VODACOM UNVEILS "MAISHA NI KUJIONGEZA NA M-PESA"

• Introduces lending solutions for vehicle owners and drivers, business owners, agents, customers as well as smart phone loans through device financing scheme.

Dar es Salaam – August 23, 2023: The leading technology and communications company, Vodacom Tanzania PLC, through its M-Pesa service, has introduced a new campaign dubbed ‘Maisha ni Kujiongeza na M-Pesa’ targeting individual customers, mobile money agents, vehicle owners and drivers as well as merchants who will benefit from different both new and improved products such as M-Pawa, Songesha, Wakala Songesha, Wezesha Wakala that will allow them to keep up with the advancement in digital economy in Tanzania and beyond.

Speaking during the launch in Dar es Salaam, M-Pesa Director, Epimack Mbeteni pointed out that for 15 years M-Pesa has been part of Tanzania’s mobile money revolution playing a crucial role in bridging the financial gap inclusion for more than 17 million Tanzanians across the country as reported by the TCRA.

“I am delighted to inform our esteemed customers and Tanzanians in general that we have broadened our M-Pesa portfolio with both savings and lending products. This includes the introduction of Mgodi, a financial service that allows M-Pesa customers to save and access mid-sized loans of up to 30 days. We are also introducing a special category of loans for vehicle owners and drivers which are Chomoka and Insurance Premium Financing (IPF). Through Chomoka, drivers will now will be able to fuel up on credit at all filling stations across the country that have the LIPA kwa SIMU service while IPF will enable them complete payments for their insurance cover whether they don’t have the enough money or need the full premium amount. The objective is to ensure they remain operational with ease and convenience” said Mr. Mbeteni.

In supporting the government’s drive towards bridging the existing smartphone penetration and internet usage gap, Vodacom has introduced device financing to enable Tanzanians to access entry level and advanced smartphones at affordable prices starting from shilling 20,000/- and with flexible payment plans as low as shilling 900/- daily.

The M-Pesa Director added that there have been major improvements in other lending portfolio saying, “Our widely used Songesha product that for some time now has been doing wonders in facilitating our customers to complete transactions when they have insufficient balance in their mobile wallets has been greatly improved. Now, customers can take multiple loans, perform partial repayments and take another loan until they reach their maximum limit. Not only that, we have also increased customers’ Songesha limits by 20%, while adding an option that allows them to Songesha bundles directly through the bundles menu *149*01# not just via M-Pesa like it was before.”

VODACOM YAZINDUA "MAISHA NI KUJIONGEZA NA M-PESA"

• Yatambulisha mikopo mbali mbali ikiwemo mikopo mipya ya Chomoka na ada ya bima kwa wamiliki wa vyombo vya moto, mikopo kwa wafanyabiashara, mawakala, wateja binafsi ikiwemo mikopo nafuu ya simu janja.

Kampuni ya teknolojia na mawasiliano, Vodacom Tanzania PLC, kupitia huduma yake ya M-Pesa, imezindua kampeni ijulikanayo kama ‘Maisha ni Kujiongeza na M-Pesa’ inayowalenga wateja, mawakala, madereva wa vyombo vya moto na wafanyabiashara nchini kote ambao watanufaika kupitia huduma zake za mikopo mipya na zilizoboreshwa kama vile M-Pawa, Songesha, Wakala Songesha, Wezesha Wakala ili kukidhi mahitaji yao kuendana na kasi ya ukuaji wa uchumi ya kidigitali nchini na duniani.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo jijini Dar es Salaam, Mkurugenzi wa M-Pesa, Bw. Epimack Mbeteni amesema kuwa kwa miaka 15 sasa M-Pesa imekuwa bega kwa bega na Watanzania kwenye safari ya kurahisisha na kuleta mapinduzi ya huduma za kutuma na kupokea pesa kupitia simu za mkononi ambapo mpaka sasa ina watumiaji zaidi ya milioni 17 kama inavyoripotiwa na TCRA.

“Leo tunayofuraha kuwajulisha Watanzania kuwa tumepanua wigo wa huduma zetu za akiba na mikopo zinazopatikana kupitia M-Pesa. Ya kwanza ni Mgodi, hii ni huduma ya kifedha ambayo inatoa fursa kwa wateja wa Vodacom kujiwekea akiba na kupata mikopo kupitia simu zao za mkononi wa kiwango cha kati wa mpaka kufikia siku 30. Pili, tunatambulisha kwenu mikopo mahususi kwa wamiliki na madereva wa vyombo vya moto na hii ni Chomoka pamoja na Mkopo wa Ada ya Bima. Kupitia Chomoka dereva ataweza kupata mkopo wa mafuta kwenye kituo chochote cha mafuta nchini chenye huduma ya LIPA kwa SIMU wakati mkopo wa ada wa bima utamuwezesha kukamilisha malipo ya bima endapo amepungukiwa pesa au hana kabisa. Lengo ni kuwawezesha kuendelea na shughuli zao kwa usalama na kuokoa muda zaidi,” alisema Bw. Mbeteni.

Katika kuunga mkono jitihada za serikali kupunguza pengo liliopo katika matumizi ya simu janja zinazochochea ukuaji wa matumizi ya intaneti na uchumi wa kidijitali, Vodacom pia ilitambulisha huduma ya mikopo nafuu kwenye vifaa hivyo ambapo kwa malipo ya awali ya shilingi 20,000/- mteja ataweza kumiliki simu janja na kulipa kidogo kidogo kwa kima cha chini cha kuanzia shilingi 900/- kwa siku.

Mkurugenzi wa M-Pesa aliendelea kufafanua kuwa wamefanya maboresho ya huduma zao zingine kwa kusema, “tumeboresha huduma ya Songesha ambayo ni msaada mkubwa katika kukamilisha miamala tofauti tofauti kwa wateja binafsi. Sasa mteja anaweza kusongesha mara nyingi vile vile akarudisha kiwango alichokopa na kusongesha tena mpaka kufikia kiwango anachoruhusiwa. Hii inamaanisha kuwa tumeongeza kiwango cha mteja kusongesha kwa 20% na kama hiyo haitoshi sasa mteja ataweza kusongesha mpaka vifurushi kupitia menu ya USSD ambayo ni *149*01# na sio lazima asongeshe vifurushi kwa njia ya M-Pesa pekee kama ilivyokuwa hapo awali.”

NIC YAJIVUNIA MAFANIKIO YA TUNZO MBALIMBALI KWA 2023

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NIC Insurance, Dkt. Elirehema Doriye (katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mawasiliano, Karim Meshack (kushoto) na Mkurugenzi wa Fedha na Uwekezaji, Lihami Masoli (kulia) kusherehekea kwa kampuni hiyo ya serikali kupatiwa cheti cha Usimamizi wa Ubora wa Kimataifa (ISO) jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kwa mwaka huu pekee NIC imeshashinda takribani tunzo 7 ambapo hivi karibuni walipokea tunzo ya utendaji bora katika sekta za fedha pamoja na ya kutambuliwa kama kampuni bora ya huduma za bima na Superbrands kwa Ukanda wa Afrika ya Mashariki.

Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mawasiliano wa NIC Insurance, Karim Meshack akizungumza na wageni waalikwa (hawapo pichani) kusherehekea kwa kampuni hiyo ya serikali kupatiwa cheti cha Usimamizi wa Ubora wa Kimataifa (ISO) jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kwa mwaka huu pekee NIC imeshashinda takribani tunzo 7 ambapo hivi karibuni walipokea tunzo ya utendaji bora katika sekta za fedha pamoja na ya kutambuliwa kama kampuni bora ya huduma za bima na Superbrands kwa Ukanda wa Afrika ya Mashariki.

Meneja wa Huduma za Bima za Kibenki kutoka TCB, Francis Kaaya akizungumza na wageni waalikwa (hawapo pichani) kama mdau mmoja wapo wa kusherehekea kampuni ya NIC Insurance kupatiwa cheti cha Usimamizi wa Ubora wa Kimataifa (ISO) jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kwa mwaka huu pekee NIC imeshashinda takribani tunzo 7 ambapo hivi karibuni walipokea tunzo ya utendaji bora katika sekta za fedha pamoja na ya kutambuliwa kama kampuni bora ya huduma za bima na Superbrands kwa Ukanda wa Afrika ya Mashariki.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NIC Insurance, Dkt. Elirehema Doriye akizungumza na wageni waalikwa (hawapo pichani) kusherehekea kwa kampuni hiyo ya serikali kupatiwa cheti cha Usimamizi wa Ubora wa Kimataifa (ISO) jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NIC Insurance, Dkt. Elirehema Doriye (waliokaa katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na wafanyakazi wa kampuni hiyo kusherehekea kupatiwa cheti cha Usimamizi wa Ubora wa Kimataifa (ISO) jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kwa mwaka huu pekee NIC imeshashinda takribani tunzo 7 ambapo hivi karibuni walipokea tunzo ya utendaji bora katika sekta za fedha pamoja na ya kutambuliwa kama kampuni bora ya huduma za bima na Superbrands kwa Ukanda wa Afrika ya Mashariki.

BOT OUTLINES MEASURES TO SPUR SHILLING REBOUND

Dar es Salaam: The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) says that Tanzania is seeing a positive turn from the dollar scarcity and other economic woes.

Addressing a press briefing at the central bank headquarters yesterday, BoT director of policy and research, Suleiman Misango said that the economic trend is now shifting, with dollar supply starting to stabilise amid a positive global economic outlook, which is forecast to close at 3 percent in 2023 from the previously projected 2.8 percent at the beginning of the year, meaning there will be more supply of foreign currency.

BoT attributed the currency instability to the war in Ukraine, Covid-19 aftermath, climate change and foreign monetary policies.

Expounding the latter point, he said monetary policies implemented by developed nations that are grappling with high inflation have adversely impacted Tanzania. "Specifically, the decision by the United States Federal Reserve to increase interest rates from 0.25 percent in March to 5.5 percent in July 2023 had a huge impact on the global economy," Mr Misango said.

This made global investors invest in the US market in order to get a huge return on their investment, leading to a dollar scarcity in other markets, including Tanzania, and exacerbated the interest rate on loan risk premiums, making borrowing on the global market expensive.

"US inflation has now dropped to 3 percent, with their target being 2 percent. This means dollars will soon be accessible globally, including in Tanzania," Mr Misango explained.

Providing further context on why Tanzania's economy is now showing signs of withstanding the recent global economic downtime, Mr Misango said Tanzania's foreign reserve as of August 21, 2023, stood at $5.441 billion. The foreign reserve is enough for imports of goods and services for 4.9 months and is one of the highest in recent memory.

The $5.441 billion is composed of US dollars at 77 percent, Chinese Yuan at 16 percent, Sterling Pounds at 4.78 percent, and Australian dollars at 1.72 percent.

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NMB YADHAMINI CDF TROPHY 2023 KWA MILIONI 30

Mkuu wa Idara ya Wateja Binafsi NMB - Aikansia Muro akikabidhi mfano wa hundi ya Shilingi Milioni 30 kwa Mwenyekiti wa Klabu ya Gofu ya Lugalo - Brigedia Jenerali Mstaafu Michael Luwongo ikiwa ni udhamini wa NMB kwa mwaka huu. Makabidhiano hayo yalishuhudiwa na Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Gofu Tanzania (TGU) - Gilman Kasiga; Kapteni wa Klabu ya Gofu ya Lugalo - Meja Japhet Masai na Meneja Mwandamizi wa Idara ya Wateja Binafsi NMB - Priscus Kavishe.

Benki ya NMB, imetangaza udhamini wa Shilingi Milioni 30 wa Mashindano ya Gofu ya Mkuu wa Majeshi Tanzania (NMB CDF Trophy 2023), yanayotumika kuadhimisha miaka 59 ya Jeshi la Ulinzi wa Wananchi Tanzania (JWTZ).

Huu ni msimu wa nane mfululizo kwa NMB kudhamini CDF Trophy, mashindano ya wazi yatakayofanyika Septemba 2 na 3 kwenye Viwanja vya Gofu Lugalo, ambapo mwaka huu yatatanguliwa na Mashindano ya Majeshi (Combat Fiddle), hapo Septemba Mosi, yakishirikisha timu za Majeshi ya Tanzania na Malawi.

Akizungumza wakati wa kukabidhi hundi ya mfano kwa Brigedia Jenerali Mstaafu, Michael Luwongo ambaye ni Mwenyekiti wa Klabu ya Gofu Lugalo (TPDF Lugalo Golf Club - inayoandaa mashindano hayo), Mkuu wa Idara ya Wateja Binafsi wa NMB, Aikansia Muro, alisema benki yake inajisikia fahari kwa aina ya mashirikiano mema yaliyopo baina yao na JWTZ yanayowasukuma kuendelea kudhamini.

"Tunaishukuru Lugalo Golf Club na JWTZ kwa ujumla, kwa ushirikiano mwema na endelevu baina yetu, ambao umetupa heshima ya kudhamini CDF Trophy kwa miaka nane sasa. Udhamini huu endelevu unaodhihirisha kuwa kuna mahusiano mazuri baina ya NMB na JWTZ, unachagizwa pia na dhamira yetu ya kutambua umuhimu wa michezo kwa jamii.

"Katika kufanikisha mashindano haya mwaka huu JWTZ inapoadhimisha miaka 59 hapo Septemba Mosi, NMB tumetoa Shilingi Milioni 30 kufanikisha michuano hii ya mwaka huu.

"Huu ni muendelezo wa benki yetu kudhamini michezo nchini, ambako karibuni tu tumesaini makubaliano ya kuongeza ufanisi wa usajili wa Mashabiki na Wanachama wa klabu kongwe za soka za Yanga na Simba, huku tukiwa na kumbukumbu chanya za kuzidhamini Taifa Stars, Azam FC, Singida United, timu ya Taifa ya mpira wa magongo na Mashindano ya mashule," alibainisha Aikansia.

BANK OF TANZANIA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW - JULY 2023

MID-TERM GROWTH FOR EAST AFRICA REGION PROJECTED HIGHEST ON THE CONTINENT FOR 2023-4

East Africa will register the highest regional economic performance on the continent in 2023 and 2024, with growth figures at over 5 percent, according to the newly published African Development Bank 2023 East Africa Economic Outlook.

The report, launched on Thursday 27 July, projects mid-term economic growth in the region to accelerate to 5.1% in 2023 and 5.8 % in 2024, outpacing all the other African regions. This will be largely driven by growth in Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, and Tanzania.

According to the report, East Africa’s real GDP was propelled by its services sector, contributing almost half of the economic growth in 2022. The sector contributed 2.0 percentage points to GDP growth, lower than 2.5 percentage points on average for the period 2015-2021. The region's natural and cultural attractions draw tourists from around the world, creating a demand for services like accommodation, food, and entertainment.

The East Africa region, however, faces several external and domestic downside risks that could affect the positive economic outlook. These include a global economic slowdown, rising commodity prices, the continued Russian invasion of Ukraine, international trade policies, tightening of global financial conditions, exchange rate depreciation, and a resurgence of Covid-19.

“The domestic risks include gaps in infrastructure, domestic conflicts and political instability, macroeconomic imbalances, and adverse impacts of climate change,” the report states.

The annual flagship Africa Economic Report of the African Development Bank offers an assessment of the region’s recent macroeconomic performance. The report also examines medium-term projections and the risks to the region’s growth outlook, providing in-depth analysis of topical issues that the region is grappling with.

The theme of the 2023 report is “Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate Change and Green Growth”. It delves into the imperatives for a green transition for Africa and the role of private sector financing. It further presents a case for natural capital as a key source of financing for climate-compatible growth in East Africa.

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2ND EDITION OF PHARMATECH & HEALTH EAST AFRICA INTERNATIONAL EXPO JOINTLY HELD WITH MEDICAL & LAB EAST AFRICA INTERNATIONAL EXPO: 24 - 26 AUG. 2023

Introduction

Exhibitions & Trade Services India Pvt. Ltd. (ETSIPL) in partnership with Ministry of Health and Pharmaceutical Society of Tanzania (PST) will hold the 2nd Edition of Pharmatech & Health East Africa International Expo jointly held with Medical & Lab East Africa International Expo. This will take place from Thursday 24th August to Saturday 26th August 2023 in the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

ETSIPL is the leading exhibition organizer and promoter from India handling over 50+ exhibitions around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East. We have special expertise in organizing and handling international exhibitions in the Pharma, Medical, Healthcare, Lab & Related sectors.

The 2nd Edition of Pharmatech & Health East Africa jointly with Medical & Lab East Africa will focus on Pharmaceuticals, APIs, Medical, Healthcare, Surgical, Laboratory, Orthopaedic, Clean Rooms, Dental among others. This year the exhibition is sponsored by BLISS GVS PHARMA LIMITED. The 2nd Edition has support from the Ministry of Health, Tanzania Medicines & Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA), Tanzania Association of Pharmaceutical Importers (TAPI), Tanzania Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (TPMA), Tanzania Surgical Association (TSA), Medical Women’s Association of Tanzania (MEWATA) and Tanzania Medical Devices Manufacturers Association (TMDMA). The exhibition is endorsed by TANTRADE and the local partner and media partners are Tanzania Conference Services Ltd and Crayon Media Agency respectively.

The entire partnership will enhance the mission to provide a comprehensive platform to enable growth of the Pharma, Medical & Healthcare industry in Tanzania through interactions with domestic and international exhibitors who will be showcasing their products and services.

The International Exhibition will bring together 105+ Domestic and International Companies with representation from Tanzania, India, Kenya, China, Yemen and others. The aim is to showcase the latest products and technologies in the Pharmatech, Health, Medical & Lab industry to the stakeholders in Tanzania and East Africa.

RAIS SAMIA AIPA CHETI NMB CHA MLIPA GAWIO MKUBWA

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan akimkabidhi Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Benki ya NMB Ruth Zaipuna pamoja na Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya NMB, Dkt. Edwin Mhede Cheti cha Mlipa gawio kubwa serikalini wakati wa kikao kazi cha wenyeviti wa bodi na watendaji wakuu wa taasisi za umma jijini Arusha. Benki hiyo ambayo serikali ina miliki asilimia 31.8, ilitoa gawio la bilioni 45.5 mwaka wa fedha 2021- 2022.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dk Samia Suluhu Hassan ametoa tuzo maalum kwa Benki ya NMB katika kutambua mchango na utendaji mzuri wa taasisi hiyo ya fedha nchini.

Akizungumza katika kikao kazi cha wenyeviti wa bodi na watendaji wakuu wa taasisi za umma kinachofanyika katika ukumbi wa mikutano wa AICC jijini Arusha, Rais Samia amesema pamoja na kuwapongeza wale waliofanya vizuri, serikali pia itafanya tathmini ya utendaji wa taasisi na mashirika mengine nchini.

“Kupitia mashirika, serikali inaweza kukusanya fedha nyingi za kutosha kujazia upungufu wa bajeti ya nchi na hivyo kuipunguzia serikali mzigo wa kwenda kukopa nje,” alisema Dkt. Samia.

“Ni muhimu sana ofisi ya msajili wa hazina ihakikishe inasimamia ipasavyo sheria na kanuni zilizopo katika kuhakikisha kuwa taasisi za umma zinajiendesha kwa tija na kuipunguzia serikali mzigo wa gharama za kuziendesha,” alisema Rais Samia.

SIAH MALLE'S JOURNEY OF PURSUING HER PASSION

Siah Malle assessing engineering projects presented by young female engineers at the 8th Tanzania Women in Engineering Convention and Exhibition (TAWECE) held in Zanzibar.

Siah Malle is a shining example of a woman who has broken the glass ceiling in a male-dominated field. Her journey to become a judge at the 8th Tanzania Women in Engineering Convention and Exhibition (TAWECE) is a testament to her passion, dedication and hard work.

Growing up, Siah was fascinated by the world of science and technology. Her brother, a civil engineer, sparked her interest in engineering and she was determined to follow in his footsteps. Encouraged by her teachers, she studied science and mathematics at high school, where she excelled in these subjects.

Siah was then accepted onto a three-year diploma engineering course at Arusha Technical College where she studied engineering and her teacher, Mr. John Mbando, recognised her potential early on and encouraged her to move away from civil engineering and specialise in mechanical engineering.

Mr. Mbando convinced her that mechanical engineering had many advantages, including employability, benefits and creating solutions for society with tangible impacts. Siah's passion for mechanical engineering grew and she was determined to enter this profession.

NMB, VODACOM WAZINDUA ‘MILIKI SIMU-LIPA MDOGO MDOGO'

Benki ya NMB, kwa kushirikiana na Vodacom na Google, wamezindua kampeni ya ‘Miliki Simu, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo’, inayowezesha watanzania wa kipato cha chini na kati kumiliki simu janja (smartphone).

Kampeni hiyo inalenga kuhakikisha watanzania wengi zaidi wanakuwa sehemu ya uchumi wa kidijitali kwa maendeleo endelevu.

Katika kufanikisha hilo, Benki ya NMB imeingia makubaliano na kampuni ya Vodacom ili kurahisisha upatikanaji wa mikopo ya simu janja hizo.

Katika kuwezesha urahisi wa malipo:

• Mteja ataweza kulipa kianzio cha Tsh 20,000 kisha kulipa kuanzia Tsh 900 tu kwa siku.
• Mteja anaweza kuchagua pia kufanya malipo kwa wiki au mwezi.
• Mteja anaweza kujiunga na huduma hii kupitia menu ya M-Pesa, kisha kufika kwenye duka lolote la Vodacom kuchukua simu yake.
• Kwa mwaka huu zitatolewa simu milioni moja kwa wateja ambao watakidhi vigezo vya kukopeshwa.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi wa kampeni hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni, Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara wa Benki ya NMB, Filbert Mponzi alisema:

“Ubia huu una tija kwani utafungua uchumi wa kidijitali na kutengeneza fursa za ziada kwa Watanzania.”

NMB, ATCL WAZINDUA MFUMO WA MALIPO TIKETI ZA NDEGE

Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna (wa pili kulia) na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika la Ndege Tanzania (ATCL), Mhandisi Ladislaus Matindi (wa pili kushoto), wakionyesha mfano wa ndege kuashiria uzinduzi wa mfumo wa malipo ya tiketi za ndege kupitia matawi, mawakala wa NMB katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam Agosti 16, 2023. Kushoto ni Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa ATCL, Jamal Kiggundu na kulia ni Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara wa NMB, Filbert Mponzi.

Benki ya NMB na Shirika la Ndege Tanzania (ATCL), wamezindua ushirikiano wa kibiashara wa mifumo ya malipo ya tiketi za ndege 'Anga Rafiki - Tiketi Yako Imebima,' unaowapa fursa wasafiri wa kulipia tiketi kupitia matawi, mawakala na huduma za NMB Mkononi App, ambazo zitakuwa zimekatiwa Bima ya Safari moja kwa moja.
Ushirikiano huo umezinduliwa Makao Makuu ya NMB jijini Dar es Salaam leo Jumatano Agosti 16, ambako msafiri atakayelipia tiketi za safari za ndani ya nchi kupitia NMB, atakatiwa bima ya maisha, ulemavu ama upotevu wa mizigo safarini, ambapo atalipwa hadi Sh. Mil. 5 za Kitanzania itapotokea mteja kufariki dunia.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu (CEO), Ruth Zaipuna, alisema kwamba, kupitia matawi 229 na mawakala zaidi ya 21,000, wasafiri nchini wanaenda kufikiwa kirahisi kuwezesha upataji tiketi na kwa wateja wa benki hiyo wanazo njia za ziada za kulipia tiketi hizo kwa simu ya mkononi kupitia USSD na NMB App.

"Ni imani yetu sisi NMB kwamba, huduma hii sio tu inaenda kumpa urahisi na wepesi msafiri wa kulipia tiketi yake, bali kumkinga pia na majanga yatokanayo na safari kama ulemavu, kifo na upotevu wa mizigo.

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VODACOM YASHIRIKIANA NA NMB, GOOGLE KURAHISISHA UPATIKANAJI WA SIMU JANJA KUPITIA MIKOPO YA SIMU

Mkurugenzi wa Fedha wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Bi. Hilda Bujiku (kushoto) akiwa na Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara wa Benki ya NMB, Bw. Filbert Mponzi (kulia) wakifurahia kwa Pamoja baada ya kukata utepe kuashiria uzinduzi wa kampeni ya "Miliki Simu, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo" kwa kushirikiana na kampuni ya Google jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni. Kampeni hii inawawezesha Watanzania upatikanaji wa simu janja kwa bei nafuu nchini kwa kulipa kiasi cha kuanzia cha Shilingi 20,000 na kulipia kidogo kidogo kwa kima cha chini cha kuanzia shilingi 900 kuimarisha adhma ya serikali ya mapinduzi na ujumuishi wa kidigitali.

Ushirikiano mpya kati ya Google, NMB na Vodacom Tanzania Plc unatarajiwa kuimarisha mapinduzi ya kidijitali kwa kuwezesha upatikanaji wa simu janja kwa bei nafuu nchini. Kwa kulipa kiasi cha kuanzia cha Shilingi 20,000, wateja wa Vodacom wanaotimiza vigezo watapata simu janja zinazoweza kutumia mtandao wa 4G na hivyo kuwawezesha kunufaika na fursa zinazopatikana mtandaoni.

Mpango huo mpya uitwao "Miliki Simu, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo" kwa ushirikiano NMB na Android (mfumo wa uendeshaji wa Google kwa vifaa vya mkononi) unaenda sambamba na dira ya serikali ya ujumuishi wa kidijitali.

"Maono yetu daima yamekuwa kuipeleka Tanzania kwenye ulimwengu wa kidijitali na kubadilisha maisha kupitia teknolojia, kwa hivyo ushirikiano huu unaenda sambamba na adhma yetu ya kuwafungulia wateja wetu fursa zinazobadilisha maisha. Tunaamini kwamba ushirikiano huu utaleta mageuzi katika upatikanaji wa simu janja kwa wale ambao bado hawajanufaika na zana hizi za kidijitali. Tumeazimia kuwezesha wateja milioni moja kumiliki simu janja zenye uwezo wa 4G katika mwaka huu wa fedha pekee, na hivyo kuchangia kupunguza pengo kati ya wanaotumia na wasiotumia intaneti nchini" alisema Bi. Hilda Bujiku, Mkurugenzi wa Fedha wa kampuni ya Vodacom Tanzania.

Mikopo ya simu ni mbinu inayowezesha umiliki wa simu janja kirahisi na kwa gharama nafuu kupitia malipo ya siku au ya wiki kwa kima kidogo cha hadi Tsh 900 huku mtumiaji akifurahia manufaa yanayokuja na kuunganishwa kidijitali. Ushirikiano huu utatumia uwezo mpya wa kipengele cha kusimamia vifaa kwenye mfumo wa uendeshaji wa Android.

NMB, AIR TANZANIA PARTNER TO EASE AIR TICKET PAYMENTS

NMB CEO, Ruth Zaipuna (right) with ATCL Managing Director, Eng. Ladislaus Matindi (left) in a jovial mood during the launch of a payments partnership that will allow passengers to pay for their flight tickets at NMB branches, Wakala and NMB Mkononi.

NMB CEO, Ruth Zaipuna (2nd right) with ATCL Managing Director, Eng. Ladislaus Matindi (2nd left) display miniature planes to signify the launch of a payments partnership that will allow passengers to pay for their flight tickets at NMB branches, Wakala and NMB Mkononi. On the right is Chief of Retail Banking, Filbert Mponzi and on the left is ATCL CFO, Jamal Kiggundu.

NMB Bank and Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) yesterday announced a new partnership that does not only provide convenience and flexibility for air travel payments but also ensures safety for air travelers.

Under the new arrangement, the national flag carrier’s passengers and their checked-in luggage will automatically be insured during domestic flights upon paying for their tickets using NMB payment solutions.

Speaking during the announcement of the partnership at the bank’s head office in Dar es Salaam, the NMB Chief Executive Officer Ruth Zaipuna said the partnership is another step forward in providing the bank’s customers with the best offerings in the market.

Zaipuna said Air Tanzania’s customers can now capitalize on the bank’s 229 branch network, NMB Mkononi app and over 23,000 banking agents across the country to pay for their air tickets.

“This new partnership is a manifestation of our commitment to offer a suite of benefits that are aligned to the needs of today’s traveler. We are delighted to partner with Air Tanzania to power this unique payment solution that seeks to deliver a seamless and secure travel and payment experience.” Zaipuna said.

Zaipuna said the bank will partner with Reliance Insurance to compensate ATCL travelers in cases of luggage loss, accidents and flight delays.

“Under this arrangement, 5m/- will be compensated in case of death or permanent disability, 300,000/- for lost checked-in baggage and 150,000/- for any canceled or flight delays,” Zaipuna said.

KLM INTRODUCES NEW WORLD BUSINESS CLASS SEATS

• The seats, including all associated technology, are on average 10 - 15 per cent lighter than Business Class seats in the same segment, a factor in line with the KLM Sustainability agenda.
• The new seats can be adjusted to a comfortable bed of two meters (198 cm) or even closed for more privacy while working, relaxing and/or sleeping.

Nairobi, Kenya, August 15th 2023 - KLM Airline has upgraded its World Business Class seats in all its Boeing 777 aircraft in a move aimed at meeting evolving customer needs.

Both the Boeing 777-300 and the 777-200, will be equipped with the updated World Business Class seats that come with a sliding door for more comfort and privacy.

Commenting on the upgrade, Air France-KLM General Manager for East and Southern Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana Marius van der Ham said, “The seats have been improved in terms of design, technology and sustainability criteria. Based on extensive customer and competitive research, we have improved the seat so that the customer can enjoy even more privacy and comfort during the flight. With the renewed World Business Class, Premium Comfort, Economy Comfort and Economy Class seats, KLM is ready to meet the different wishes of passengers. We are pleased to be able to offer our customers worldwide these products and additional services.”

Thanks to innovative developments, the seats, including all associated technology, are on average 10 - 15 per cent lighter than Business Class seats in the same segment. This contributes to KLM's sustainability objectives.

Besides the lightweight sliding door that is easy to open and close, the upgraded seats offer passengers direct access to the aisle. The chair can be adjusted to a comfortable bed of two meters (198 cm) or even closed for more privacy while working, relaxing and/or sleeping.

More personal adjustment options and useful functionalities, including adjustable support for the lower back and a relax mode with a subtle back massage, is available.