AIRTEL TANZANIA YAIFIKISHA SmartWASOMI KWA WALIMU WA IT VISIWANI ZANZIBAR

Afisa Vifaa vya Intaneti wa Mradi wa Airtel SmartWASOMI, Bw. Harrison Isdory (kushoto), akitoa maelekezo kuhusu matumizi ya baadhi ya vifaa vya intaneti katika warsha iliyoandaliwa kwa walimu wa IT mjini Zanzibar hivi karibuni. Warsha hiyo imeandaliwa na Airtel Tanzania kupitia Airtel Africa Foundation, kwa kushirikiana na Shirika la Kimataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto (UNICEF) na Wizara ya Elimu, chini ya mpango wa Airtel SmartWASOMI, unaolenga kuboresha elimu ya kidijitali kwa kuwawezesha walimu na wanafunzi kupata maudhui ya kielimu kupitia maktaba mtandao ya Taasisi ya Elimu Tanzania na Shule Direct bila gharama ya vifurushi vya data.

Zanzibar – Airtel Tanzania, kupitia Airtel Africa Foundation na kwa kushirikiana na UNICEF pamoja na Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi na Teknolojia, imeendesha warsha ya mafunzo kwa walimu wa Zanzibar mwishoni mwa wiki, ikiwa ni sehemu ya utekelezaji wa mpango wa Airtel SmartWASOMI. Mpango huu wa elimu ya kidijitali unalenga kuongeza upatikanaji wa elimu bora kupitia teknolojia kote nchini Tanzania.

Warsha hiyo iliwaunganisha walimu 36 kutoka shule mbalimbali za sekondari zilizounganishwa na jukwaa la Airtel SmartWASOMI. Tangu uzinduzi wake mwezi Mei 2024 na Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa, mpango huo umefikia zaidi ya shule 400, ukiwa na athari chanya kwa maelfu ya walimu na wanafunzi. Jukwaa hili linatoa huduma ya mtandao bila gharama kwa rasilimali muhimu za kielimu, ikiwa ni pamoja na maudhui yaliyoidhinishwa na Taasisi ya Elimu Tanzania (TIE) na Shule Direct, hivyo kuwawezesha walimu na wanafunzi kujifunza bila gharama za data.

Kauli za viongozi

Mgeni rasmi katika tukio hilo, Mkurugenzi wa Elimu ya Sekondari Zanzibar, Bi. Asia Iddy Issa, alisifu mpango huo akisema:
"Mpango huu unasaidia ndoto yetu ya kuunda kizazi chenye uelewa wa kidijitali na unatatua changamoto zilizokwamisha upatikanaji wa nyenzo bora za kujifunzia, hasa katika maeneo yenye uhitaji mkubwa. Kwa kuwajengea uwezo walimu na kuondoa kikwazo cha gharama za data, tunapunguza pengo kati ya mbinu za kiasili za ufundishaji na ufundishaji wa kisasa."

NBC YAZINDUA MSIMU WA NNE WA KAMPENI YA “NBC SHAMBANI” KWA WAKULIMA WA KOROSHO MTWARA

Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya ya Tandahimba, mkoani Mtwara, Bw. Francis Mkuti (aliyeketi), akijaribu ubora wa trekta lililotolewa na Benki ya NBC kama zawadi kuu kwa mshindi wa kampeni ya ‘Wekeza NBC Shambani Ushinde’. Kampeni hiyo inaratibiwa na benki hiyo mahsusi kwa wakulima wa zao la korosho katika wilaya za Tandahimba na Newala, mkoani Mtwara, wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi iliyofanyika wilayani Tandahimba. Wanaoshuhudia tukio hilo ni pamoja na Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Benki ya NBC, Bw. Rayson Foya (aliyepanda trekta upande wa kushoto), Mrajisi Msaidizi wa Mkoa wa Mtwara, Bw. Robert Msunza (aliyepanda trekta upande wa kulia), Mwenyekiti wa Chama Kikuu cha Ushirika wa Wilaya za Tandahimba na Newala (TANECU), Bw. Karimu Chipola (aliyebaki standing katikati), pamoja na maofisa wengine wa benki hiyo na wakulima.

Tandahimba, Mtwara – Septemba 19, 2025:
Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) imezindua rasmi msimu wa nne wa kampeni yake ya “Wekeza NBC Shambani Ushinde” kwa wakulima wa zao la korosho katika mkoa wa Mtwara, hususan wilaya za Tandahimba na Newala. Kampeni hii ni mwendelezo wa jitihada za benki hiyo katika kuchochea uzalishaji wa zao la korosho kupitia huduma bunifu na zenye manufaa kwa wakulima.

Hafla ya uzinduzi imefanyika wilayani Tandahimba ikiongozwa na Katibu Tawala wa Wilaya, Bw. Francis Mkuti, aliyemuwakilisha Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Tandahimba, Kanali Michael Mntenjele. Hafla hiyo pia ilihudhuriwa na wadau mbalimbali wa sekta ya korosho, wakiwemo wakulima na viongozi waandamizi wa NBC wakiongozwa na Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha, Bw. Rayson Foya.

Kauli za viongozi

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla hiyo, Bw. Mkuti aliipongeza NBC kwa ubunifu na kujali maslahi ya wakulima nchini kupitia huduma zake za kifedha.
“Zaidi nimefurahi kusikia kupitia kampeni hii wakulima wanaweza kupata mikopo ya vitendea kazi muhimu kama matrekta, pembejeo, na mikopo ya malipo ya awali. Zawadi hizi ni zana za kilimo zinazochochea uzalishaji,” alisema.

Aidha, Bw. Mkuti alisisitiza umuhimu wa huduma za bima za afya na bima za kilimo zinazojumuishwa katika kampeni hiyo, akibainisha kuwa zina mchango mkubwa katika kusaidia wakulima kukabiliana na changamoto za kiafya na hasara zitokanazo na majanga ya asili.

Kwa upande wake, Bw. Foya alisema kampeni hiyo ni sehemu ya mchango wa NBC katika kufanikisha mkakati wa serikali kupitia Ajenda ya 2010/2030, inayolenga kuongeza uzalishaji wa mazao ya kilimo kutoka asilimia 5 hadi 10 ifikapo mwaka 2030.
“Sambamba na uzinduzi huu, tunatoa huduma mbalimbali ikiwemo ufunguaji wa akaunti zisizo na makato ya mwezi, mikopo ya zana za kilimo kwa wakulima mmoja mmoja, pamoja na mikopo kwa vyama vya ushirika (AMCOS/Union) kwa ajili ya pembejeo,” alieleza.

MKUU WA MKOA AZINDUA TAWI JIPYA LA EQUITY BANK GEITA

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Geita, Martine Shigela, amezindua rasmi tawi jipya la Benki ya Equity mjini Geita na kutoa wito kwa benki hiyo kuhakikisha inatoa mikopo kwa wanunuzi wa dhahabu ili kupunguza utegemezi wa mikopo kutoka nje ya nchi.

Fursa za Kifedha kwa Wananchi

Akizungumza katika hafla ya uzinduzi, Shigela alisema huduma za kifedha zinazotolewa na Equity Bank zitakuwa chachu ya kukuza uchumi wa ndani kwa kuwasaidia wachimbaji wadogo, wakulima, wafanyabiashara na wajasiriamali kupata mikopo nafuu.

Alisisitiza kuwa mkoa wa Geita una nafasi kubwa ya kustawi kiuchumi iwapo sekta ya madini itawezeshwa ipasavyo kupitia huduma bora za kifedha.

Mkakati wa Kitaifa wa Equity

Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Equity Tanzania, Isabela Maganga, alisema kufunguliwa kwa tawi la Geita ni sehemu ya mkakati wa kitaifa wa benki hiyo kuhakikisha wananchi wanapata huduma karibu na maeneo yao, hususan katika mikoa yenye shughuli kubwa za kiuchumi.

BENKI YA NMB YAFANYA KONGAMANO MAALUM NA WAFANYABIASHARA WA TABORA

Benki ya NMB imeandaa kongamano maalum kwa wafanyabiashara wa mkoa wa Tabora, lenye lengo la kujadili fursa za kifedha na huduma mbalimbali zinazotolewa na benki hiyo.

Meneja Mwandamizi wa Idara ya Biashara wa NMB, Dickson Richard, akizungumza katika kongamano hilo lililofanyika katika Halmashauri ya Manispaa ya Tabora, amesema benki imejipanga kuendelea kushirikiana kwa karibu na wafanyabiashara ili kuwawezesha kifedha na kukuza biashara zao.

Kongamano hilo limewaleta pamoja wafanyabiashara wa Tabora, likiwa jukwaa la kuimarisha mahusiano na kuonesha nafasi ya benki katika kuchochea ukuaji wa biashara na uchumi wa eneo hilo.

VODACOM YAZINDUA OFISI YA KANDA YA KASKAZINI PAMOJA NA DUKA JIPYA JIJINI ARUSHA

Mkuu wa Kanda ya Kaskazini wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Bw. George Venanty, akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa ofisi mpya ya Kanda ya Kaskazini jijini Arusha. Tukio hilo lilihudhuriwa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Philip Besiimire, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa kampuni hiyo, David Tarimo, pamoja na wafanyakazi wengine wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Philip Besiimire, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa kampuni hiyo, David Tarimo, na Mkurugenzi wa Biashara, Brigita Shirima, wakiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja na wafanyakazi wengine wa Vodacom wakati wa uzinduzi wa ofisi ya Kanda ya Kaskazini pamoja na duka jipya la Vodacom jijini Arusha.

Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Vodacom Tanzania PLC, David Tarimo (wa pili kushoto), akimsikiliza Meneja wa Maduka ya Rejareja wa kampuni hiyo, Vanessa Mlawi, akielezea huduma mbalimbali za kidijitali wakati wa uzinduzi wa duka jipya pamoja na ofisi ya Vodacom Kanda ya Kaskazini zilizoko katika jengo la PAPU jijini Arusha. Uzinduzi huo, uliofanyika kama sehemu ya maadhimisho ya miaka 25 ya kampuni hiyo, unaendelea kusogeza huduma karibu na wateja kupitia njia mbalimbali, ikiwemo za kidijitali. Kulia (mwenye kofia nyekundu) ni Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Vodacom, Philip Besiimire.

Wafanyakazi wa Vodacom Tanzania wakiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja baada ya uzinduzi wa ofisi ya Kanda ya Kaskazini na duka jipya lililoko katika jengo la PAPU jijini Arusha.

Wateja wa muda mrefu wa Vodacom Tanzania wakiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja baada ya kupokea zawadi kama ishara ya shukrani kwa uaminifu wao kwa kampuni hiyo kwa kipindi cha miaka 25. Tukio hilo limefanyika jijini Arusha kama sehemu ya maadhimisho ya miaka 25 ya kampuni hiyo.

TCB LAUNCHES FIVE-YEAR “STAWI BOND” WORTH TZS 150 BILLION TO EMPOWER SMEs

Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) Chief Executive Officer, Nicodemus Mkama (second left), hands over the approval note for Tanzania Commercial Bank Plc’s Stawi Bond to the bank’s Managing Director, Adam Mihayo (second right), during the bond launch in Dar es Salaam. Looking on are the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Elijah Mwandumbya (left), and TCB Chairman, Martin Kilimba.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 17 September 2025; Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) has officially launched a five-year bond known as the “Stawi Bond” with a total value of TZS 150 billion, of which the first tranche is TZS 50 billion. The bond aims to support access to affordable loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The Stawi Bond offers investors an attractive 13.5% annual interest rate, payable quarterly. With a minimum investment of TZS 500,000, the initiative opens the door for a wider number of Tanzanians to participate in the capital markets while enjoying reliable returns.

TCB’S REMARKS

Speaking during the launch, TCB Managing Director, Adam Mihayo, said that proceeds from the Stawi Bond will be directed towards empowering SMEs.

“The Stawi Bond provides a real solution for small businesses, as it will enable them to access affordable loans and grow their operations. This is also part of our strategy to enhance financial inclusion for more Tanzanians,” Mihayo stated.

GOVERNMENT REMARKS

On behalf of the government, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Elijah Mwandumbya, emphasized that the Stawi Bond is more than just a financial instrument.

He noted that it creates a new avenue for citizens to directly participate in national investment, thereby contributing to inclusive economic growth.

Mwandumbya added that the government remains committed to creating an enabling policy environment that encourages financial institutions to design innovative products that expand access to affordable financing for SMEs. He further highlighted that this aligns with government efforts to strengthen the economy and reduce dependence on external borrowing.

STANBIC YAWAWEZESHA WAFANYAKAZI WA MIGODINI GEITA KUKUA KIFEDHA

Suluhisho Maalumu kwa Wahandisi, Mafundi na Wafanyakazi wa Migodi

Geita, Tanzania – Ijumaa, 12 Septemba 2025:
Geita ni kiini cha sekta ya madini nchini Tanzania, ikiwa makazi ya maelfu ya wanaume na wanawake wanaochangia ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa. Kwa kutambua mchango wao, Benki ya Stanbic Tanzania imetangaza kujidhatiti katika kuwawezesha wafanyakazi wa migodini Geita kupitia suluhisho bora za kifedha zinazowawezesha kustawi, kuwekeza na kujenga mustakabali wa kudumu.

Mikopo ya Nyumba, Magari na Vifaa

Katika hafla maalumu ya wafanyakazi wa migodini, Stanbic ilitambulisha rasmi huduma za kifedha zikiwemo:

• Mikopo ya nyumba yenye thamani hadi TZS bilioni 1.2, muda wa marejesho hadi miaka 20.
• Straight purchase loans ambapo benki inafadhili hadi 90% ya thamani ya nyumba.
• Takeover mortgages kwa masharti nafuu zaidi.
• Mikopo ya magari na vifaa – kuanzia magari binafsi, mabasi, hadi vifaa vya migodini kama excavators, bulldozers na drilling rigs.

“Geita siyo tu kitovu cha madini, ni jamii ya watu wenye maono makubwa wanaoendesha gurudumu la uchumi wa Tanzania,” alisema Emmanuel Mahodanga, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi Stanbic Tanzania.

PUMA ENERGY TANZANIA INAUGURATES NEW SERVICE STATION IN SINGIDA

Singida, Tanzania - 17 September 2025; Puma Energy Tanzania has inaugurated its new service station in Singida Region, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding access to reliable energy, creating economic opportunities, and energizing communities across the country.

Strategically located in the Central Zone, the Puma Singida Service Station will provide motorists, transport operators, and businesses with access to high-quality fuels, lubricants, and convenience services. The station has been designed and will be operated in line with Puma’s internationally recognized Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards, ensuring customers enjoy safe, dependable, and efficient service at all times.

The new facility features a wide range of modern amenities, including a gym, restaurant, mini-supermarket, office space, and car service and wash bay facilities. It will serve fuel needs for retail customers, households, and transporters alike—cementing Puma’s position as a trusted energy partner supporting both daily life and business growth.

Speaking during the launch, Mr. Benedict Ndunguru, Head of Commercial at Puma Energy Tanzania, represented Ms. Fatma Abdallah, Managing Director of Puma Energy Tanzania. On her behalf, he reaffirmed the company’s long-term vision for the country and strong commitment to the Singida region:

“The launch of this service station in Singida reflects our dedication to bringing reliable, safe, and innovative energy solutions closer to communities. Beyond convenience, this investment will create jobs, support local suppliers, and contribute directly to the economic growth of the region. We are here for the long run and remain committed to energizing communities and supporting Tanzania’s energy future.”

ECOBANK YAADHIMISHA MIAKA 40 AFRIKA NA MIAKA 15 TANZANIA - GUTUKA NA ECOBANK!

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wafanyabiashara Wadogo na Wakati (SME) wa Ecobank Tanzania, Juma Hamisi (katikati), akizungumza na waandishi wa habari kuhusu kampeni maalum ya “Gutuka na Ecobank”, ikiwa ni sehemu ya maadhimisho ya miaka 40 ya huduma za benki hiyo barani Afrika na miaka 15 ya huduma zake hapa Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, 10 Septemba 2025 – Ecobank, benki inayoongoza barani Afrika, inasherehekea miaka 40 ya huduma bora Afrika na miaka 15 ya huduma nchini Tanzania. Katika maadhimisho haya, Ecobank imezindua kampeni kabambe ya “Gutuka na Ecobank!” yenye lengo la kuhamasisha tabia ya kuweka akiba na kuwashukuru wateja kwa uaminifu wao.

KUHUSU KAMPENI

Kampeni hii ya miezi mitatu inalenga wateja wa akaunti ya Supa Seva, ambapo watapata nafasi ya kujishindia zawadi mbalimbali.
Akizungumza kwenye uzinduzi, Meneja Mwandamizi wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi, Innocent Urio, alisema:

“Kupitia kampeni hii, wateja wetu watajipatia zawadi mbalimbali zikiwemo pikipiki za miguu mitatu (Gutas) na pesa taslimu hadi TZS 1,000,000. Mwishoni mwa kampeni, zawadi kubwa itakuwa GUTA (Tricycle) kupitia droo ya bahati nasibu.”

JINSI YA KUSHIRIKI

• Fungua akaunti ya Supa Seva kupitia www.ecobank.com au tawi lolote la Ecobank.
• Weka akiba kwenye akaunti yako – kadri unavyoongeza akiba, ndivyo nafasi zako za ushindi zinavyoongezeka.

TCB YAZINDUA STAWI BOND: FURSA MPYA KWA WAWEKEZAJI NA WAJASIRIAMALI WADOGO

Benki ya Biashara Tanzania (TCB) imezindua rasmi hatifungani mpya ya miaka mitano ijulikanayo kama Stawi Bond, yenye thamani ya Shilingi bilioni 150, ambapo toleo la kwanza ni Shilingi bilioni 50. 

Hatifungani hii inalenga kukusanya fedha zitakazotumika kutoa mikopo nafuu kwa wajasiriamali wadogo na wa kati, ambao mara nyingi hukabiliwa na changamoto za upatikanaji wa mitaji kwa riba nafuu.

Kwa mujibu wa TCB, Stawi Bond inatoa riba ya kuvutia ya asilimia 13.5 kwa mwaka, itakayolipwa kila baada ya robo ya mwaka. Kiwango cha chini cha uwekezaji ni Shilingi laki tano, hatua inayowezesha wananchi wengi kushiriki kwenye soko la mitaji.

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KAULI YA TCB

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa TCB, Adam Mihayo, alisema fedha zitakazopatikana kupitia Stawi Bond zitaelekezwa moja kwa moja kusaidia wafanyabiashara wadogo na wa kati.

“Stawi Bond inaleta suluhisho la kweli kwa wafanyabiashara wadogo, kwani tutawawezesha kupata mikopo nafuu na hivyo kukuza shughuli zao. Hii pia ni sehemu ya mkakati wetu wa kuongeza ujumuishi wa kifedha kwa Watanzania wengi zaidi,” alisema Mihayo.

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KAULI YA SERIKALI

Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Fedha, Elijah Mwandumbya, alisema Stawi Bond ni zaidi ya chombo cha kifedha, kwani inafungua njia mpya ya wananchi kushiriki moja kwa moja kwenye uwekezaji wa taifa na kuchochea ukuaji wa uchumi shirikishi.

Alibainisha kuwa serikali itaendelea kuboresha mazingira ya kisera ili taasisi za kifedha ziweze kuja na ubunifu unaowawezesha wafanyabiashara kupata mikopo nafuu, sambamba na jitihada za kuimarisha uchumi na kupunguza utegemezi wa mikopo ya kigeni.

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KAULI YA CMSA

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Mamlaka ya Masoko ya Mitaji na Dhamana (CMSA), Nicodemus Mkama, alisema Stawi Bond ni ya kihistoria kwa kuwa ni mara ya kwanza benki ya serikali kutoa hatifungani ya aina hiyo.

Alieleza kuwa hii ni sehemu ya utekelezaji wa Mkakati wa Ufadhili Mbadala wa Miradi, unaolenga kuzisaidia taasisi za umma kutumia masoko ya mitaji badala ya kutegemea bajeti pekee.

VODACOM TANZANIA GRADUATES GIRLS IN STEM THROUGH ‘CODE LIKE A GIRL’ PROGRAM

Vodacom Tanzania Plc’s Youth and Training Specialist, Mr. Samwel Komba, presents a certificate to student Doris Nisetasi, a graduate of the Code Like a Girl program. The initiative aims to enhance awareness among female students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and is sponsored by Vodacom Tanzania in partnership with dLab. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday in Dar es Salaam.

Graduate of the Coding Program, Lairati Yahya, presents her group’s project during the climax of the Code Like a Girltraining in Dar es Salaam. The program, run by dLab with sponsorship from Vodacom Tanzania PLC, aims to educate and inspire girls to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). To date, more than 3,370 girls across the country have graduated from the training.

VODACOM LAUNCHES VISION 2030, INVESTS OVER $100M IN TECH INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION

Philip Besiimire, Managing Director of Vodacom Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, 14 September 2025 – As Vodacom Tanzania celebrates 25 years of service to the nation, the company has unveiled one of the largest infrastructure investments in its history: a technology modernization program worth over $100 million. This bold initiative aims to transform connectivity, elevate service quality, and accelerate digital inclusion across both urban centers and underserved rural communities—supporting national growth for the next 25 years and beyond.

The program will upgrade thousands of network sites nationwide and introduce cutting-edge enhancements to the company’s IT infrastructure, including the M-Pesa platform. Customers can expect faster data speeds, improved call quality, more stable M-Pesa services, and enhanced cybersecurity—direct responses to the needs of Vodacom’s growing user base, now numbering in the tens of millions.

“Our journey to Vision 2030 has officially begun,” said Philip Besiimire, Managing Director of Vodacom Tanzania. “With this investment, we are laying the groundwork for the next five years and beyond—empowering people through better access, protecting the planet through greener technologies, and maintaining the trust of our customers, partners, and investors. To date, over 1,000 network sites have already been upgraded across the Lake Zone, Southern Highlands, and parts of Central Tanzania.”

Aligning With National and Global Goals

Vodacom Tanzania’s Vision 2030 places people, planet, and trust at the core of every decision. The modernization program aligns closely with Tanzania’s national digital transformation agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In line with its Net Zero 2035 ambition, Vodacom’s new infrastructure will cut power consumption by up to 30%, using energy-efficient technologies that also improve network performance and coverage. This strengthens the company’s ESG commitments while ensuring that high-quality digital access reaches even the most remote areas.

186 SMEs GRADUATE FROM SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AT INAUGURAL BIASHARA SUMMIT

Hon. Dr. Blandina Kilama, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Planning Commission, delivers her remarks during the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) Graduation at the Hyatt Regency in Dar es Salaam.

• 186 Tanzanian SMEs graduate from the Supplier Development Programme, gaining skills and networks to compete in corporate, government, and regional supply chains under AfCFTA.
• GAIN partnership delivers a nutrition-sensitive track, strengthening food and agriculture businesses that improve access to affordable, nutritious food in Tanzania.
• Government, private sector, and development partners unite at the inaugural Stanbic Biashara Summit to discuss local content as a driver of Vision 2050, aligning enterprise development with national and global goals.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Friday, 12 September 2025: 186 Tanzanian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) graduated from the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) during the first-ever Stanbic Biashara Summit in Dar es Salaam, in what leaders hailed as a milestone for entrepreneurship, nutrition, and inclusive growth.

Hosted at the Hyatt Regency, the event combined a graduation ceremony with a high-level dialogue on how local content can drive Tanzania’s socio-economic development. Government officials, private sector leaders, development partners, and entrepreneurs attended the celebration, which organisers said will become an annual platform for enterprise development and innovation.

The 2025 graduating class included 186 businesses across four cohorts, among them a nutrition-sensitive track delivered in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Since the programme’s inception in 2022, a total of 300 businesses have graduated.

The SDP equips SMEs with practical skills in financial management, leadership, supply chain compliance, market linkages, and innovation. Participants are now better prepared to compete for contracts with corporates, government institutions, and in regional markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“This programme closes the gap between ambition and opportunity,” said Kai Mollel, Head of Stanbic Biashara Incubator. “It helps entrepreneurs move from informal operations to investment-ready businesses capable of entering large supply chains.”

NBC YAKUTANA NA WATEJA WAKUBWA MWANZA, YAONYESHA DIRA YA KUANZISHA DAWATI MAALUM

Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Wakubwa wa Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Bw. Elvis Ndunguru (kushoto), akizungumza na wageni waalikwa ambao ni wateja wa benki hiyo jijini Mwanza wakati wa hafla ya chakula cha jioni iliyoandaliwa kwa ajili ya wateja wakubwa kutoka makampuni, taasisi na wateja binafsi. Hafla hiyo ililenga kujadili fursa za biashara, kutambulisha huduma mpya na kuwajengea uelewa zaidi kuhusu faida na manufaa ya huduma hizo. Tukio hilo, lililoandaliwa na Timu ya Biashara na Uwekezaji (CIB) ya NBC, lilifanyika mwishoni mwa wiki jijini Mwanza.

Mwanza, Septemba 14, 2025 – Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) imekutana na wateja wake wakubwa (corporates) jijini Mwanza kwa lengo la kujadili fursa za biashara, kutambulisha huduma mpya, na kueleza dhamira yake ya kuanzisha dawati maalum la wataalamu wabobevu kwa ajili ya wadau wa sekta za madini, kilimo na uvuvi.

Hafla hiyo ya chakula cha jioni ilihudhuriwa na wateja wakubwa wa NBC pamoja na maofisa waandamizi wa benki hiyo, ambapo wateja walipata nafasi ya kujadili namna huduma bora na za kibunifu zinaweza kusaidia sekta zao kiuchumi.

KUZINDUA DAWATI MAALUM KWA SEKTA MUHIMU

Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Wakubwa wa NBC, Elvis Ndunguru, alisema dawati hilo litakuwa kiunganishi muhimu kati ya benki na wadau wa sekta hizo:

“Huu ni muendelezo wa matukio tuliyoanzisha ili kujadili na wateja wetu namna ya kuboresha huduma zetu kulingana na mahitaji yao. NBC tunatambua umuhimu wa kutoa huduma bora na za ubunifu kwa wateja, na dawati hili litatusaidia kuwa karibu zaidi na wadau wa sekta za madini, kilimo na uvuvi.”

GGML KUSHIRIKI KIKAMILIFU MAONESHO YA 8 YA TEKNOLOJIA YA MADINI MKOANI GEITA

Geita, 16 Septemba 2025 – Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), kampuni tanzu ya AngloGold Ashanti, imethibitisha kushiriki kikamilifu katika Maonesho ya 8 ya Teknolojia ya Madini yatakayofanyika katika viwanja vya Bombambili, mkoani Geita kuanzia Septemba 18 hadi 28, 2025. Mbali na ushiriki wake, GGML imetoa udhamini wa Shilingi milioni 200 za Kitanzania, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mchango wake katika mafanikio ya maonesho hayo muhimu.

Kampuni hiyo, ambayo mwaka huu inaadhimisha miaka 25 tangu kuanza shughuli zake nchini Tanzania, imeendelea kuwa mdau mkubwa wa maendeleo ya sekta ya madini na jamii kwa ujumla katika mkoa wa Geita – mkoa unaoongoza kwa shughuli za uchimbaji madini nchini.

Mkoa wa Geita umejipambanua kama kitovu cha uchimbaji madini nchini, huku shughuli hizi zikichangia ukuaji mkubwa wa uchumi wa ndani. Kupitia kampuni kama GGML, maendeleo ya elimu, ujenzi wa miundombinu, na fursa za ajira zimeongezeka, hivyo kuimarisha maisha ya wakazi wa Geita na maeneo jirani.

JUKWAA LA UBUNIFU NA USHIRIKIANO

Maonesho ya Teknolojia ya Madini yamekuwa jukwaa muhimu la kuwakutanisha wadau mbalimbali wa sekta – wakiwemo wachimbaji wakubwa na wadogo, taasisi za serikali, wataalamu wa teknolojia, watoa huduma na jamii – kwa lengo la kubadilishana maarifa, kuonesha ubunifu na kujadili mbinu bora za kuongeza tija.

XIAOMI LAUNCHES REDMI 15C IN TANZANIA: SLEEK DESIGN, IMMERSIVE DISPLAY AND EVERYDAY POWER

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 15th September 2025; Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading technology innovators, has officially entered the Tanzanian market with the launch of its newest smartphone, the Redmi 15C. The move marks a significant milestone in Tanzania’s growing role as a hub for digital adoption in East Africa.

Tanzania: A Market on the Rise

Xiaomi’s arrival highlights the brand’s confidence in Tanzania’s rapidly expanding digital economy. With one of the region’s youngest populations and a surge in mobile internet usage, Tanzania presents a unique opportunity for innovation and growth. The launch of the Redmi 15C signals Xiaomi’s commitment to making cutting-edge technology accessible to both the country’s youth and its corporate sector.

Mr. Eric William Mkomonye, Marketing Manager for Xiaomi Tanzania, said: “Tanzania is one of the most exciting markets in East Africa, with a young and dynamic population that is shaping the future of technology adoption. By introducing the Redmi 15C, we are offering a device that combines comfort, performance, and innovation at a price point that makes sense for this market. In addition to this, we are setting a new standard with a 24 + 1-month warranty for each device, the first of its kind in the region.”

CRDB YAZIDI KUIMARISHA HUDUMA BAADA YA MABORESHO MAKUBWA YA MFUMO MKUU WA UTOAJI HUDUMA

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Abdulmajid Nsekela (katikati), akihudumia na kupokea maoni ya wateja kuhusu maboresho ya mfumo mkuu wa utoaji huduma yaliyofanyika hivi karibuni katika tawi la CRDB TPA lililopo katika Jengo la Bandari jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Abdulmajid Nsekela, ameendelea na mikutano yake na wateja jijini Dar es Salaam ikiwa ni mwendelezo wa ziara zinazolenga kujenga uelewa na kuimarisha huduma za benki baada ya kukamilika kwa maboresho makubwa ya mfumo mkuu wa utoaji huduma (Core Banking System).

Akiwa katika tawi la CRDB TPA lililopo katika Jengo la Bandari, Nsekela alikutana na mameneja wa matawi ya Kanda ya Dar es Salaam na Pwani pamoja na wanahabari. Pia alipata nafasi ya kuzungumza na wateja waliokuwa wakihudumiwa, ambapo aliwashukuru kwa uvumilivu na ushirikiano wao wakati wa mabadiliko ya mfumo.

“Kuanzia tarehe 8 Septemba tulihamia kwenye mfumo mkuu wa utoaji huduma za benki ambapo, kwa ukubwa wa mabadiliko yaliyofanyika, baadhi ya wateja wetu walipata changamoto katika akaunti zao na baadhi ya miamala kutofanikiwa. Juhudi za wataalamu wetu zimefanyika usiku na mchana, na hadi jana akaunti zilizokuwa na changamoto zilirudi katika hali yake ya kawaida. Aidha, wateja ambao miamala yao ilikwama walirudishiwa fedha katika akaunti zao na miamala kuendelea kufanyika kwa ufanisi,” alisema Nsekela.

Nsekela alibainisha kuwa uwekezaji katika mfumo huu mpya umezingatia mahitaji ya sasa na ya baadaye ya wateja. Maboresho hayo yametekelezwa pia katika nchi ambako CRDB inafanya biashara — Tanzania, Burundi na Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) — na huduma zinaendelea vizuri.

Aidha, mageuzi hayo yanatoa msingi wa Benki kujitanua zaidi kimataifa, hususan baada ya kupata leseni ya kuanzisha ofisi Dubai.

Akizungumza kuhusu mwenendo wa biashara, Nsekela alisisitiza kuwa licha ya kipindi cha mabadiliko, benki imeendelea kufanya vizuri, jambo linalothibitisha imani ya wateja kwa CRDB. Vilevile aliwashukuru wafanyakazi kwa kujitoa kwao na kuwataka kuendeleza weledi katika kusimamia mfumo mpya ili kuhakikisha unaleta matokeo yaliyokusudiwa.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Abdulmajid Nsekela, akiangalia namna huduma zinavyotolewa kwa wateja kupitia mfumo mkuu wa utoaji huduma ulioanza kutumika hivi karibuni. Ukaguzi huo umefanyika katika tawi la CRDB TPA lililopo katika Jengo la Bandari jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni, ambako alitembelea kusikiliza na kupokea maoni ya wateja kuhusu maboresho hayo.

UWEKEZAJI WA USD MILIONI 5 WAONGEZA FURSA KWA WAKULIMA WA VIUNGO TANZANIA

Nairobi – Wakulima wa mazao ya viungo nchini Tanzania wamepata neema mpya baada ya kampuni ya Aavishkaar Capital kuwekeza Dola za Marekani milioni 5 kwa ajili ya ukuzaji na uchakataji wa mazao hayo ili kukidhi mahitaji ya soko la kimataifa.

Uwekezaji huu utafaidisha zaidi ya wakulima 3,000 nchini Tanzania, Nigeria na Madagascar kupitia kampuni ya Horizon Group, inayoshirikiana na wakulima wa viungo katika nchi hizo.

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Uwekezaji Unaoungwa Mkono na Washirika wa Kimataifa

Aavishkaar, inayofanya kazi chini ya mwamvuli wa Aavishkaar Group, imetangaza uwekezaji huu barani Afrika kwa kushirikiana na KfW, benki ya uwekezaji na maendeleo inayomilikiwa na Serikali ya Ujerumani.

Ufadhili huo umetolewa kupitia Mfuko wa Dunia wa Kusaidia Mnyororo wa Ugavi (GSCSF) ambao umetoa mkopo wa Dola milioni 5 kwa Horizon Group Africa. Huu ni uwekezaji wa nne mkubwa kufanywa na GSCSF barani Afrika.

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Horizon Group na Soko la Viungo

Kampuni ya Horizon Group hujihusisha na utafutaji, uchakataji na usafirishaji wa viungo kwenda nchi za Umoja wa Ulaya (EU), Asia na Marekani kupitia vituo vyake vya Tanzania, Nigeria na Madagascar.

Viungo vinavyoshughulikiwa na Horizon ni pamoja na tangawizi, bizari (manjano), iliki, mdalasini, karafuu na pilipili manga.

KILOMBERO SUGAR CELEBRATES 23 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT MIT CONFERENCE 2025

Morogoro, Tanzania – September 11, 2025 – Kilombero Sugar Company this week marked a major milestone by hosting the 2025 Managers in Training (MIT) Conference, celebrating 23 years of cultivating leadership and technical excellence in Tanzania’s sugar industry.

The event brought together government officials, corporate leaders, mentors, and aspiring managers to honor the legacy and future of the MIT program.

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Commitment to Talent Development

Opening the conference, Ms. Diana Mwakitwange, Human Resources Director at Kilombero Sugar, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to building future leaders:

“This program is not just about training managers, it’s about building a generation of leaders who will shape the future of our industry and our nation.”

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Government Endorsement

Representing the Guest of Honour, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Erick Mgaya, praised Kilombero Sugar’s long-term investment in human capital.

“This is not just a success story; it is a national asset. Every graduate who emerges from this program is a torchbearer of innovation, productivity, and national pride.”

EXIM BANK NA GF AUTOMOBILE WAINGIA USHIRIKIANO KURAHISISHA UMILIKI WA MAGARI

Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Bw. Shani Kinswaga (kushoto), na Mkurugenzi wa GF Automobile, Bw. Mujtaba Karmali (kulia), wakisaini makubaliano ya ushirikiano katika ofisi za GF Automobile jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 10 Septemba 2025. Hafla hiyo ilishuhudiwa na Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Sheria wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Bw. Edmund Mwasaga, pamoja na Mkuu wa Fedha za Shirika wa GF Automobile, Bw. Raza Hussain Vakil. Ushirikiano huu utawezesha wateja wa Benki ya Exim kupata mikopo nafuu ya magari yenye masharti mepesi ya marejesho, hivyo kurahisisha safari ya umiliki wa magari kwa wateja binafsi na wafanyabiashara.

Dar es Salaam, 10 Septemba 2025 – Exim Bank Tanzania na GF Trucks & Automobile Limited wamesaini rasmi Mkataba wa Makubaliano (MoU), hatua muhimu inayolenga kurahisisha safari ya umiliki wa magari nchini Tanzania kwa kutoa suluhisho la kifedha nafuu na linalozingatia mahitaji ya mteja.

Kupitia ushirikiano huu, wateja binafsi na wafanyabiashara wa Exim Bank sasa wanaweza kumiliki magari mapya kabisa kwa kuchangia kiasi kidogo cha awali, huku wakifurahia marejesho mepesi ya kila mwezi kwa kipindi cha hadi miaka sita.

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Kauli Kutoka Exim Bank

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya kusaini makubaliano hayo, Bw. Shani Kinswaga, Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Exim Bank Tanzania alisema:

“Wateja wetu ndio kiini cha kila kitu tunachofanya. Tumejizatiti kwenda mbali zaidi ya huduma za kifedha ili kurahisisha maisha yao. Kupitia ushirikiano huu na GF Automobile, umiliki wa gari unakuwa rahisi zaidi – kuanzia upatikanaji wa mkopo, usajili, hadi bima. Mteja anaingia akiwa na hitaji na kutoka akiwa na suluhisho kamili.”

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Kauli Kutoka GF Automobile

Kwa upande wake, Bw. Mujtaba Karmali, Mkurugenzi wa GF Automobile, alibainisha:

NMB YAKABIDHI JEZI ZA MILIONI 36 KWA SHIMIWI KWA AJILI YA MICHEZO YA WATUMISHI WA UMMA

Dar es Salaam. Benki ya NMB imekabidhi jezi na vifaa vya michezo vyenye thamani ya Shilingi milioni 36 kwa Shirikisho la Michezo ya Wizara na Idara za Serikali (Shimiwi), ikiwa ni sehemu ya mchango wake katika kukuza michezo miongoni mwa watumishi wa umma nchini.

Hafla ya makabidhiano hayo imefanyika jijini Dar es Salaam na kuhudhuriwa na viongozi wa Shimiwi wakiongozwa na Katibu Mkuu Alex Temba na Naibu Katibu Mkuu Mariam Kihange.

Akizungumza katika tukio hilo, Meneja Mwandamizi wa Idara ya Mahusiano ya Benki ya NMB na Serikali, Amanda Feruzi, alisema benki inaona michezo kama chachu ya mshikamano, afya bora, na kuongeza ari ya utendaji kazi kwa watumishi wa umma.

“NMB itaendelea kushirikiana na Shimiwi na wadau wengine kuhakikisha michezo inakuwa daraja la mshikamano na kuimarisha afya za watumishi wa umma,” alisema Feruzi.

Katika makabidhiano hayo, NMB ilikabidhi jezi, tracksuit na kombe kwa ajili ya maandalizi ya michezo inayowakutanisha Wizara na Idara za Serikali. Viongozi wa NMB walioungana na Feruzi katika tukio hilo ni Meneja NMB Kenyatta Deogratius Kawoga na Meneja Mahusiano Mwandamizi wa NMB, Josephine Kulwa.

MAJADILIANO YA CEOrt YAONESHA FURSA YA DOLA BILIONI 11.7 KATIKA MNYORORO WA THAMANI WA MADINI

Dar es Salaam, 9 Septemba 2025. Tanzania ipo katika hatua ya mageuzi ya viwanda ambayo huenda ikafungua fursa ya mapato ya ziada ya hadi dola bilioni 11.7 kwa mwaka na kuzalisha zaidi ya ajira 25,000, kwa mujibu wa ripoti mpya iliyowasilishwa kwenye mkutano wa ngazi ya juu wa CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt) uliofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam.

Kikao hicho kilichofanyika katika hoteli ya Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro kiliandaliwa kwa kaulimbiu:
“Kufanikisha Uzalishaji Afrika: Mnyororo wa Thamani wa Madini hadi Uzalishaji.”
Kilileta pamoja viongozi wa sekta binafsi, watunga sera, wanadiplomasia na washirika wa kimkakati kujadili namna Tanzania inaweza kuongeza thamani kwa kuchakata madini ndani ya nchi badala ya kuuza ghafi.

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Fursa za Kuwekeza katika Mnyororo wa Thamani

Ripoti iliyofadhiliwa na Uingereza kupitia mpango wa Manufacturing Africa, na kutekelezwa na kampuni za McKinsey & Company, BDO, kwa ushirikiano na ASNL Advisory, imebaini:

• Fursa 14 kubwa za uwekezaji katika aina 11 za madini, yakiwemo dhahabu, grafiti, nikeli, shaba, kobalti, chokaa, fosfati, na madini adimu.
• Uwezo wa kuzalisha bidhaa zenye thamani kama saruji, vigae, glasi, dhahabu iliyosafishwa, vito vya thamani, na madini ya betri muhimu kwa uchumi wa kijani.

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Kauli za Viongozi

Marianne Young, Balozi wa Uingereza nchini Tanzania:
“Tanzania inaweza kuwa kitovu cha uzalishaji kwa ukanda huu na mshiriki muhimu katika uchumi wa kijani duniani. Uingereza itaendelea kuunga mkono mageuzi ya viwanda kupitia mnyororo wa thamani wa madini.”

David Tarimo, Mwenyekiti wa CEOrt:
“Sekta ya madini inachangia takribani 10% ya GDP, huku dhahabu ikichangia 80% ya mauzo ya nje. Ni wakati wa kuhamia kwenye uchakataji wa ndani ili kufanikisha ukuaji wa kiuchumi wa kudumu.”

NEW LITERACY PAPER CALLS FOR URGENT EVIDENCE-TO-POLICY ACTION

Kwame Akyeampong, Professor of International Education and Development at the Open University, UK.

Embu, Kenya – Friday, 5th September 2025. A new literacy paper calling for urgent evidence-based action to tackle global learning poverty was spotlighted at the 6th Biennial Education Evidence for Action (EE4A) and EDF Conference, ahead of its official launch later this year.

Produced by the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE), in partnership with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) and the British Council, the paper emphasizes the need to translate rigorous evidence into government policies and classroom practices.

Why This Matters

The paper underscores three central messages:

• Foundational literacy is essential – Without literacy, children are excluded from all other learning opportunities.
• We know what works – Approaches such as structured pedagogy, teacher professional development, and targeted interventions have proven to improve outcomes at scale.
• Partnerships accelerate impact – Aligning global evidence with local policy and classroom practice enables governments and partners to achieve sustainable learning gains.

EE4A: Bridging Evidence and Policy

The EE4A Conference, organized and hosted by Zizi Afrique Foundation, serves as a platform where education stakeholders and researchers meet to discuss how to close the gap between research and policy. This year’s event featured a special session convened by WWHGE titled “Strengthening the Evidence Ecosystem: Building a Roadmap for Education Reform in Kenya.”

USD 5 MILLION FACILITY TO BOOST TANZANIA SPICE FARMERS’ EXPORT CAPACITY

Employees sorting and grading dried ginger at the Horizon Group Africa plant in Kaduna, Nigeria. Spice farmers in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Madagascar are set to benefit from a USD 5 million facility provided to Horizon Group to boost the production and processing of various spices for export.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Spice farmers in Tanzania are set to strengthen their position in the global market, thanks to a USD 5 million (TSh 12.5 billion) facility that will enhance organic production, processing, and certification.

Tanzania, renowned for producing cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, faces growing demand for its spices in Europe, Asia, and the United States. However, many farmers struggle with maintaining organic certification, a crucial requirement for accessing premium export markets.

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ADDRESSING CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES

Without proper certification, spice processing companies risk losing access to premium markets, undermining the economic viability of organic farming and impacting farmers’ livelihoods. The new facility is designed to close this gap by supporting both organic and conventional spice production in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Madagascar—Africa’s top spice-producing nations.

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HORIZON GROUP AFRICA’S ROLE

The investment will be implemented by Horizon Group Africa, a spice processing and export company headquartered in Nigeria. The firm works with over 3,000 spice growers across its facilities in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Madagascar, aggregating and processing high-value spices such as ginger, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper.

The funding will boost Horizon’s working capital, enabling the purchase of raw materials and fulfilling growing orders from international clients.

COLUMBIA AFRICA EXPANDS INTO TANZANIA WITH ACQUISITION OF IST CLINIC

Dar es Salaam, September 8, 2025 – Columbia Africa Healthcare Limited has officially announced the acquisition of IST Clinic, a well-established primary healthcare provider in Dar es Salaam. Through this 100% equity deal, Columbia Africa adds Tanzania to its network, which currently includes clinics in Nairobi, Kenya.

This strategic move marks a key milestone in Columbia Africa’s mission to expand high-quality, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare services across East Africa. Following the integration, IST Clinic will now operate under the Columbia Africa brand.

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What Patients Will Gain

The transition promises multiple enhancements for patients in Tanzania, including:

• Enhanced Quality of Care – internationally benchmarked medical processes and safety standards.
• Improved Access – broader diagnostic services, streamlined treatment pathways, and specialist care.
• Digital & Paperless Experience – faster check-ins, secure medical records, and simplified appointments through a modern clinic management system.
• Continuity of Care – the existing IST Clinic doctors and nurses will remain central to patient care.
• Broader Health Programs – preventive health initiatives, wellness services, and access to global medical expertise.

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Leaders Speak Out

Dr. Sumit Prasad, CEO of Columbia Africa, stated:

“This acquisition is more than growth – it’s a commitment to bringing world-class healthcare closer to Tanzanian communities, while retaining the trusted relationships patients have with their doctors.”