ETHIOPIA'S PARLIAMENT APPROVES SAHLE-WORK ZEWDE AS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT

Sahle-Work Zewde, director-general of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, prepares to address delegates attending the first United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Kenya June 23, 2014.

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia’s parliament has approved senior diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde as the country’s first female president, proceedings on state television showed, cementing another shift in the country’s political system from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Sahle-Work is at present U.N. under-secretary general and special representative of the secretary general to the African Union. She replaces Mulatu Teshome Wirtu, who tendered his resignation to parliament earlier on Wednesday.

The president’s post is a ceremonial one in Ethiopia. The prime minister, who is the head of state, holds executive power.

“In a historic move, the two Houses has elected Ambassador Shalework Zewde as the next President of #Ethiopia. She is the first female head of state in modern Ethiopia,” Fitsum Arega, Abiy’s chief of staff, said on Twitter.


“In a patriarchal society such as ours, the appointment of a female head of state not only sets the standard for the future but also normalises women as decision-makers in public life.”

Last week, when the prime minister reshuffled his cabinet, he appointed 10 female ministers, making Ethiopia the third country in Africa, after Rwanda and Seychelles, to achieve gender parity in their cabinets.

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KAMPUNI YA KILUWA GROUP YAWATAMBULISHA WADAU WAKE WA UWEKEZAJI WA VIWANDA KWA MKUU WA MKOA WA PWANI

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Pwani, Mhandisi Evarist Ndikilo akimsikiliza Mwenyekiti wa Makampuni ya Kiluwa Group Ltd, Mohamed Kiluwa alipokuwa akiwatambulisha Wadau wake wa uwekezaji kutoka nchini china, waliofika Oktoba 29, 2018 kumtembelea na kujitamulisha ofisini kwake. Kushoto ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa kampuni ya Yinengda New Material Technology, Mayi Hong akiwa ameambatana na Wenzake Wanne. Kampuni hiyo inajishughulisha na uzalishaji/utengenezaji wa bidhaa mbalimbali za ngozi nchini China.

Meneja wa Kampuni ya Kiluwa Group Ndugu Madoweka (pichani kulia) akifafanua zaidi kwa lugha ya Kichina, kilichokuwa kikizungumzwa na Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Pwani, Mhandisi Evarist Ndikilo kwa Wawekezaji hao waliofika nchini kwa mwaliko wa Kampuni ya Kiluwa Group kutafuta fursa za uwekezaji wa viwanda katika bidhaa mbalimbali za ngozi.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa kampuni ya Yinengda New Material Technology, Mayi Hong akiwa ameambatana na Wenzake Wanne (hawapo pichani), akiushukuru uongozi wa Mkoa wa Pwani pamoja na Kampuni ya Kiluwa Group kwa mapokezi mazuri kufuatia ujio wao wa kutafuta fursa za uwekezaji kupitia kampuni yao inajishughulisha na uzalishaji/utengenezaji wa bidhaa mbalimbali za ngozi nchini China. Pichani kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Kiluwa Group Bi. Naima Kiluwa.

UMOJASWITCH GETS NEW CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN

CRDB PLEDGES MORE SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION DRIVE

The new CRDB Bank chief executive, Mr Abdulmajid Nsekela.

In Summary

The Finance and Planning Minister, Dr Phillip Mpango held discussions with the new chief executive officer for CRDB Bank Plc late last week where he (Dr Mpango) said the government expects the country’s largest lender (by asset size and customers’ deposits) to increase lending to agriculture. He also asked CRDB and the entire banking sector to consider further reductions of interest on loans while cautioning the banking industry against illegal activities such as money laundering.

Dar es Salaam. The new CRDB Bank chief executive, Abdulmajid Nsekela, has pledged full support for the government’s financial inclusion push.

Additionally, he said the lender would implement a comprehensive strategy aimed at contributing more to economic growth and job creation. The promise comes at a time when statistics show that Tanzania’s financial inclusion agenda is doing well, being driven largely by mobile money transactions. However, banked Tanzanians are still below 20 percent of the country’s adult population.

Speaking during a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Philip Mpango, in Dar es Salaam, Mr. Nsekela said CRDB Bank would partner with various government institutions to increase the number of Tanzanians who have access to banking services.

"We have been supporting farmers and the entire agribusiness value chain for years…We support fishing and dairy farming…We have also set a goal to reach all districts by the year 2022. We have tailor-made products that cater for the needs of all segments from the affluent, corporate, small and medium enterprises to the food vendor,” he said.

BENKI YA DTB YAIBUKA NA USHINDI WA 3-1 KATIKA LIGI YA MABENKI

Mchezaji wa timu ya Soka ya Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), Murshid Ally (mwenye jezi ya rangi nyekundu) akiwania mpira na mchezaji wa Benki ya Afrika Tanzania (BOA) Hussein Rajab katika mchezo wa ligi ya mabenki inayotambulika kwa jina la ‘brazuka kibenki’ ambayo inaendelea hivi sasa. DTB iliibuka kidedea kwa kuicharaza timu ya benki ya Afrika Tanzania (BOA) kwa magoli 3-1 juzi, (27-Oktoba-2018) katika viwanja vya Lugalo jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mchezaji wa timu ya Soka ya Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), Murshid Ally (katikati) akiwatoka wachezaji wa Benki ya Afrika Tanzania (BOA) Raymond Mwakasitu (kushoto) na Hussein Rajab (kulia) katika mchezo wa ligi ya mabenki inayotambulika kwa jina la ‘brazuka kibenki’ ambayo inaendelea hivi sasa. DTB iliibuka kidedea kwa kuicharaza timu ya benki ya Afrika Tanzania (BOA) kwa magoli 3-1 juzi, (27-Oktoba-2018) katika viwanja vya Lugalo jijini Dar es Salaam.

CBA BANK EXPANDS DAR'S KIJITONYAMA BRANCH, EXTENDS WORKING HOURS TO 7 PM

CBA Bank Chief Executive Officer, Gift Shoko (left) and a customer, Justina Mashiba (centre) jointly cut a ribbon to officiate the opening of Sayansi Kijitonyama Branch located along Bagamoyo Road in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Right is Head of Personal Banking, Julius Konyani.

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DAR - BRUSSELS FORUM TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS TIES

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DCB COMMERCIAL BANK SNAPS LOSSES, MAKES 1.4BN/- PROFIT

DCB Commercial Bank Director, James Ngaluko (right) speaks to reporters in Dar es Salaam yesterday during announcement of the bank's financial results for nine months up to September 2018. Others are Finance Director, Zacharia Kahama (centre) and Head of Marketing and Communications, Rahma Ngassa.

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UJENZI WA SGR - MATALUMA 1,500 KUANZA KUZALISHWA KWA SIKU KUTOKA 1,080 KWENYE KIWANDA CHA SOGA

BHARTI AIRTEL ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED IND-AS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

• Consolidated Q2’19 Revenues at Rs 20,422 crore and Net income at Rs 119 crore

• Consolidated Mobile data and voice traffic grew 225% and 55% respectively Y-o-Y

• Africa net revenue grew 13.2% Y-o-Y and EBITDA margin at 37.1%

• Leading Global Investors to invest $1.25 Bn in Airtel Africa through primary equity issuance

• Bharti Airtel announces consolidated Ind-AS results for the second quarter ended Sep 30, 2018

Highlights for the second quarter ended Sep 30, 2018

• Overall customer stands at 445 million across 16 countries, up 15.1% Y-o-Y excluding divested units.

• Consolidated total revenues at Rs 20,422 crore, up 0.5% Y-o-Y on an underlying basis.

• India revenues down 3.6% Y-o-Y on an underlying basis; Africa revenues up 10.8% Y-o-Y.

• Mobile data traffic grows to 2,758 Bn MBs in the quarter; growth of 225% Y-o-Y.

• Africa EBITDA margin at 37.1%, up 3.9% Y-o-Y.

• Consolidated EBITDA at Rs 6,343 crore.

• Consolidated EBITDA margin at 31.1%, down 5.7% Y-o-Y.

• Net Income for the quarter at Rs 119 crore (Q1’19: Rs 97 crore) vs. Rs 343 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

• Total Capex spends for the quarter at Rs 7,685 Cr. YTD spends at Rs 15,901 Cr.

New Delhi, India, Oct 25, 2018: Bharti Airtel Limited (“Bharti Airtel” or “the Company”) today announced its audited consolidated Ind-AS results for the second quarter ended Sep 30, 2018.

CONSTRUCTION WORKS ON AFRICA’S TALLEST BUILDING SET TO COMMENCE

Construction works the tallest building in Africa,- the Bank of Africa Tower, in Morocco is set to commence in November following a consortium comprising Belgian construction firm BESIX Group, Six Construct and TGCC who received a contract to design and build the 250m-tall tower.

Othmane Benjelloun, CEO of BMCE Bank of Africa who are sponsoring the project confirmed the reports and said construction will start in November 1.It will have with a luxury hotel, offices, and apartments.

“The Bank of Africa Tower will be an emblematic building for the country. I am proud to see BESIX participating in its construction in Morocco, where it has been a pleasure to work in recent years. In the case of the Bank of Africa Tower, we can count on our solid expertise in high-rise construction.”said CEO Othmane Benjelloun.

The Bank of Africa Tower
Designed by Spanish architects Rafael de la-Hoz Arquitectos and Moroccan firm CHB Cabinet Hakim Benjelloun, the building aims for the highest international environmental standards to earn a certified LEED Gold and HQE rating.

The project is being developed by FinanceCom Group’s subsidiary O TOWER.The China Railway Construction Corporation International (CRCCI), which was originally contracted to build the tower, will continue to accompany the newly contracted companies.

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BENKI YA DCB YATANGAZA FAIDA YA SHILINGI 1.4 BILIONI ROBO YA TATU YA MWAKA 2018

Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, James Ngaluo (wa pili kulia), akizungumza na waandishi wa habari jijini Dar es Salaam wakati benki hiyo ikitangaza taarifa za fedha kwa kipindi cha miezi tisa hadi Septemba 2018. Benki hiyo imeendelea kutengeneza faida kwa kipindi hiki ikipata faida kabla ya kodi ya kiasi cha shs bilioni 1.4. Kutoka kushoto ni; Mkuu wa Masoko na Mawasiliano, Rahma Ngassa, Mkurugenzi wa Fedha, Zacharia Kapama na Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Ndani wa Mahesahu wa benki hiyo, Deogratius Thadei.

Dar es Salaam; October 25, 2018 - Benki ya biashara ya DCB imefanikiwa kupata faida ya shilingi bilioni 1.4 katika kipindi kinachoishia mwezi Septemba mwaka 2018 huku ikiipiku hasara ya shilingi bilioni 1.6 iliyopatikana kipindi kama hicho mwaka 2017 ambayo inawakilisha ongezeko la asilimia 187.

Benki imefanya juhudi za makusudi kuhakikisha inatoka kwenye hasara iliyopata mwaka 2017 na kurudi kwenye faida. Baadhi ya hatua zilizochukuliwa in kuboresha mfumo wa endeshaji biashara ambapo gharama za uendeshaji zimeshuka na huduma mpya za kidigitali zimeanzishwa ambapo zimevutia wateja wengi zaidi kufungua account na hivyo kupunguza kwa kiasi kikubwa gharama zitokanazo na amana za wateja.

Moja ya huduma za kidigitali ambazo benki imezindua ni akaunti ya kidijiti (DCB Digital Account), DCB Kibubu Digital Account, DCB FDR Digital account. Account hizi zinamuwezesha mteja kufungua akaunti na kufanya miamala yote ya kibenki, Kutunza pesa na kuwekeza kwa kutumia simu yake ya mkononi.

Ukuaji wa faida umechagizwa na ukuaji wa mikopo ghafi ya wateja kutoka shilingi bilioni 89.3 mwezi Septemba, 2017 kufikia shilingi bilioni 91.3 mwezi Septemba, 2018. Ukuaji huu umechagizwa na utoaji wa mikopo ambapo mikopo ya jumla ya shilingi bilioni 50 imetolewa hadi kufikia mwezi Septemba 2018. Idadi ya wateja imeongezeka kutoka 144,445 mwezi Desemba 2017, kufikia wateja 157,366 mwezi Septemba 2018.

EXIM BANK TANZANIA FACILITATES CASHEWNUT SEASON IN MTWARA WITH AN INVESTMENT OVER TZS200 MILLION

22 October 2018, Dar es Salaam - Exim Bank Tanzania is set to support the Cashew farmers in Mtwara with a TZS 200 million investment to bolster the industry productivity during 2018 season.

Cashewnut industry in Tanzania recently has seen a significant growth in production and sale prices which is a move to improve the livelihoods of the farmers.

Jafari Matundu, Exim Bank Tanzania Deputy Chief Executive Officer said in an interview that the bank has been supporting the cashewnut farmers and exporters for many years by providing seamless financial services to the farmers and other stakeholders. “We have had a presence in Mtwara for many years now supporting farmers and exporters by providing them with innovative financial products and services to support and grow their businesses.”

Exim Bank Tanzania made a move to Mtwara to support the cashew farmers because it is an important segment in the agricultural portfolio in Tanzania. Currently, the country exports over 350,000 tons of raw cashews, which is an increase of almost 100% from previous years.

Exim Bank Tanzania is committed to supporting the agriculture industry in Tanzania by increasing their reach in the regions and providing innovative banking services and products necessary for strengthening agriculture activities. The bank is working with farmers through the Agricultural Marketing Co-operative Societies (AMCOS) in Mtwara and Tandahimba, which is an effective platform that supports farmers with production, processing, transporting and marketing of various cash crops including cashew.

THE CONCORDE MADE ITS FINAL FLIGHT 15 YEARS AGO AND SUPERSONIC AIR TRAVEL HAS YET TO RECOVER — HERE'S A LOOK BACK AT ITS AWESOME HISTORY

• British Airways operated its final commercial Concorde flight on October 24, 2003, from New York's JFK International Airport to London Heathrow. 
• It was the last commercial passenger flight for the Concorde in a career that began in 1976.
• A total of 14 Concordes entered service with British Airways and Air France. 
• Co-developed by the British and the French, Concorde was the first and only viable supersonic commercial airliner. 
• The Concorde could cruise at Mach 2.02 or around 1,340 mph at fly comfortably at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet.

For a fleeting thirty years during the 20th century, supersonic commercial air travel was a reality. But on October 24, 2003, that era came to an abrupt end.

That day, British Airways operated its last commercial Concorde service from JFK International Airport to London Heathrow. Air France pulled its Concordes from service a few months earlier. Thus, it would be the Concorde's last ever commercial flight in a career that started in January 1976. 

The Anglo-French Concorde was co-developed by BAC, a forerunner of BAE Systems, and Aerospatiale, now a part of Airbus.

The Concorde was never the commercial success for which its creators had hoped. Environmental and operational limitations of the Concorde limited its commercial appeal among airline customers. Only 20 of the planes were ever built and just 14 of them were production aircraft. The Concorde saw service with only two airlines — Air France and British Airways — on just two routes. 

However, its lack of commercial success doesn't diminish its role as an icon of modern aviation and as a technological marvel. 

In fact, 15 years after its last flight for British Airways, the world is still without a viable form of supersonic passenger service. 

Here's a look back at the awesome history of the Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde supersonic airliner:

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BANKING IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Charles Mhina, Head of Transactional Products and Services,
Stanbic Bank Tanzania,
Email: MhinaC@stanbic.com

New disruptive technologies are changing the way we do banking in Tanzania and the rest of Africa.

Gone are the days of long queues and waiting times on the phone for simple inquiries such as checking your account balance. The world is firmly entrenched in the digital era not only through innovations in social networks but across all sectors from health to financial services.

The digital revolution began in the late 1950s and has advanced significantly in the 21st century where in the banking sector customers have round-the-clock access to their accounts thanks to the advancements in technology. The change in the way people do their banking has been a game changer that has provided tailor made solutions that cater to the life of the individual.

In Tanzania, the advantages of the digitization have simplified the lives of business owners, employees and customers. Similarly, gone are the days when employees would be issued their salaries in the form of cheques; a direct deposit and notification via sms or email alerts employees that their pay has been credited to their account. Additionally, customers no longer have to carry bags of money when shopping as transacting has been made easier by simply swiping a card which comes with the added advantage of convenience and enhanced security for the customer. 

This digital transformation has also improved the service delivery by banks and reduced human error. For instance, the updated Stanbic Bank mobile application addresses the frequent error made by customers when sending money to beneficiaries. Whereas in the past one would have to input the beneficiary’s telephone number, the upgraded app allows one to pick the number directly from the address/phone book, thereby eliminating the chance of inputting a wrong beneficiary number.

ADVOCATING FOR NATIONWIDE CONNECTIVITY/CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED TANZANIANS – ONE REGION AT A TIME

No matter what part of the world you live in, communication is a vital aspect of everyday life facilitating connection between people. The use of phones has evolved from interactions with friends and family to tools that enable commercial transactions for businesses. In Tanzania, the highest rate of mobile phone penetration is in urban areas however 67.6% of the population resides in rural areas where connectivity remains a challenge.

A Deloitte study of 40 African economies reveals that the introduction of mobile networks has the potential to influence socio-economic development for individuals and villages in remote areas. Additionally, the study shows that 1% increase in market penetration leads to an increase of 0.28 percentage points in GDP and 1% increase in internet penetration increases the GDP growth rate by 0.077 percentage points in the economy.

We live in a world where a person in the southern highlands of Tanzania needs to be able to access breaking news as it happens from his mobile phone and also have the ability to use the same phone to source commercial opportunities in other parts of Tanzania. Without enabling rural access it would take a long time for information to reach people in rural areas thus hindering their progress.

According to FinScope Tanzania 2017, 78% of Tanzanian adults in rural areas have a financial access point within a 5km radius. Due to the limited footprint of traditional bank branches, the majority of financial service providers found within a 5km radius are mobile money agents whose presence facilitate transactions that allow for residents to participate in economic activities that improve their livelihoods. Rural connectivity empowers the lives of those that reside great distances from urban centers.

UMOJA WA MATAIFA WAZIMISHA MIAKA 73 TANGU KUANZISHWA

Waziri Mkuu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe. Majaliwa Kassim akihutubia katika mahadhimisho ya miaka 73 tangu kuanzishwa kwa Umoja wa Mataifa, katika hotuba yake Mhe. Majaliwa amesema kwamba nchini Tanzania hakuna ubanaji wa uhuru wa vyombo vya habari wala taasisi zisizo za kiserikali.

Aidha, amesema jambo hilo linadhihirishwa na uwepo wa jumla ya vituo vya redio 152, ambavyo kati yake ni vituo vitatu tu ndivyo vinavyomilikiwa na Serikali. Maadhimisho hayo yamefanyika kwenye Viwanja vya Karimjee jijini Dar es Salaam 24 Octoba 2018. 

Mhe. Kassim Majaliwa akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Naibu Waziri wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki Mhe. Dkt. Ndumbaro, Mratibu wa Mkazi wa Mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa na Mwakilishi wa Shirika la Maendeleo la Umoja wa Mataifa (UNDP) Bw. Alvaro Rodrigues pamoja na mabalozi mbalimbali wanaoziwakilisha nchi zao nchini.

Mhe. Kassim Majaliwa akiagana na Dkt. Ndumbaro mara baada ya kumalizika kwa maadhimisho hayo. 

Mratibu wa Mkazi wa Mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa na Mwakilishi wa Shirika la Maendeleo la Umoja wa Mataifa (UNDP) Bw. Alvaro Rodrigues naye akiagana kwa furaha na Mhe. Kassim Majaliwa.

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Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki (Mb.), akizungumza na waandishi wa Habari juu ya ujio wa Ujumbe mkubwa wa wawekezaji kutoka Ubelgiji, katika mkutano huo na waandishi wa habari Dkt. Ndumbaro aliwaeleza waandishi kuwa "Ushirikiano wetu na Ubelgiji umekuwa mkubwa sasa na kupitia Ubalozi wetu nchini humo umewezesha ujio huu ambapo leo mchana tunawapokea rasmi wangeni hao na tuna imani utafungua ujira mbalimbali zikiwemo za moja kwa moja". hivyo watanzania kuchangamkia fursa zitakazoletwa na wawekezaji hao. 

Aidha ujumbe huo wa wawekezaji utakuwepo nchini kuanzia Tarehe 24 mpaka 28 Octoba 2018, ambapo wawekezaji hao wanataraijiwa kufanya Kongamano kubwa hapo kesho katika Hoteli ya Serena iliyopo jijini Dar es Salaam

Balozi wa Ubelgiji nchini Mhe. Peter VanAcker naye akizungumza kwenye mkutano huo na waandishi wa Habari (hawapo pichani).

Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Amerika na Ulaya Bw. Jestas Nyamanga akifafanua jambo wakati wa mazungumzo hayo.

Sehemu ya waandishi wa Habari na wageni waalika wakisikiliza kwa makini Mkutano wa Dkt. Ndumbaro na Waandishi wa Habari.

Mkutano ukiendelea.

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK HEADLINES STRONG PERFORMANCE AHEAD OF KEY INVESTMENT FORUM

Ahead of its maiden African Investment Forum next month, the African Development Bank continues to see another year of sustained indicators, underlined by a stellar Triple A rating by all three major agencies and sharply increased earnings.

The inaugural Forum takes place 7-9 November 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a platform for sourcing funding for bankable African projects, brokering infrastructure deals and providing innovative financial solutions. The event will attract key global companies, financial players, and public officials who will address the continent’s critical infrastructure investment gaps.

The Bank’s performance and ratings are based on the solid support from its shareholders, including in the form of strong callable capital. Net operational earnings for 2017 showed a 63-percent jump to US$597 million from US$109 million in 2016 – capping a five-year upward trend from 2013.

In projects performance, the Bank disbursed a record US$5.1 billion to projects and programs across Africa in 2017, an increase of 14 percent over the previous all-time high of US$4.5 billion in 2016.

NBC YAPONGEZWA KWA KUDHAMINI MAONYESHO YA MIFUKO YA UWEZESHAJI MJINI MBEYA

Mkuu wa Uhai wa Wateja wa NBC Tanzania, Gaudence Shawa (kulia) akizungumza na Mshauri wa Kilimo na Huduma za Fedha Vijijini wa Mfuko wa Kuendeleza Sekta ya Fedha Tanzania (FSDT), Samora Lupalla (katikati) huku Ofisa Habari wa mfuko huo, Victor Kyando akiangalia katika hafla ya ufungaji rasmi wa maonyesho hayo katika Viwanja vya Ruanda Nzovwe mjini Mbeya jana. Kushoto ni Meneja Mahusiano wa NBC Tanzania, William Kallaghe.

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Mbeya, Albert Chalamila (wa pili kushoto) akikabidhi cheti cha shukrani kwa Meneja wa Benki ya NBC Kanda ya Kusini, Salema Kileo kutokana na udhamini wa benki hiyo katika maonyesho ya mifuko ya uwezeshaji, programu na vikundi vya kifedha yaliyoandaliwa na Baraza la Taifa la Uwezeshaji Wananchi Kiuchumi (NEEC) katika hafla ya ufungaji rasmi wa maonyesho hayo katika Viwanja vya Ruanda Nzovwe mjini Mbeya jana. Kushoto ni Katibu Tawala wa mkoa huo, Mariam Mtunguja.

Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu, Sera, Bunge, Kazi, Ajira na Wenye Ulemavu, Jenista Mhagama (wa pili kushoto), akipewa maelezo kuhusu huduma na bidhaa za kibenki zitolewa na Benki ya NBC na Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Uhai wa Wateja wa benki hiyo, Gaudence Shawa wakati wa maonyesho ya mifuko ya uwezeshaji, programu na vikundi vya kifedha yaliyoandaliwa na Baraza la Taifa la Uwezeshaji Wananchi Kiuchumi (NEEC) na kumalizika juzi katika Viwanja vya Ruanda Nzovwe Mkoani Mbeya.

Ofisa Mauzo wa Benki ya NBC Tawi la Mbeya, Jasmine Kilalile (kushoto), akitoa ufafanuzi wa faida za kujiunga na huduma mpya ya NBC Kikundi Mobile kwa baadhi ya wakazi wa Mbeya waliofika katika maonyesho ya mifuko ya uwezeshaji, programu na vikundi vya kifedha yaliyoandaliwa na Baraza la Taifa la Uwezeshaji Wananchi Kiuchumi (NEEC) na kumalizika juzi katika Viwanja vya Ruanda Nzovwe Mkoani Mbeya.

WHAT TYPE OF UBER RIDER ARE YOU?

Uber recently celebrated it’s 5th year anniversary in Africa. That’s major. For a brand that first launched its operations in Africa in the bustling city of Johannesburg in 2014, Uber is now available in thirteen other cities in Africa, including Tanzania, Lagos, Cape Town, Accra and Nairobi in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt, North Africa.

Since making great strides in Africa, one that has remained constant with Uber is its Riders. Driver-partners all over the African continent attest to the fact that they interact with a diverse and unique range of Riders on a daily basis - which makes their time on the app even more interesting!

Each Rider brings their own unique identity and flavour - whether it’s the ones who ride shotgun striking up friendly banter with the driver-partner, or the ones who prefer the backseat to catch up on work, or even the ones who like the radio on… really loud, each one of them continues to contribute to Uber’s exciting journey.

Here are 10 types of Riders you’ll meet on an Uber trip - which of them are you?

The Navigator Pro

This Rider gives maps a run for their money, and is probably one of the driver-partner favourite type of Riders. This Rider knows alternative routes like the back of their hand and is a gem for when the main roads are backed up. With their insights on back-roads and shorter routes, you’ll zip past the traffic and still make that Monday meeting in Dar es Salaam. While driver-partners do have GPS, it’s always appreciated when a rider can provide an uncharted route that is both quick and effective.  

The Human Wikipedia  

Some Riders prefer sitting in the front with the driver-partners, and these types usually strike up conversations about really interesting things. Like the best place to eat the best curries in Dar es Salaam, or where to get really affordable mechanics in the area. This Rider is a treasure-trove of local information and makes sure that the trip is full of laughs and extremely useful information. Did someone say 5-stars?

The Auxcellent Rider 

For some Riders, music defines the trip, and a great track, irrespective of the distance, will make it memorable. Whether it’s jamming to the latest track by Diamond Platnumz or Ali Kiba this type of Rider wants to be in charge of the music on their trip and they often request for an aux cable. The music is usually so good that the driver-partner gets put in the mood for the weekend, whether it’s the weekend or not.

HOW TO GET YOUR PENSION BENEFITS UNDER THE NEW LAW

HOW TO GET YOUR PENSION BENEFITS UNDER THE NEW LAW

AIRTEL BEGINS BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM

AIRTEL BEGINS BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM

EXIM BANK DISHES OUT 200M/- TO SUPPORT CASHEW FARMERS

EXIM BANK DISHES OUT 200M/- TO SUPPORT CASHEW FARMERS

NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE (NBC) LAUNCHES KIKUNDI MOBILE SERVICE

Mbeya District Administrative Secretary, Hassan Mkwawa addresses participants during the official launch of NBC Kikundi mobile service during the ongoing empowerment fund programmes and community financial groups exhibition at Ruanda Nzovwe groups in Mbeya. NBC Kikundi mobile facilitates the easy transfer of money from Kikundi bank account to any Kikundi member through mobile phone. It needs four approved signatories to approve transactions on their mobile phones. Seated on the left is NBC Head of Customer Life Cycle Management, Gaudence Shawa and right is Southern Zonal Manager, Salema Kileo.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AT ASA MICROFINANCE (TANZANIA) LIMITED

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AT AIR TANZANIA

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BENKI YA NBC YAZINDUA HUDUMA YA NBC KIKUNDI MOBILE MJINI MBEYA

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Uhai wa Wateja wa Benki ya NBC Tanzania, Gaudence Shawa (kushoto), akizungumza katika hafla ya uzinduzi wa huduma ya NBC Kikundi Mobile katika Viwanja vya Ruanda Nzovwe mkoani Mbeya jana. Kushoto kwake ni Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya ya Mbeya, Hassan Mkwawa na Meneja wa NBC Kanda ya Kusini, Salema Kileo. NBC Kikundi Mobile hurahisisha uhamishaji wa fedha kutoka katika akaunti ya kikundi kwenda kwa mwanakikundi kwa kutumia simu ya mkononi na pia watia saini mpaka wanne wanaweza kuidhinisha miamala popote walipo kwa kutumia simu zao.

Ofisa Mauzo wa Benki ya NBC, Allen Masombola (kushoto), akitoa maelezo jinsi ya kutumia huduma ya NBC Kikundi Mobile ilipozinduliwa rasmi mjini Mbeya jana. NBC Kikundi Mobile hurahisisha uhamishaji wa fedha kutoka katika akaunti ya kikundi kwenda kwa mwanakikundi kwa kutumia simu ya mkononi na pia watia saini mpaka wanne wanaweza kuidhinisha miamala popote walipo kwa kutumia simu zao. Katikati ni Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya ya Mbeya, Hassan Mkwawa na kulia ni Meneja wa NBC Kanda ya Kusini, Salema Kileo. 

Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya ya Mbeya, Hassan Mkwawa (katikati), akitoa hotuba ya uzinduzi wa NBC Kikundi Mobile jana mjini Mbeya.

Ofisa Maendeleo ya Jamii Mkoa wa Mbeya, Stella Kategile (kushoto) akizungumza na Meneja Mahusiano wa NBC Tanzania, William Kallaghe (wa pili kushoto), Mkuu wa Uhai wa Wateja wa NBC Tanzania, Gaudence Shawa (kulia) na Mkurugenzi wa Mifuko ya Uwezeshaji wa Baraza la Taifa la Uwezeshaji Wananchi Kiuchumi (NEEC), Edwin Chrisant katika hafla hiyo.

Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya ya Mbeya, Hassan Mkwawa, akishikana mikono na Meneja wa Benki ya NBC Kanda ya Kusini, Salema Kileo (kushoto) baada ya kuzindua wa huduma ya NBC Kikundi Mobile katika Viwanja vya Ruanda Nzovwe mkoani Mbeya jana. Kulia ni Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Uhai wa Wateja cha NBC, Gaudence Shawa. NBC Kikundi Mobile hurahisisha uhamishaji wa fedha kutoka katika akaunti ya kikundi kwenda kwa mwanakikundi kwa kutumia simu ya mkononi na pia watia saini mpaka wanne wanaweza kuidhinisha miamala popote walipo kwa kutumia simu zao.

Meneja wa NBC Kanda ya Kusini, Salema Kileo (wa tatu kushoto) pamoja na baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa NBC wakikabidhi vikombe kwa Mkurugenzi wa Uwezeshaji wa NEEC, Anna Dominic (kulia), vitakavyopewa washindi katika vitengo mbalimbali walioshiriki maonyesho ya mifuko ya uwezeshaji, programu na vikundi vya kifedha yaliyoandaliwa na NEEC ambayo NBC ilikuwa ni mmoja wa wadhamini. Kutoka kushoto ni, Allen Masombola, Jasmin Kilalile, Clara Kihaga na mwingine ni Edwin Chrisant kutoka NEEC. 

Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya ya Mbeya Hassan Mkwawa (katikati) akipozi kwa picha ya kumbukumbu na wafanyakazi wa NBC mara baada ya kuzindua rasmi NBC Kikundi Mobile mjini Mbeya jana.

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