SERIKALI YA MAPINDUZI YA ZANZIBAR YAIPONGEZA NMB KWA UDHAMINI MNONO WA MAPINDUZI CUP

ZANZIBAR – Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar (SMZ) imeipongeza Benki ya NMB kwa kusaini mkataba mnono wa udhamini wa Mashindano ya Mapinduzi Cup, hatua iliyobadili rasmi jina la mashindano hayo na sasa kuitwa NMB Mapinduzi Cup.

Udhamini huo unaanza rasmi na mashindano ya NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026, yatakayoshirikisha timu 10 kutoka Tanzania Bara, Zanzibar na Uganda.

Timu Zitakazoshiriki NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026

Mashindano hayo yatashirikisha:

• Tanzania Bara: Yanga, Simba SC, Azam FC, Singida Black Stars na TRA United
• Zanzibar: Mlandege, KVZ, Fufuni FC na Muembe Makumbi City
• Timu mwalikwa: URA FC ya Uganda

Michuano hiyo inatarajiwa kufikia tamati Januari 13, siku moja baada ya kilele cha Maadhimisho ya Miaka 62 ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar.

SMZ Yasifu Uzalendo na Ushirikiano wa NMB

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya kusaini mkataba huo, Waziri wa Habari, Sanaa, Utamaduni na Michezo wa SMZ, Riziki Pembe Juma, aliishukuru Benki ya NMB kwa kuyapa hadhi na thamani mashindano hayo, akieleza kuwa udhamini huo ni kielelezo cha uzalendo na ushirikiano wa kweli kati ya sekta binafsi na Serikali.

Alisema mkataba huo ni muendelezo wa ushirikiano uliodumu kwa muda mrefu kati ya NMB na SMZ, huku Serikali ikiahidi kuudumisha kwa manufaa ya Wazanzibar na Watanzania kwa ujumla.

“NMB mmetuonesha uzalendo mkubwa kwa kukubali kusaini mkataba huu kwa niaba ya Serikali. Udhamini huu si tu kubadili taswira ya mashindano, bali ni mkubwa na mnono zaidi kuwahi kutolewa,” alisema Waziri Pembe.

Aliongeza kuwa hata tuzo za Fair Play kwa wachezaji zitakazotolewa katika hatua mbalimbali za mashindano zinaonesha dhamira ya NMB ya kuyaimarisha na kuyaongezea mvuto mashindano hayo.

HARNESSING DIGITAL SYSTEMS TO DRIVE NATIONAL REVENUE EXPANSION

How ETS, Fuel Marking and Data-Driven Tools Transformed Tanzania’s Revenue Assurance Landscape in 2025

Tanzania’s revenue performance in 2025 continues to reflect a clear strategic shift: expanding the tax base while aggressively protecting and optimising existing revenue streams through digital systems.

In the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected TZS 8.97 trillion, surpassing its quarterly target by more than 6 percent and recording a 15 percent year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024. At the centre of this achievement is the growing role of technology-led solutions such as Electronic Tax Stamps (ETS) and the Fuel Marking Programme, which are redefining how revenue assurance is delivered.

This progress underscores a powerful reality: when tax systems become smarter, the national purse becomes stronger.

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Turning Tax Systems into Intelligence Systems

The Electronic Tax Stamps (ETS) system has evolved beyond a compliance requirement to become a real-time intelligence engine. By replacing traditional paper stamps with secure, traceable digital tax stamps, regulators can now track excisable goods seamlessly from the factory floor to retail shelves.

During the 2024/2025 financial year, TRA collected TZS 32.26 trillion, achieving 103 percent of its target and marking a 16.7 percent increase from the previous year. TRA publicly credited technology-enhanced compliance mechanisms—particularly ETS—for strengthening the integrity of excise tax collection.

The impact has been especially notable in excise duty and VAT collections on domestic excisable products, which reached record levels in 2024/2025. Since TRA announced the ETS programme in 2016, excise duty revenues on marked products have increased by 94.4 percent, highlighting the long-term value of digital enforcement.

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Safeguarding Fuel Integrity: Protecting Revenue and Transparency

Fuel marking remains a cornerstone of protecting one of Tanzania’s most sensitive revenue streams—the petroleum sector. The system safeguards against fuel adulteration, illicit trade, and tax leakages, all while promoting consumer confidence.

According to EWURA reports, compliance rates now exceed 96 percent, with billions of litres of fuel tested and validated using invisible forensic markers. These markers enable instant verification of fuel authenticity and dilution detection, ensuring that both government revenues and consumers are protected.

AIRTEL EXPANDS NETWORK COVERAGE WITH FIVE NEW COMMUNICATION TOWERS ACROSS TANZANIA

Dar es Salaam, December 22, 2025 — Airtel Tanzania has continued to strengthen its footprint across the country by officially launching five new communication towers in the regions of Kigoma, Singida, Kilimanjaro, Geita, and Morogoro. The initiative is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to expand network coverage and improve access to reliable communication services for Tanzanians in both urban and rural areas.

Speaking during the launch in Kigoma, the Regional Manager, Mr. Issack Kijuu, noted that residents in some villages had long struggled to communicate with their relatives due to weak or completely unavailable network signals, particularly in low-lying areas.

“There have been times when villagers could not communicate at all. The construction of this tower is a major relief, and we sincerely appreciate Airtel for bringing this vital infrastructure to our community,” he said.

Boosting Connectivity in Central and Lake Zones

Addressing residents in Singida, the Central Zone Airtel Marketing Manager, Mr. Salum Ngururu, emphasized the importance of communication in driving social and economic development.

“We all recognize how essential communication is in our society. Airtel has therefore decided to expand its coverage to reach our brothers and sisters here in Singida. This tower will enable access to Airtel services such as voice calls, mobile money transactions, and high-speed 4G and 5G internet,” he explained.

In the Lake Zone, Airtel Manager Mr. Joseph Mushi told residents of Nyarututu Village in Bwanga Ward, Geita Region, that growing demand for communication—driven largely by digital transformation—has compelled Airtel to invest in areas that previously lacked reliable communication infrastructure.

“As digital growth continues, Airtel is expanding its network to underserved areas, just as we have done here in Geita, to ensure communities are not left behind,” he said.

VODACOM YAENDELEA KUGAWA MAKAPU YA SIKUKUU MOSHI, YAADHIMISHA MIAKA 25 YA HUDUMA NCHINI

Moshi, Kilimanjaro – Kampuni ya mawasiliano ya Vodacom Tanzania imeendelea kuwagusa na kuwashukuru wateja wake kupitia kampeni maalum ya kugawa makapu ya sikukuu, ikiwa ni sehemu ya kuimarisha mahusiano na wateja wake katika msimu huu wa sikukuu.

Katika tukio lililofanyika jana mjini Moshi, Meneja Mauzo wa Vodacom wilaya ya Hai, Gallus Massama, alikabidhi kapu la sikukuu kwa mkazi wa Njoro mjini Moshi, Asia Iddy Kasimu, kama ishara ya shukrani na kuthamini uaminifu wa wateja kwa kampuni hiyo.

Kampeni hiyo ya kugawa makapu imekuwa ikiendelea katika mikoa mbalimbali nchini, ikilenga kusherehekea pamoja na wateja na kurejesha kwa jamii inayotumia huduma za Vodacom kila siku. Tukio la Moshi limekuwa sehemu muhimu ya juhudi hizo, likiwakutanisha wateja na wawakilishi wa kampuni katika mazingira ya furaha na mshikamano.

Mbali na kusherehekea msimu wa sikukuu, hafla hiyo pia imeandaliwa ikiwa ni sehemu ya hitimisho la maadhimisho ya miaka 25 ya Vodacom Tanzania tangu kuanza shughuli zake nchini. Katika kipindi hicho chote, Vodacom imeendelea kuwa mdau muhimu katika maendeleo ya sekta ya mawasiliano, uchumi wa kidijitali na huduma jumuishi kwa Watanzania.

AIRTEL EXPANDS COMMUNICATION NETWORK WITH FIVE NEW TOWERS ACROSS TANZANIA

Managing Director of Airtel Tanzania, Charles Kamoto (center, wearing a blue T-shirt), officially launches a new telecommunications tower in Kimanzichana Village, Mkuranga, together with Baki Mipiko (center), the Representative of the Ward Councillor for Kimanzichana. Pictured from left to right: Santosh Kumar Singh, Airtel Director of Sales and Distribution and Lusajo Venance Mwakapeje, Coastal Zonal Business Manager.

Dar es Salaam, December 2025 — Airtel Tanzania has officially commissioned five new communication towers in a major step toward expanding network coverage and enhancing digital connectivity across the country. The newly launched towers are located in Mkuranga (Kimanzichana), Kilimanjaro, Dodoma (Kizota), Karatu, and Simiyu, targeting both urban and underserved rural communities.

The expansion forms part of Airtel’s broader strategy to strengthen communication infrastructure and ensure more Tanzanians can access reliable voice, data, and mobile money services.

Speaking during the launch in Dodoma, Airtel Dodoma Regional Manager, Mr. Salum Ngururu, emphasized the critical role of communication in social and economic development.

“We all recognize the importance of communication in our society. Airtel has therefore decided to expand its coverage to reach our brothers and sisters living here in Kizota, Dodoma. This tower will make it easier for residents to access Airtel services such as voice calls, money transfers, and high-speed 4G and 5G internet,”said Mr. Ngururu.

In Mkuranga, Kimanzichana Regional Manager, Mr. Lusajo Mwakapeje, noted that residents had long faced challenges in communicating with relatives and business partners due to weak or nonexistent network coverage in the lowland areas. He expressed appreciation to Airtel for investing in a tower that will significantly improve connectivity and daily communication.

Similarly, Airtel Karatu Regional Manager, Mr. Kephar Kileo, highlighted the growing demand for communication services driven by digital transformation.

“As communication needs continue to rise, Airtel is expanding its network by constructing towers in areas previously without reliable infrastructure, as was the case here in Karatu,” he said.

The newly commissioned towers are expected to unlock economic opportunities for youth, women, and entrepreneurs, particularly in regions where agriculture and livestock keeping dominate local economies. Improved connectivity will help farmers and traders access markets, link producers with buyers, and support the growth of digital financial services.

A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE, IMPACT AND FORWARD MOMENTUM FROM STANBIC BANK TANZANIA

As we bring 2025 to a close, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our clients, partners and friends for the trust and confidence you continue to place in Stanbic Bank. Your support has been central to our progress, and we remain deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve you.

This year marked a significant milestone for Stanbic Bank as we celebrated 30 years of service in Tanzania. For three decades, we have walked alongside our clients through changing economic landscapes, growing ambitions and expanding global connections. Throughout this journey, our purpose has remained clear—to contribute meaningfully to national development while helping our clients navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

At Stanbic Bank, Tanzania is our home, and we are firmly committed to driving her growth. In 2025, we delivered on this commitment through tangible action and measurable impact across key sectors.

Delivering Impact Where It Matters Most

Through targeted Corporate Social Investment initiatives in education, health, environmental sustainability and financial literacy, we positively impacted more than one million Tanzanians across the country. These efforts reflect our belief that sustainable growth is built on empowered and resilient communities.

Empowering Entrepreneurs and MSMEs

Entrepreneurship remains a cornerstone of inclusive economic growth. In 2025, the Stanbic Biashara Incubator reached close to 5,000 entrepreneurs, delivering practical, market-relevant support that strengthened financial capability, enterprise resilience, clean-energy adoption and regional trade participation.

Supporting National Development Priorities

Aligned with our purpose and the Government’s Vision 2050, we financed large-scale strategic projects in infrastructure, energy and other critical sectors. These investments, supported by strong partnerships, are designed to unlock long-term national value and accelerate Tanzania’s development agenda.

AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK DONATES MEDICAL ITEMS TO MWANANYAMALA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

Dar es Salaam, 22 December 2025 – Akiba Commercial Bank Plc (ACB) has donated essential medical items to Mwananyamala Government Hospital as part of its end-of-year festive season initiatives aimed at supporting communities and strengthening public healthcare services.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Head of Marketing and Communications at Akiba Commercial Bank, Dora Saria, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to giving back to society and supporting institutions that play a critical role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of communities. She noted that the donation reflects ACB’s strong corporate citizenship values and its continued efforts to create a positive and lasting impact within the society it serves.

“Healthcare is a key pillar of our corporate citizenship agenda. Through initiatives such as this, we aim to support healthcare providers in delivering quality services while contributing to improved community wellbeing, especially during the festive season,” said Saria.

VODACOM TANZANIA YAENDELEA KUGAWA MAKAPU YA ZAWADI KWA WATEJA WAKE

Meneja wa Mauzo Mwandamizi wa Vodacom Tanzania Kanda ya Dar es Salaam na Pwani, George Nyanda (wa kwanza kushoto), Meneja wa Eneo la Kinondoni, Yusuph Mngagi (wa pili kushoto), pamoja na Meneja wa Eneo la Dar es Salaam Mjini Kati, Makola Magongo (wa kwanza kulia), wakimkabidhi kapu la sikukuu mteja wao Dhahabu Halisi (wa pili kulia). Hafla hiyo ni sehemu ya muendelezo wa kampeni ya “Tupo Nawe Tena na Tena” inayolenga kugawa makapu ya zawadi kwa wateja katika msimu huu wa sikukuu.

Dar es Salaam – Vodacom Tanzania imeendelea kudhihirisha ukaribu wake na wateja kwa kuendeleza zoezi la kugawa makapu ya zawadi za sikukuu, ikiwa ni sehemu ya kampeni maalum ya kuwashukuru wateja wake huku ikiadhimisha miaka 25 ya kuwahudumia Watanzania.

Zoezi hilo lilifanyika mwishoni mwa wiki jijini Dar es Salaam, ambapo wateja mbalimbali walipokea makapu ya vyakula kama ishara ya shukrani na kuthamini mchango wao kwa kampuni hiyo katika kipindi cha miaka mingi.

Akizungumza wakati wa utoaji wa zawadi hizo, Meneja wa Vodacom Kariakoo, Charles Makola, alisema kampeni hiyo ni sehemu ya utamaduni wa Vodacom wa kusherehekea msimu wa sikukuu pamoja na wateja wake kila mwaka.

“Katika msimu huu wa sikukuu, tumeamua kuwapa wateja wetu makapu ya vyakula kama ishara ya kuwashukuru kwa kuendelea kuwa nasi. Ni utamaduni wetu kila mwisho wa mwaka kuwathamini wateja wetu, lakini mwaka huu tumekuwa na utofauti kwa kuwapatia makapu yaliyojaa vyakula muhimu,” alisema Makola.

Aliongeza kuwa makapu hayo yamejaa vyakula mbalimbali ikiwemo mchele, kitoweo na nyama, yakilenga kusaidia wateja kusherehekea sikukuu kwa furaha zaidi.

“Mwaka huu ni wa kipekee kwetu kwani Vodacom Tanzania imetimiza miaka 25 tangu kuanza kuwahudumia wateja wake. Zaidi ya makapu 600 yanagawiwa nchi nzima, na leo tupo hapa katika Soko la Machinga Complex kuwapatia wateja wetu zawadi hizi,” aliongeza.

VODACOM YAGUSA MIOYO YA WATEJA NJOMBE KUPITIA KAMPENI YA “TUPO NAWE TENA NA TENA”

Njombe, Tanzania – Katika kuendeleza ukaribu wake na wateja pamoja na kusherehekea msimu wa sikukuu, Vodacom Tanzania imeendelea kuwagusa wateja wake kupitia kampeni maalum ya “Tupo Nawe Tena na Tena”, inayolenga kugawa makapu ya sikukuu kwa wateja katika mikoa mbalimbali nchini.

Hivi karibuni, kampeni hiyo ilifika mkoani Njombe ambapo Meneja Mauzo wa Vodacom Njombe, Malika Malika, alimkabidhi kapu la sikukuu mmoja wa wateja waaminifu wa Vodacom, Dickson Mhapu, kama ishara ya kuthamini mchango na uaminifu wao kwa kampuni hiyo ya mawasiliano.

Tukio hilo lilishuhudiwa na Msimamizi wa Mauzo wa Vodacom eneo la Ilembula, Anania Kiwanga, pamoja na wateja na wadau mbalimbali wa Vodacom, na kufanyika mwishoni mwa wiki katika mji wa Njombe.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla hiyo, Malika Malika alisema kampeni ya “Tupo Nawe Tena na Tena” ni sehemu ya dhamira ya Vodacom ya kuwa karibu na wateja wake, hasa katika kipindi cha sikukuu ambapo mshikamano na kushirikiana ni muhimu zaidi.

“Tunathamini sana mchango wa wateja wetu katika safari ya Vodacom. Kupitia kampeni hii, tunasherehekea pamoja nao na kuwashukuru kwa kutuamini kwa miaka mingi,” alisema Malika.

SBL NA BOLT WASHIRIKIANA KUWEZESHA SHEREHE SALAMA KWA WATANZANIA MSIMU WA SIKUKUU

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 17 Disemba 2025

Msimu wa sikukuu unapowadia, furaha huongezeka, safari huongezeka na usiku kuwa mrefu zaidi. Lakini katikati ya shangwe hizo, Kampuni ya Bia ya Serengeti (SBL) kwa kushirikiana na Bolt wamekuja na ujumbe mmoja muhimu: sherehe salama, nyumbani salama.

Kupitia ushirikiano maalum uliozinduliwa jijini Dar es Salaam, kampuni hizi mbili zinawahamasisha Watanzania kufanya maamuzi sahihi baada ya kusherehekea—hasa pale inapofika suala la usafiri—kwa lengo la kupunguza ajali za barabarani zinazotokana na kuendesha gari ukiwa umelewa.

Ushirikiano Unaounganisha Uwajibikaji na Urahisi wa Usafiri

Mpango huu unaunganisha kampeni ya unywaji wa kuwajibika ya SBL ijulikanayo kama Wrong Side of the Road (WSOTR) na huduma za usafiri za Bolt, ili kuhakikisha usafiri salama unapatikana kwa urahisi zaidi wakati wa msimu wenye msongamano mkubwa wa magari barabarani.

Ushirikiano huu utaendeshwa katika kipindi chote cha sikukuu, ukiwalenga Watanzania wanaopenda kusherehekea bila kuhatarisha usalama wao na wa wengine barabarani.

Disemba na Changamoto za Usalama Barabarani

Kwa kawaida, mwezi wa Disemba ni miongoni mwa miezi yenye shughuli nyingi zaidi barabarani nchini. Safari za likizo, mikusanyiko ya kijamii na matumizi ya pombe huongezeka kwa kasi—hali ambayo mara nyingi huchangia ongezeko la ajali za barabarani.

Kupitia ushirikiano huu, SBL na Bolt wanalenga kukabiliana na changamoto hiyo kwa kutoa suluhisho linalochanganya elimu, motisha na urahisi wa kupata usafiri salama.

WSOTR: Kampeni Inayoendelea Kuokoa Maisha

Ushirikiano huu ni sehemu ya kampeni endelevu ya Wrong Side of the Road ya SBL, iliyoanzishwa mwaka 2023 chini ya kaulimbiu Inawezekana, kuboreshwa mwaka 2024 kuwa Inawezekana kuwa mtu makini, na kuendelea mwaka 2025 chini ya ujumbe wenye nguvu:

STANBIC YATOA VIFAA TIBA VYENYE THAMANI YA SH. MILIONI 19.9 TAASISI YA MOYO MUHIMBILI

Meneja wa Benki ya Stanbic Kanda ya Dar es Salaam, Bi. Edditrice Marco (wapili kushoto), akimkabidhi Mkurugenzi wa Taasisi ya Moyo ya Hospitali ya Taifa Muhimbili, Dkt. Tatizo Waane, vifaa tiba vyenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 19.9 kutoka Benki ya Stanbic, ikiwa ni sehemu ya utekelezaji wa mpango wa Uwajibikaji kwa Jamii (CSI). Wengine ni Mkurugenzi wa Uuguzi wa hospitali hiyo, Bw. Robert Mallya (kulia), na Kaimu Meneja wa Tawi la Kariakoo la Benki ya Stanbic, Bi. Grace Obadia (kushoto).

Dar es Salaam — Katika kuendelea kuunga mkono juhudi za Serikali katika kuboresha sekta ya afya nchini, Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania imetoa vifaa tiba vyenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 19.9 kwa Taasisi ya Moyo ya Hospitali ya Taifa Muhimbili (MNH), hatua inayolenga kuongeza ufanisi wa utoaji wa huduma za afya kwa wananchi.

Vifaa hivyo vilikabidhiwa rasmi na Meneja wa Benki ya Stanbic Kanda ya Dar es Salaam, Bi. Edditrice Marco, kwa Mkurugenzi wa Taasisi ya Moyo ya Muhimbili, Dkt. Tatizo Waane. Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya makabidhiano, Bi. Edditrice alisema msaada huo umetolewa kupitia mpango wa Uwajibikaji kwa Jamii wa Benki (Corporate Social Investment – CSI), ikiwa ni sehemu ya maadhimisho ya miaka 30 tangu benki hiyo kuanza kutoa huduma zake nchini Tanzania.

“Tunatambua mchango mkubwa wa sekta ya afya katika ustawi wa jamii. Kupitia msaada huu, tunalenga kuboresha huduma kwa wagonjwa na kuwawezesha watoa huduma za afya kufanya kazi kwa ufanisi zaidi. Hii ni moja ya njia ambazo Benki ya Stanbic inazitumia kusherehekea miaka 30 ya kukua pamoja na Watanzania,” alisema Bi. Edditrice.

NMB YAJA NA MABORESHO MAKUBWA YA HUDUMA KWA MAKANDARASI WA ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar — Katika jitihada za kuendelea kuimarisha sekta ya ujenzi visiwani Zanzibar, Benki ya NMB Plc imezindua maboresho makubwa ya masuluhisho ya kifedha yaliyobuniwa mahsusi kwa ajili ya makandarasi. Hatua hii inalenga kuyawezesha makampuni ya ndani kushiriki na kutekeleza miradi mikubwa zaidi, sambamba na kuchochea ukuaji wa uchumi wa Zanzibar.

Uzinduzi wa maboresho hayo ulifanyika katika Hoteli ya Verde, Zanzibar, na kuhudhuriwa na viongozi wakuu wa serikali, wadau wa sekta ya ujenzi, pamoja na makandarasi kutoka Unguja na Pemba. Mgeni Rasmi katika hafla hiyo alikuwa Waziri wa Ujenzi na Uchukuzi, Mheshimiwa Dkt. Khalid Salum Mohamed, huku ujumbe wa Benki ya NMB ukiongozwa na Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara, Bw. Filbert Mponzi.

Serikali Yapongeza Hatua ya NMB

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Waziri wa Ujenzi na Uchukuzi, Mheshimiwa Dkt. Khalid Salum Mohamed, aliipongeza Benki ya NMB kwa kuja na mpango alioueleza kuwa wa wakati muafaka na wenye mchango mkubwa katika maendeleo ya Zanzibar.

“Hii siyo tu ishara ya nia njema, bali ni uwekezaji wa kimkakati katika msingi wa maendeleo yetu ya kitaifa. Serikali ina kila sababu ya kuipongeza Benki ya NMB kwa maboresho haya,” alisema Dkt. Khalid.

NMB BANK UNVEILS MAJOR FINANCIAL BOOST FOR ZANZIBAR CONTRACTORS

Zanzibar – In a significant boost to Zanzibar’s fast-growing construction sector, NMB Bank Plc has unveiled a comprehensive suite of enhanced banking solutions tailored specifically for contractors. The initiative is aimed at empowering local firms to undertake larger, more complex projects and play a stronger role in the island’s economic development.

The landmark announcement was made during a high-profile event held at Hotel Verde, Zanzibar, which brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and contractors from across the archipelago.

Government Endorsement Underscores Strategic Importance

The event was graced by the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Dr. Khalid Salum Mohamed, who served as the Guest of Honor, underscoring the government’s strong commitment to building a robust, self-reliant construction industry. Leading the NMB delegation was the Chief of Retail Banking, Mr. Filbert Mponzi, who outlined the bank’s transformative support measures.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Mohamed commended NMB for introducing what he described as a timely and impactful initiative critical to Zanzibar’s development agenda.

“This is not merely a gesture of goodwill; it is a strategic investment in the very fabric of our national progress,” said Minister Mohamed, emphasizing that the construction sector remains a fundamental pillar of national development.

He further urged local contractors to seize the opportunities presented by NMB’s enhanced services, noting that improved access to financial guarantees would enable them to compete more effectively for large-scale projects traditionally dominated by foreign firms.

“These guarantees will empower you to compete for larger tenders which, for too long, have been dominated by foreign entities,” the Minister appealed, echoing President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi’s calls to strengthen local capacity and participation in strategic national projects.

NMB’s Commitment to Empowering Local Contractors

In his welcoming remarks, Mr. Filbert Mponzi reaffirmed NMB’s dedication to supporting the growth and competitiveness of local contractors. He noted that the new enhancements were informed by extensive research into the financial constraints that often limit contractors’ ability to secure major tenders.

“We recognized that access to financing and guarantees is often the primary hurdle preventing talented local contractors from winning significant projects. Today, we are changing that narrative,” Mponzi stated.

AIRTEL AFRICA AND SPACEX ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO LAUNCH STARLINK DIRECT-TO-CELL CONNECTIVITY ACROSS AFRICA

Sunil Taldar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa.

First satellite-to-mobile service set to connect millions across the continent

Dubai, 16 December 2025 — Airtel Africa has announced a landmark agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 African markets, serving more than 174 million customers. The partnership will enable Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones to access mobile connectivity in regions without terrestrial network coverage, marking a major milestone in Africa’s digital inclusion journey.

Through this collaboration, Airtel Africa becomes the first mobile network operator in Africa to offer Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, leveraging a constellation of over 650 low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver seamless connectivity to underserved and remote areas.

Satellite-to-Mobile Services Begin in 2026

The satellite-to-mobile service is expected to commence in 2026, initially supporting text messaging and data for select applications. The agreement also includes support for Starlink’s next-generation broadband Direct-to-Cell system, which will deliver up to 20 times faster data speeds through advanced satellites designed to connect directly with standard LTE smartphones.

The rollout will be implemented progressively, subject to country-specific regulatory approvals across Airtel Africa’s operating markets.

Bridging the Digital Divide

This strategic partnership reinforces Airtel Africa’s long-standing commitment to bridging the digital divide by extending reliable and contiguous connectivity to communities where deploying traditional network infrastructure is difficult or economically unviable.

Beyond initial services, Airtel Africa and Starlink will continue to explore additional collaboration opportunitiesaimed at accelerating digital inclusion and expanding access to essential digital services across the continent.

Leadership Perspectives

Commenting on the partnership, Sunil Taldar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, said:

“Airtel Africa remains committed to delivering a great experience to our customers by improving access to reliable and contiguous mobile connectivity solutions. Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology complements terrestrial infrastructure and reaches areas where deploying traditional network solutions is challenging. We are very excited about this collaboration, which will establish a new standard for service availability across all our 14 markets.”

ASAHI GROUP ACQUIRES DIAGEO’S MAJORITY STAKE IN EABL, MARKING STRATEGIC ENTRY INTO AFRICA

Nairobi, Kenya | December 17, 2025

The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced that Diageo PLC has agreed to sell its majority shareholding in EABL, alongside its stake in UDV (Kenya) Limited, to Asahi Group Holdings (Asahi). The landmark transaction marks Asahi’s first major investment in the African alcoholic beverages market and represents a significant shift in ownership for one of East Africa’s most prominent consumer goods companies.

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A Historic Transaction for East Africa’s Beverage Industry

Under the terms of the agreement, Asahi will become the majority shareholder in EABL, assuming operational control across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Japanese brewing giant has committed to preserving EABL’s iconic local brands while also introducing selected globally recognized products from its international portfolio to East African consumers.

This acquisition represents the first time a Japanese brewing major has made an investment of this magnitude in Africa’s alcohol beverage sector, underlining growing international confidence in the region’s long-term growth prospects.

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Valuation and Financial Highlights

The transaction is expected to generate net proceeds of approximately USD 2.3 billion (about Kshs 296.5 billion) for Diageo after tax and transaction costs. This reflects a valuation multiple of 17x adjusted EBITDA, implying an enterprise value of USD 4.8 billion (approximately Kshs 619 billion) for 100% of EABL.

The deal underscores the strong fundamentals of EABL and the broader East African market, supported by favorable demographics, expanding consumer demand, and sustained economic growth.

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Strategic Rationale and Growth Outlook

EABL has described the transaction as the beginning of a new growth chapter, noting that Asahi will benefit from:

• State-of-the-art production facilities
• A highly experienced Board and management team
• A strong and diversified brand portfolio
• Robust route-to-market capabilities
• Deep relationships with employees, distributors, partners, and customers

In turn, EABL is expected to leverage Asahi’s global expertise in innovation, premium brand building, and operational excellence.

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Leadership Commentary

Jane Karuku, Managing Director and CEO of EABL, said:

“This acquisition marks a significant step in accelerating our growth ambition of becoming the most celebrated beverage business in Africa. The new majority owner brings significant knowledge and expertise in innovation and growing successful brands globally that will help us achieve that ambition.”

NMB YAKABIDHI VIFAA TIBA VYENYE THAMANI YA SH. MILIONI 15 KITUO CHA AFYA MAKOLE, DODOMA

Dodoma, Tanzania — Benki ya NMB imeendelea kuonesha dhamira yake katika kusaidia maendeleo ya jamii kwa kukabidhi vifaa tiba na mahitaji mbalimbali vyenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 15 kwa Kituo cha Afya Makole kilichopo jijini Dodoma.

Msaada huo ni sehemu ya mkakati wa Benki ya NMB wa kuchangia uimarishaji wa sekta ya afya nchini, hususan katika kuboresha utoaji wa huduma za afya kwa wananchi katika ngazi ya jamii. Kupitia mchango huu, kituo hicho kinatarajiwa kuongeza ufanisi katika kuhudumia wakazi wa Makole pamoja na maeneo jirani yanayopata huduma katika kituo hicho.

Vifaa tiba hivyo vilipokelewa rasmi na Mganga Mfawidhi wa Kituo cha Afya Makole, Dkt. Revocatus Kitena, ambaye aliishukuru Benki ya NMB kwa msaada huo unaokuja wakati muafaka, akieleza kuwa utasaidia kwa kiasi kikubwa kuboresha mazingira ya kazi na huduma kwa wagonjwa.

Hafla ya makabidhiano ilihudhuriwa na uongozi wa Benki ya NMB ukiongozwa na Meneja wa NMB Kanda ya Kati, Bi. Janeth Shango, akiambatana na baadhi ya Mameneja wa Matawi ya Benki hiyo kutoka Kanda ya Kati. Bi. Shango alisisitiza kuwa Benki ya NMB itaendelea kushiriki katika miradi yenye mchango chanya kwa jamii, hususan katika sekta nyeti kama afya, elimu na maendeleo ya kijamii.

COOPERATIVE BANK OF TANZANIA UNVEILS COOPESA, MARKING A NEW ERA OF DIGITAL BANKING

Guest of Honour, Minister for Agriculture Hon. Daniel Chongolo (third left), officially launches the Coop Pesa digital platform alongside Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Rosemary Senyamule and Coop Bank Board Chairman, Dr. Joseph Witts.

Managing Director of the Cooperative Bank of Tanzania, Mr. Godfrey Joel Ng’urah, delivering a speech at the launch of Co-op Pesa.

Dodoma, Tanzania – December 16, 2025

Cooperative Bank of Tanzania (Coop Bank) has officially unveiled CooPesa, its first digital mobile banking proposition, marking a major milestone in the Bank’s journey towards digital transformation and enhanced member-centric banking.

The launch of CooPesa is aimed at accelerating digital adoption among Coop Bank members, improving operational efficiency, and supporting Tanzania’s broader agenda on financial inclusion and the growth of the digital economy. The platform underscores the Bank’s commitment to delivering secure, convenient, and accessible banking services that meet the evolving needs of its cooperative members.

CooPesa enables customers to access a wide range of banking services anytime and anywhere directly from their mobile devices, significantly transforming how members interact with the Bank.

Speaking during the official launch event held in Dodoma, Coop Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Godfrey Ng’urah, described CooPesa as a transformative solution designed to simplify everyday banking while strengthening financial inclusion across the country.

“This product will enhance financial inclusion at the grassroots level nationwide and perfectly aligns with Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050. Our vision is to empower 10 million families,” said Mr. Ng’urah.

He emphasized that CooPesa goes beyond being a conventional mobile banking application, positioning it as a strategic platform that brings banking closer to members.

“CooPesa is more than a mobile banking application. It is a strategic platform that brings banking closer to our members. Through this solution, we are redefining convenience, accessibility, and efficiency in cooperative banking,” he added.

According to Mr. Ng’urah, CooPesa offers a comprehensive suite of services including balance inquiries, bill payments, airtime purchases, and government payments, providing members with a seamless digital banking experience.

HADITHI NZURI YAANGAZIA VIJANA WA TANZANIA WASIOPEWA MSAADA WA KUTOSHA, IKITOA WITO KWA WAHISANI KUJITOKEZA ZAIDI

Dar es Salaam, 16 Desemba 2025 – Taasisi ya harakati za kijamii ya Hadithi Nzuri, kwa kushirikiana na kampuni ya WeMedia, imetekeleza tukio la kijamii la WE GIVE BACK 2025, mpango mahsusi wa kurejesha matumaini, hadhi, na fursa kwa watoto na vijana wanaoishi katika mazingira hatarishi jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mpango huu unakuja wakati ambapo changamoto ya ukosefu wa ajira kwa vijana na uhamiaji wa mijini inaendelea kuongezeka kwa kasi katika miji mikubwa ya Tanzania. Kupitia WE GIVE BACK 2025, Hadithi Nzuri imeonesha kwa vitendo hali halisi ya kutengwa inayowakumba vijana wanaoishi mitaani, huku ikibainisha kwa uwazi uwezo mkubwa waliyonayo endapo watapatiwa fursa sahihi na kuondolewa vikwazo vya kimfumo.

Vijana 156 Washiriki, Changamoto Zikibainishwa kwa Undani

Tukio la WE GIVE BACK 2025 liliwahusisha watoto na vijana 156 kutoka maeneo ya Kijitonyama – Sayansi, Ubungo, Coco Beach, Kinondoni – Morocco, na Kariakoo. Kwa mujibu wa takwimu za mpango huo, washiriki wengi wameishi mitaani kwa kipindi kinachokadiriwa kati ya miezi mitatu hadi miaka 15.

Ripoti ya WE GIVE BACK 2025 inaonesha kundi la vijana wenye umri mdogo, ari ya kujifunza, na dhamira ya kujenga upya maisha yao. Hata hivyo, juhudi zao zinakwazwa na changamoto za kimfumo zikiwemo:

• Ukosefu wa Vitambulisho vya Taifa (NIDA)
• Makazi yasiyo na uhakika
• Upatikanaji mdogo wa mafunzo ya ujuzi
• Changamoto za afya na msaada wa kisaikolojia

Kwa mujibu wa ripoti hiyo, ni washiriki wanne tu kati ya 156 waliokuwa na vitambulisho vya NIDA, huku vijana 86wakihitaji kwa dharura kusajiliwa – hali inayozuia kabisa upatikanaji wa ajira, mafunzo, na ujumuishwaji rasmi katika jamii.

Hamasa Kubwa kwa Mafunzo ya Ufundi

Pamoja na changamoto hizo, ripoti inaonesha hamasa kubwa ya vijana kushiriki mafunzo ya ufundi stadi kupitia VETA, hususan katika fani za:

• Udereva na ufundi wa magari
• TEHAMA
• Ukarimu na hoteli (hospitality)
• Uchomeleaji (welding)
• Umeme

ATE YAKUTANA NA WAZIRI WA NCHI, OFISI YA WAZIRI MKUU – KAZI, AJIRA NA MAHUSIANO

Chama cha Waajiri Tanzania (ATE), tarehe 13 Desemba 2025, kimekutana na Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu – Kazi, Ajira na Mahusiano, Mheshimiwa Deus Clement Sangu (Mb), katika Mkutano wa 72 wa Bodi ya Uongozi wa ATE uliofanyika katika Hoteli ya Seacliff, jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mkutano huo uliwakutanisha wajumbe wa Bodi ya Uongozi wa ATE wanaowakilisha sekta mbalimbali za uchumi, wakiwemo Bi. Caroline Mugalla, Mkurugenzi wa Shirika la Kazi Duniani (ILO), pamoja na wanachama wa ATE kutoka taasisi na makampuni mbalimbali ikiwemo NMB Bank, Chemi Cotex, ALAF, TSIA na Heritage Insurance.

Waajiri ni Injini ya Uchumi

Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Mheshimiwa Sangu alitoa ufafanuzi kuhusu dhana ya Mahusiano ndani ya Wizara yake, akisisitiza umuhimu wa ushirikiano wa karibu kati ya Serikali, Waajiri na Wafanyakazi katika kujenga mazingira bora ya kazi. Alibainisha kuwa Waajiri ni nguzo muhimu ya uchumi wa Taifa kwa kuwa wanazalisha ajira, hulipa kodi, huwekeza katika shughuli za kiuchumi na kuchochea ukuaji wa maendeleo ya nchi.

Aidha, Mheshimiwa Waziri alieleza maeneo muhimu yanayohitaji maboresho katika sekta ya kazi na ajira, huku akiahidi kushirikiana kwa karibu na Waajiri kuyafanyia kazi kwa pamoja. Pamoja na hilo, aliwakumbusha Waajiri kuendelea kuzingatia Sheria za Kazi na kulinda haki na maslahi ya wafanyakazi.

BENKI YA STANBIC YATOA ZAWADI ZA MSIMU WA SIKUKUU KUPITIA KAMPENI YA ‘MASTA WA MIAMALA’

Meneja wa Uimarishaji wa Mahusiano ya Wateja, Irene Mutabihirwa (kulia), akimkabidhi zawadi ya microwave mmoja wa washindi wa kampeni inayoendelea ya ‘Masta wa Miamala’ kutoka taasisi ya BLUE COAST, kwenye hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania imeendelea kueneza furaha ya msimu wa sikukuu kwa wateja wake kupitia kampeni inayoendelea ya “Masta wa Miamala.”

Akizungumza kwenye hafla ya kampeni iliyoshirikisha semina kwa vijana kutoka taasisi mbalimbali, Emmanuel Mahodanga, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi wa Stanbic Bank, alisema:

“Kampeni hii ya miezi mitatu inalenga kuongeza matumizi ya njia mbalimbali za malipo za benki ya Stanbic kuanzia kadi za Visa, ATM, Smart App yenye mawakala zaidi ya 600, Internet Banking, hadi USSD *150*29#.”

Aliongeza kuwa huduma hizi hazibuniwi tu kwa ajili ya kukuza malipo ya kidijitali, bali pia ni juhudi za kuwahamasisha wateja wasiotumia akaunti zao ili kufurahia urahisi na usalama wa miamala isiyo na fedha taslimu.

EXIM BANK YAZINDUA DROO YA KWANZA YA KAMPENI YA "CHANJA KIJANJA, DILI NDIO HILI"

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mifumo Mbadala ya Kidijitali wa Benki ya Exim, Bw. Silas Matoi (katikati), akizungumza na mshindi wa droo ya kwanza ya kampeni ya Chanja Kijanja, Dili Ndio Hili. Kushoto ni Bw. Benedict Mwinula na kulia Bw. Rodgers Biteko, jijini Dar es Salaam.

Benki ya Exim Tanzania imefanikiwa kuendesha droo ya kwanza ya kampeni yake ya Chanja Kijanja, Dili Ndio Hili, ambapo washindi watano waliibuka na zawadi ya Sh. 100,000 kila mmoja, ikiwa ni mwanzo wa msimu wa ushindi kwa wateja wa benki hiyo.

Akizungumza wakati wa droo hiyo, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mifumo Mbadala ya Kidijitali wa Benki ya Exim, Bw. Silas Matoi, alieleza kuwa kampeni hiyo inalenga kuwazawadia wateja wanaotumia kadi za Exim kufanya malipo ya bidhaa na huduma, huku akisisitiza kuwa fursa za ushindi ni nyingi zaidi zinazoendelea.

“Hii ni mwanzo tu wa kampeni. Kila wiki tutakuwa tunatangaza washindi, na kila mwezi washindi 10 watajishindia Sh. 200,000 kila mmoja. Aidha, katika droo kuu, washindi watapata zawadi nono za Sh. milioni 5, Sh. milioni 10, na mshindi mkuu atajishindia Sh. milioni 15,” alisema Bw. Matoi.

Droo hiyo iliyofanyika mwishoni mwa wiki ilisimamiwa kwa uwazi na uwajibikaji, ikihusisha Meneja Msaidizi wa Kitengo cha Mifumo Mbadala ya Kidijitali wa Benki ya Exim, Bw. Benedict Mwinula, pamoja na Mkaguzi kutoka Bodi ya Michezo ya Kubahatisha Tanzania, Bw. Rodgers Biteko.

VODACOM YAENDELEA KUSHEREHEKEA MSIMU WA SIKUKUU, YAGAWA MAKAPU YA VODA ARUSHA

Arusha, Tanzania – Vodacom Tanzania Plc imeendelea kuonyesha shukrani kwa wateja wake kupitia zoezi la ugawaji wa Makapu ya Voda, ikiwa ni sehemu ya maadhimisho ya msimu wa sikukuu unaoendelea kote nchini.

Katika hafla iliyofanyika mwishoni mwa wiki katika Soko Kuu jijini Arusha, Mkuu wa Kanda ya Kaskazini wa Vodacom Tanzania Plc, George Venanty, alikabidhi Kapu la Voda kwa mmoja wa wateja wa kampuni hiyo, Bi. Regina Julius. Tukio hilo ni sehemu ya kampeni ya Vodacom inayolenga kusherehekea pamoja na wateja wake na kuimarisha uhusiano wa karibu kati ya kampuni na jamii inayohudumiwa.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, alieleza kuwa zoezi la kugawa makapu ni ishara ya kuthamini uaminifu wa wateja wake, sambamba na kushiriki furaha ya msimu wa sikukuu. Kampuni hiyo imekuwa ikiendesha zoezi hili katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini, ikiwafikia wateja wa makundi tofauti na kuwapa zawadi kama njia ya kusema asante.

Wateja waliopokea makapu hayo walionesha furaha na shukrani zao kwa Vodacom, wakieleza kuwa hatua hiyo inaongeza ukaribu na kuifanya kampuni ionekane kuwa sehemu ya familia zao, hasa katika kipindi hiki cha sikukuu.

Kupitia kampeni hii, Vodacom Tanzania inaendelea kuthibitisha dhamira yake ya kuwa karibu na wateja wake, si tu kwa kutoa huduma bora za mawasiliano, bali pia kwa kushiriki katika matukio yanayoleta furaha na mshikamano katika jamii.

ABSA CONGRATULATES BLACK SWAN ON CONTINENTAL WIN, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR TANZANIA’S FINTECH INNOVATION

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Absa Bank Tanzania has congratulated Black Swan, one of the Top Three winners of the 2025 Absa Wazo Challenge Tanzania, for emerging as the overall winner of the Absa–MEST Africa Challenge 2025, a prestigious pan-African innovation competition delivered in partnership with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa).

Black Swan’s continental victory—achieved through its Mauritius-registered entity—marks a significant milestone for a fintech whose journey was first spotlighted locally through Absa Bank Tanzania’s Wazo Challenge Tanzania. The achievement reinforces Absa’s role as a catalyst for innovation, supporting fintechs from local validation through to continental scale.

The Absa–MEST Africa Challenge brought together high-potential fintech startups from across Absa’s African footprint. Black Swan stood out for its AI-driven alternative credit-scoring solution, designed to expand access to finance for underserved individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Commenting on the achievement, Sam Mkuyu, Director of Customer Experience and Digital at Absa Bank Tanzania, said:

“Black Swan’s success is a strong validation of why platforms like the Wazo Challenge Tanzania exist. Innovation does not thrive in isolation—it requires access to expertise, real-world use cases, and institutions willing to collaborate. Through the Wazo Challenge Tanzania, we intentionally create a space where fintechs can test ideas, strengthen their technical models, and build solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with the future of banking. Seeing a Tanzanian-rooted innovation go on to win at continental level is exactly the outcome we set out to enable.”

The Wazo Challenge Tanzania, launched by Absa Bank Tanzania in partnership with Hindsight Ventures, was designed to support fintechs and innovators developing solutions aligned with the theme “Bank of the Future.” Since its inception, the initiative has helped build confidence within the local innovation ecosystem, demonstrating that Tanzanian fintechs can compete—and win—on larger African stages.

TCB YAZINDUA KAMPENI YA SIKUKUU YENYE REJESHO LA 10% KWA WATUMIAJI WA KADI YA POPOTE VISA

Dar es Salaam – Benki ya Biashara Tanzania (TCB) imezindua rasmi kampeni kabambe ya msimu wa sikukuu yenye lengo la kuwazawadia wateja wake kwa kutoa rejesho la asilimia 10 kwa miamala yote inayofanyika kupitia kadi ya Popote Visa, kwa mujibu wa vigezo vilivyowekwa na benki.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa kampeni hiyo uliofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam, Bw. Alex Dwashi, Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Uhusiano wa Umma wa TCB, amesema kampeni hiyo ni sehemu ya mkakati wa benki wa kuimarisha ujumuishi wa kifedha na kuhamasisha matumizi ya malipo ya kidijitali, hasa katika kipindi cha sikukuu ambapo matumizi ya fedha huongezeka kwa kasi.

“Kupitia kampeni hii, TCB inaendelea kuwa karibu na wateja wake kwa kuwapatia suluhisho la malipo lililo salama, rahisi na lenye manufaa zaidi, sambamba na kuunga mkono ajenda ya taifa ya kupunguza matumizi ya fedha taslimu,” alisema Dwashi.

Kwa upande wake, Jesse Jackson, Afisa Mkuu wa Huduma za Kidijitali na Kibunifu wa TCB, amesema rejesho la asilimia 10 kwa watumiaji wa Popote Visa linalenga kuhimiza matumizi ya mifumo ya malipo yasiyotegemea fedha taslimu, ambayo ni salama na yenye ufanisi mkubwa zaidi.

Aliongeza kuwa benki inaendelea kuwekeza katika teknolojia za kisasa ili kuboresha huduma zake, kuongeza urahisi wa upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha, na kuwapa wateja uzoefu bora zaidi wa kidijitali.

Naye Lilian Mtali, Mkurugenzi wa Biashara za Wateja Wadogo na wa Kati wa TCB, ameeleza kuwa kampeni hiyo inatarajiwa kuimarisha utoaji wa huduma kwa wateja pamoja na kuchochea maboresho ya kimkakati ndani ya benki, huku ikiendeleza ajenda ya kidijitali na ubunifu katika sekta ya fedha nchini.

AIRTEL EXPANDS NETWORK COVERAGE WITH THREE NEW TOWERS IN MOROGORO & KILIMANJARO

Morogoro & Kilimanjaro, 11 December 2025 — Airtel Tanzania has continued to advance its nationwide network expansion efforts with the successful construction and commissioning of three new communication towers across the Morogoro and Kilimanjaro regions. The new sites are set to significantly enhance connectivity, improve service delivery, and boost socio-economic opportunities for thousands of residents.

The Morogoro region leads with the installation of two towers—one at Magoweko Ward in Gairo District and another at Kihonda VETA. In Kilimanjaro, a new tower has been built in Sanya Juu, Hai District, bringing the total number of new sites to three. These installations are expected to resolve long-standing connectivity gaps and support growth in education, commerce, digital services, and community development.

Speaking at the launch, Faustine Mtui, Airtel Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Zonal Manager, reaffirmed Airtel’s commitment to advancing national development:

“This investment reaffirms Airtel’s dedication to supporting the government’s vision of expanding communication services and creating livelihoods for young people. Our focus remains on delivering reliable, affordable, and inclusive network coverage to underserved areas.”

Airtel’s presence is already creating positive ripple effects in Gairo District, where over 300 youth currently earn through mobile money agency services. With improved connectivity from the new tower, more employment opportunities are expected to emerge, along with expanded access to financial and commercial services.

VODACOM YAENDELEA KUSAMBAZA MAKAPU YA SIKUKUU, SAFARI YAINGIA SOKO LA MACHINGA DODOMA

Katika muendelezo wa kampeni yake ya kusambaza Kapu la Vodacom katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini, timu ya Vodacom Tanzania Plc imefika katika Soko la Machinga jijini Dodoma na kuwapatia wateja wake makapu maalum yaliyosheheni bidhaa mbalimbali kwa ajili ya msimu wa sikukuu.

Zoezi hili ni sehemu ya mwendelezo wa utoaji wa makapu ambao tayari umetekelezwa katika mikoa mingine nchini, likilenga kuwafikia wateja wengi zaidi na kusherehekea nao katika kipindi hiki cha mwisho wa mwaka. Kupitia hatua hii, Vodacom inaonyesha utayari wake wa kurudisha shukrani kwa wateja wanaoendelea kuiamini na kutumia huduma zake kila siku.

Mbali na kuwa sehemu ya kusherehekea msimu wa sikukuu, kampeni hii pia inahitimisha maadhimisho ya miaka 25 ya Vodacom tangu ilipoanza kutoa huduma nchini Tanzania. Kwa muda wote huo, kampuni imeendelea kujidhihirisha kama miongozo ya ubunifu na suluhisho za kidijitali zinazowawezesha Watanzania kuwasiliana, kufanya biashara, na kufikia fursa mbalimbali kwa urahisi zaidi.

Vodacom inaendelea kutoa wito kwa wateja wake kufuatilia ziara hizi za ugawaji makapu katika maeneo mengine ili nao wawe miongoni mwa watakaonufaika na zawadi hizi katika msimu huu wa furaha.