagement highlights Absa Bank Tanzania’s multifaceted role—not only as a leading financial institution but also as a key enabler of sustainable economic transformation. By aligning its corporate strategy with Tanzania’s national goals, Absa continues to demonstrate leadership in regulatory compliance, ESG integration, and inclusive financial development.

The meeting further strengthens Absa’s position as a responsive, forward-looking partner in the growth of Tanzania’s financial sector.

SUPERBRANDS RECOGNIZES TANZANIA’S TOP BRANDS OF 2025 IN PRESTIGIOUS CEREMONY

Superbrands East Africa CEO, Jawad Jaffer speaks to journalists and guests attending the event.

Superbrands East Africa CEO, Jawad Jaffer (R) pictured in Dar es Salaam presenting to The Guardian Limited Deputy General Manager, Jackson Paulo a Superbrands Award for 2024-2025 won by The Guardian newspaper.

Dar es Salaam, June 9, 2025 – In a milestone celebration of brand excellence, Superbrands, the world’s largest independent arbiter of branding, hosted a distinguished event in Dar es Salaam to honor 13 leading Tanzanian brands that have achieved Superbrands Status for 2025.

Attended by brand directors, members of the media, and key industry stakeholders, the event underscored the evolving power and influence of local brands on both national and regional platforms.

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The Selection Process: Rigorous, Data-Driven, and Consumer-Focused

Superbrands partnered with IPSOS Tanzania, a globally recognized market research firm, to conduct a comprehensive consumer-based study. Over 1,100 brands across 67 categories were assessed through a scientifically designed methodology to ensure a fair and representative evaluation.

Selection was based on three core metrics:

• Brand Quality
• Reliability
• Distinctiveness

These benchmarks are applied uniformly across Superbrands’ operations in 90+ countries worldwide, offering an internationally consistent framework for brand evaluation.

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Top Tanzanian Brands Awarded Superbrands Status for 2025

The following brands were recognized as top performers in the country’s competitive branding ecosystem:

• Abood Bus
• ASAS
• Azam
• GSM
• Kilimanjaro Water
• NIC
• Petrogroup
• Red Gold
• Super Doll
• Tanfoam Tanzania
• The Guardian
• ITV
• Whitedent

This recognition is not just a badge of honor, but a strategic asset for brands to leverage in their communication and market positioning.

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Football Joins the Branding Arena

In a first for Tanzania, Premier League football clubs were included in the Superbrands evaluation. According to Doreen Bangapi, IPSOS Regional Director of Behavior Change and Growth - PA:

“Simba Club emerged as the leading football brand in the country, ranked second among all institutions, while Yanga took second place among clubs and third overall. Notably, Colgate topped the overall list.”

BENKI YA EXIM YATEKELEZA KAMPENI YA KITAIFA YA UCHANGIAJI DAMU KWA USHIRIKIANO NA NBTS

Dar es Salaam – Katika kuendeleza dhamira yake ya muda mrefu ya kuchangia ustawi wa afya ya jamii, Benki ya Exim Tanzania, kwa kushirikiana na Mpango wa Taifa wa Damu Salama (NBTS), imefanikisha kampeni ya kitaifa ya uchangiaji damu katika vituo saba nchini.

Zoezi hilo limefanyika katika mikoa ya Dar es Salaam (Exim Tower na Kaburi Moja), Dodoma (VETA na Kizota), Mtwara, Kahama, na Mbeya, likiwa na lengo la kukabiliana na changamoto ya upungufu wa damu salama nchini. Mbali na zoezi la uchangiaji, benki hiyo imekabidhi vifaa 110 vya kisasa vya kimatibabu kwa NBTS ili kuimarisha uwezo wa taasisi hiyo kukusanya, kuhifadhi na kusambaza damu salama.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa kampeni hiyo, Bi. Kauthar D’souza, Meneja Mkuu wa Masoko na Mawasiliano wa Benki ya Exim, alisema:

“Tunajivunia kuongoza kampeni hii chini ya kaulimbiu yetu ‘Changia Damu na Okoa Maisha’. Hii ni sehemu ya mpango wetu mpana wa ‘Exim Cares’ unaolenga kushirikiana na jamii katika nyanja mbalimbali ikiwemo afya, elimu, mazingira, uvumbuzi, na uwezeshaji kiuchumi.”

Kwa upande wake, Bi. Judith Charle kutoka NBTS alieleza:

“Tunaishukuru Benki ya Exim kwa ushirikiano wa muda mrefu. Msaada huu ni muhimu sana katika kuhakikisha damu inapatikana kwa wakati na kwa usalama unaotakiwa katika vituo vya afya kote nchini.”

NMB YATOA GAWIO LA SH. BILIONI 68.1 KWA SERIKALI, YAPEWA TUZO YA UTEKELEZAJI BORA

Dar es Salaam, Juni 10, 2025 – Benki ya NMB imeipatia Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania gawio la Shilingi bilioni 68.1 kutoka katika faida baada ya kodi ya Shilingi bilioni 643, iliyopatikana katika mwaka wa fedha ulioishia Desemba 31, 2024. Gawio hilo lilikabidhiwa katika hafla rasmi ya Gawio Day iliyoongozwa na Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan Ikulu jijini Dar es Salaam.

Katika hafla hiyo ya kihistoria, Msajili wa Hazina, Nehemiah Mchechu, aliipongeza Benki ya NMB kwa mafanikio makubwa ya kiutendaji, akieleza kuwa benki hiyo imeongeza gawio lake kwa Serikali kwa asilimia 300% kutoka Sh. bilioni 16.5 mwaka 2014 hadi Sh. bilioni 68.1 mwaka 2024.

“Mheshimiwa Rais, NMB imekuwa mfano wa taasisi zinazojitegemea, zenye ufanisi wa hali ya juu. Gawio lao pekee limezidi mapato ya jumla ya baadhi ya taasisi. Haya ni mafanikio yanayoonyesha dhamira ya kweli ya uongozi mzawa wenye weledi,” alisema Mchechu.

Uongozi wa Kizalendo na Matokeo Chanya

Mchechu alimtaja Ruth Zaipuna, Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa NMB, kama kielelezo cha uongozi mzawa wenye uwezo, aliyeongoza benki hiyo kutoa gawio hilo kubwa, akisisitiza kwamba nafasi aliyonayo imetokana na ubora wa utendaji, si kigezo cha uzawa pekee.

Kwa mujibu wa takwimu, NMB imekabidhi gawio la jumla ya Shilingi bilioni 200.18 kwa Serikali katika kipindi cha miaka minne ya uongozi wa Rais Samia:

• 2021: Sh. Bil. 30.8
• 2022: Sh. Bil. 45.5
• 2023: Sh. Bil. 57.4
• 2024: Sh. Bil. 68.1

Tuzo za Gawio Day 2025

Rais Dkt. Samia aliipatia NMB tuzo mbili maalum kama taasisi iliyotoa gawio kubwa na inayoongoza kwa uwajibikaji. Aidha, alisisitiza umuhimu wa taasisi hizi kuimarisha matumizi ya TEHAMA ili kuongeza tija na mapato ya Serikali.

“Gawio Day ni alama ya dhamira ya Serikali kuhakikisha kwamba uwekezaji wa umma una matokeo chanya ya kiuchumi. NMB imethibitisha kuwa sekta binafsi inayoshirikiana na Serikali inaweza kuwa chachu ya mabadiliko ya kweli,” alisema Rais Samia.

 

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NBC YAKABIDHI GAWIO LA SHILINGI BILIONI 10.5 KWA SERIKALI YA TANZANIA

Dar es Salaam, Juni 11, 2025 – Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) imekabidhi gawio la Shilingi bilioni 10.5 kwa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mapato ya Serikali kutokana na umiliki wake wa asilimia 30 katika benki hiyo kwa mwaka wa fedha 2024.

Hatua hiyo inakuja baada ya mafanikio ya kiuendeshaji na kiutendaji ya NBC kwa mwaka 2023/24, ambapo benki hiyo ilitangaza gawio la Shilingi bilioni 35 kwa wanahisa wake, kufuatia faida ya kabla ya kodi ya Shilingi bilioni 170.

📌 Gawio Lilikabidhiwa Ikulu

Gawio hilo limekabidhiwa rasmi Ikulu jijini Dar es Salaam katika hafla ya kitaifa ya “Gawio Day”, inayolenga kupokea gawio na michango kutoka kwa taasisi, mashirika ya umma, na kampuni ambazo Serikali ina hisa.

Benki ya NBC iliwakilishwa na:

• Dkt. Elirehema Doriye, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi
• Bw. Theobald Sabi, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji

🗣️ Rais Samia: Taasisi Ziwajibike

Akihutubia kwenye hafla hiyo, Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan alisisitiza wajibu wa mashirika ya umma kulinda na kuendeleza uwekezaji wa Serikali, huku akitoa wito kwa taasisi kuhakikisha zinachangia kikamilifu maendeleo ya kiuchumi kwa njia ya uwajibikaji na tija.

💬 Msajili wa Hazina: Gawio Limeruka kwa 600%

Kwa upande wake, Msajili wa Hazina, Nehemia Mchechu, aliipongeza NBC kwa ufanisi wake, akibainisha kuwa:

“Serikali kwa sasa inamiliki asilimia 30 ya NBC, na tumeshuhudia ongezeko la asilimia 600 la gawio ndani ya miaka mitano iliyopita. Kupokea Shilingi bilioni 10.5 mwaka huu ni ishara ya mabadiliko chanya ya uendeshaji wa benki hii.”

Mchechu alieleza kuwa NBC ni miongoni mwa taasisi chache zenye umiliki mdogo wa Serikali, lakini ambazo zimeendelea kutoa gawio la uhakika kila mwaka.

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Maana Kwa Sekta ya Umma na Binafsi

Taarifa hii inaonyesha kwamba, kwa usimamizi bora, taasisi ambazo Serikali ina hisa zinaweza kuwa chanzo kikuu cha mapato na kuchangia maendeleo ya taifa. Ushirikiano baina ya sekta binafsi na umma—kama ilivyo kwa NBC—unaonyesha dhahiri kwamba uwekezaji wenye tija unaweza kuwa dira ya ukuaji endelevu wa uchumi.

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SERIKALI YAVUNA SHILINGI TRILIONI 1.028 KUTOKA KWA MASHIRIKA YA UMMA

Dar es Salaam, 10 Juni 2025 – Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania imepokea gawio na michango mingine ya kihistoria ya Shilingi trilioni 1.028 kutoka kwa mashirika ya umma na kampuni ambazo ina hisa, hatua inayoakisi mafanikio ya mageuzi ya kiutendaji yaliyoasisiwa na Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Takwimu hizi zimewasilishwa katika hafla maalum ya “Gawio Day”, ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi za kuboresha uwajibikaji, ufanisi, na tija katika taasisi za umma. Kiasi hiki ni ongezeko la asilimia 68 ikilinganishwa na mwaka uliopita, huku taasisi 213 zikichangia mafanikio hayo.

“Nimefurahishwa sana na ongezeko hili lisilo na mfano tangu kuanzishwa kwa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina mwaka 1959. Hii ni hatua kubwa katika safari ya mageuzi,” alisema Rais Samia.

🔍 Mageuzi Ya Kimuundo Yaleta Matokeo

Kwa mujibu wa Msajili wa Hazina, Nehemiah Mchechu, mafanikio haya yametokana na utekelezaji wa falsafa ya Rais Samia ya “R4”, hasa kipengele cha Reforms and Rebuild pamoja na usimamizi makini wa taasisi. Rais Samia ametoa maagizo mahususi kwa taasisi za umma, yakiwemo:

• Ubunifu wa kimkakati katika kuongeza tija
• Kukamilisha sheria ya uwekezaji wa umma
• Kuimarisha mifumo ya TEHAMA
• Kuinua uwezo wa watumishi kwa mafunzo na motisha

💼 Sekta Binafsi Yasema Ipo Tayari

Mojawapo ya kampuni zilizochangia ni Puma Energy Tanzania, iliyotoa gawio la Shilingi bilioni 13. Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Puma, Bi. Fatma Abdalla, alisema:

“Tunajivunia kuwa sehemu ya tukio hili la kihistoria. Mchango wetu unaakisi uwazi, ubora wa utendaji, na dhamira yetu kuiunga mkono Tanzania yenye ajenda ya maendeleo.”

📈 Maono ya Mwaka Ujao: Trilioni 1.5

Serikali inalenga kuvuka kiwango cha Sh1.5 trilioni kwa mwaka wa fedha ujao, ikiwa ni sehemu ya kujenga taasisi zenye uwezo wa kujitegemea na kuchochea ukuaji wa uchumi wa Taifa.

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Tafsiri ya Kifedha:
Mageuzi haya si tu mafanikio ya kiutawala bali ni ishara ya ufanisi wa mfumo wa usimamizi wa mali za umma, na ni mfano hai wa jinsi ambavyo taasisi za umma zinavyoweza kuleta faida halisi kwa uchumi wa taifa kupitia uwazi, uwajibikaji, na matumizi bora ya rasilimali.

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UK HIGH-LEVEL DELEGATION VISITS SBL TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC TIES WITH TANZANIA

Hon. Kate Osamor MP, UK Trade Envoy to East Africa (left), listens to Shekar Makasare (centre), Site Brewery Operations Manager at SBL, during her recent visit to the SBL brewery in Dar es Salaam. The visit aimed to further strengthen trade relations between Tanzania and the United Kingdom.

June 10, 2025

In a significant step toward deepening UK–Tanzania economic relations, Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL), a subsidiary of global beverage giant Diageo PLC, recently hosted a high-level UK delegation at its Dar es Salaam plant. The visit, led by British High Commissioner H.E. Marianne Young and UK Trade Envoy to East Africa, Hon. Kate Osamor MP, spotlights the strategic role of responsible foreign investment in driving sustainable development in Tanzania.

This engagement reflects the UK’s commitment to fostering economic partnerships that go beyond capital injections—prioritizing innovation, local sourcing, skills development, and inclusive growth.

“At SBL, we’re not just brewing beverages; we’re brewing opportunity,” said Obinna Anyalebelechi, Managing Director of SBL.

 

Why This Matters for Tanzania’s Investment Landscape

SBL is a compelling case study in how multinational investment—when aligned with local development goals—can create scalable impact. Since Diageo’s majority acquisition in 2010, the brewery has grown its market share to over 25% by volume, while maintaining a strong focus on community development and sustainability.

Key highlights of SBL’s local impact include:

• Empowering 600+ smallholder farmers through localized sourcing of barley, maize, and sorghum.
• Providing clean water access to over 2 million Tanzanians through its water stewardship programs.
• Expanding employment and technical training across its three breweries in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Moshi.

For investors and policy advocates, SBL represents the blueprint for what blended value investment can look like: profitable, scalable, and socially transformative.

Public–Private Synergy in Action

During the visit, discussions centered on strengthening enterprise development, scaling vocational training initiatives, and supporting climate-conscious operations—areas where UK–Tanzania cooperation is rapidly growing.

“SBL exemplifies how business, when done responsibly, can power inclusive growth,” said High Commissioner Young. “It’s a model of how UK capital can help build resilient, locally embedded industries.”

 

VODACOM YAZINDUA KAMPENI YA “TUPO NAWE, TENA NA TENA” KATIKA MAADHIMISHO YA MIAKA 25

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Phillip Besiimire (wa pili kushoto), akiwa na Ofisa Utumishi Mkuu wa Kundi la Makampuni ya Vodafone, Leanne Wood (katikati), Mkurugenzi wa M-Pesa, Epimack Mbeteni, na Mkurugenzi wa Kitengo cha Biashara, Brigita Shirima (kulia), wakipeperusha bendera kuashiria mwanzo wa maandamano maalum ya uzinduzi wa maadhimisho ya miaka 25 ya Vodacom Tanzania. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 10 Juni 2025.

Dar es Salaam, 10 Juni 2025 – Katika kuadhimisha miaka 25 tangu kuanzishwa kwake, Vodacom Tanzania PLC imezindua kampeni kubwa ya kitaifa inayobeba kauli mbiu ya “Tupo Nawe, Tena na Tena”, ikilenga kusherehekea mafanikio makubwa iliyopata katika kuwaunganisha Watanzania tangu mwaka 2000.

Kampeni hii ya miezi minne, inayotarajiwa kudumu kutoka Juni hadi Oktoba 2025, inalenga kusisitiza nafasi ya Vodacom kama sehemu muhimu ya maisha ya kila siku ya Watanzania – kutoka enzi za mawasiliano ya sauti hadi zama hizi za kidijitali zenye huduma bunifu kama M-Pesa, mtandao wa 5G, elimu kwa njia ya simu, huduma za afya mtandaoni na biashara za kidijitali.

“Miaka 25 ya Mahusiano na Maendeleo ya Teknolojia”

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa kampeni hiyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Bw. Philip Besiimire, alisema:

“Miaka 25 ya Vodacom siyo tu kuhusu teknolojia; ni kuhusu mahusiano tuliyojenga na maisha ya Watanzania tuliyoyagusa. Kupitia ‘Tupo Nawe, Tena na Tena,’ tunawashukuru Watanzania kwa kutuamini na kutufanya kuwa mtandao wa mawasiliano unaoaminiwa zaidi nchini. Na bado tupo – na tutaendelea kuwa nanyi kwa miaka mingi ijayo.”

 

Bw. Besiimire aliongeza kuwa mafanikio ya Vodacom yamejengwa juu ya ubunifu wa huduma kama M-Pesa, iliyozinduliwa mwaka 2008, ambayo imeleta mapinduzi makubwa katika sekta ya fedha na kusaidia kuimarisha ujumuishi wa kifedha nchini. Aidha, kupitia mtandao wa 5G wa kwanza nchini, Vodacom inaendelea kuwaunganisha Watanzania na ulimwengu wa kidijitali.