BENKI YA ABSA YAIPONGEZA BLACK SWAN KWA USHINDI WA BARA AFRIKA, YATHIBITISHA DHAMIRA YA KUKUZA SAFARI YA UBUNIFU WA TEKNOLOJIA YA KIFEDHA (FINTECH) TANZANIA

Benki ya Absa Tanzania imeipongeza Black Swan kwa kuibuka mshindi wa jumla wa Absa–MEST Africa Challenge 2025, shindano la ubunifu linalojumuisha nchi mbalimbali barani Afrika na linaloendeshwa kwa ushirikiano na Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa). Black Swan pia ilikuwa miongoni mwa washindi watatu bora wa Absa Wazo Challenge Tanzania 2025.

Ushindi huo wa ngazi ya bara, uliopatikana kupitia kampuni ya Black Swan iliyosajiliwa nchini Mauritius, ni hatua muhimu kwa teknolojia ya fedha (fintech), ambayo safari yake ilianza kutambulika ndani ya nchi kupitia Wazo Challenge Tanzania ya Absa Bank Tanzania. Mafanikio hayo yanaonesha nafasi ya Absa kama kichocheo cha ubunifu, kutoka uthibitisho wa ndani hadi ukuaji wa kiwango cha bara.

Shindano la Absa–MEST Africa Challenge liliwakutanisha kampuni bunifu zinazojihusisha na teknolojia za kifedha zenye uwezo mkubwa kutoka katika nchi mbalimbali ambako Absa inafanya kazi. Black Swan ilijitofautisha kwa suluhisho lake la upimaji mbadala wa uaminifu wa mikopo linalotumia Akili Bandia (AI), linalolenga kupanua upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha kwa watu na biashara ndogo na za kati (SMEs) ambazo hazijahudumiwa vya kutosha.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Obedi Laiser (kulia) akishikana mikono na Mkurugenzi wa Huduma Jumuishi za Fedha wa Benki Kuu ya Tanzania (BoT), Bw. Kennedy Komba jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni, wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi wa mpango wa Wazo Challenge Tanzania, unaolenga kuimarisha ubunifu na ujasiriamali katika sekta ya Teknolojia ya Fedha (FinTech) na biashara changa (startup) nchini Tanzania. Kushoto ni Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Huduma kwa Wateja na Huduma za Kidigitali, Bw. Samuel Mkuyu. (Picha; Maktaba)

Akizungumza kuhusu mafanikio hayo, Sam Mkuyu, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Huduma kwa Wateja na Huduma za Kidigitali wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Samuel Mkuyu, alisema: “Ushindi wa Black Swan ni uthibitisho madhubuti wa sababu za kuwepo kwa majukwaa kama Wazo Challenge Tanzania. Ubunifu haukui ukiwa peke yake, unahitaji upatikanaji wa utaalamu, matumizi halisi, na taasisi zilizo tayari kushirikiana. Kupitia Wazo Challenge Tanzania, tunaunda kwa makusudi mazingira yanayowezesha fintech kujaribu mawazo, kuimarisha mifumo yao ya kiteknolojia, na kujenga suluhisho zinazoweza kukua, salama, na zinazoendana na mustakabali wa sekta ya benki. Kuona ubunifu uliojikita Tanzania ukishinda katika ngazi ya bara ni matokeo hasa tuliyolenga kuyawezesha.”

Wazo Challenge Tanzania, iliyoanzishwa na Benki ya Absa Tanzania kwa ushirikiano na Hindsight Ventures, ilibuniwa kusaidia teknolojia za kifedha na wabunifu wanaoendeleza suluhisho zinazolingana na kaulimbiu ya “Bank of the Future.” Tangu kuanzishwa kwake, mpango huu umejenga imani miongoni mwa wabunifu wa ndani, ukionesha kuwa kampuni zinzojishughulisha na teknolojia za kifedha za Tanzania zinaweza kushindana na kushinda katika majukwaa makubwa barani Afrika.

Zaidi ya Tanzania, Absa Group inaendelea kuchangia kwa kiwango kikubwa ukuaji wa fintech barani Afrika kupitia mipango kama MEST Africa Challenge, inayounganisha kampuni changa na mitaji, ushirikiano wa kibiashara wa kiwango cha taasisi, pamoja na fursa za kuvuka mipaka ya nchi.

Baadhi ya washiriki wa Wazo Challenge Tanzania 2025, wakiwa katika hafla ya makabidhiano ya zawadi kwa washindi, jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni. (Picha; Absa Bank Tanzania)

Akizungumza kuhusu dhamira pana ya Absa na umuhimu wa kusimulia hadithi za ubunifu, Aron Luhanga, Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, alisema:

“Safari ya Black Swan inaakisi kikamilifu ahadi ya chapa yetu isemayo ‘Stori yako ina thamani’. Kutoka katika mfumo wa ubunifu wa Tanzania hadi kutambulika katika ngazi ya bara, hii ni stori ya imani, ushirikiano na uwezekano. Katika Absa, dhamira yetu iko wazi, Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine. Stori za fintech kama Black Swan zinatuhamasisha kuendelea kuunga mkono ubunifu na kusimama bega kwa bega na wajasiriamali wanaounda mustakabali wa Afrika.”

Absa Bank Tanzania pia imetangaza kuwa maandalizi ya toleo lijalo la Wazo Challenge Tanzania yanaendelea, likitarajiwa kufanyika mwaka 2026, likiwa na msisitizo mkubwa zaidi kwenye suluhisho za teknoljia za kifedha zinazoweza kukua, ujumuishi wa kidijitali, na ushirikiano unaozalisha matokeo chanya ya kiuchumi.

“Tunapoangalia mbele kuelekea Wazo Challenge Tanzania 2026, tunataka wabunifu wajue kuwa kuna taasisi katika soko hili zinazowaamini,” aliongeza Mkuyu. “Ubunifu hustawi pale imani inapokutana na fursa, na Absa imejidhatiti kutoa vyote viwili.”

Kupitia mipango ya ngazi ya nchi na ya Kundi, Absa inaendelea kujiweka kama kinara wa fikra katika uwezeshaji wa fteknolojia za kifedha, ushirikiano wa ubunifu, na ujumuishi wa kifedha, ikihakikisha kuwa mawazo yanayozaliwa Tanzania yanaweza kukua na kuwa suluhisho zinazohudumia Afrika nzima.

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AVODA BLUE TANZANIA GRADUATES FIRST COHORT OF ENTREPRENEURS

Unleashed Africa Social Enterprises Acting Board Chairperson, Ms. Ngianasia Minja (second right), presents a certificate to Ms. Esther Kolimba, a graduand of the four-month AVODA Blue Tanzania entrepreneurship program, during a function held in Dar es Salaam. The program aims to strengthen Tanzania’s business landscape through world-class strategy, operational excellence, and faith-based leadership principles. Looking on from left are Avoda Group Founder and CEO, Mr. Jun Shiomitsu, and Avoda Uganda Country Director, Mr. Joshua Agonya.

By Peter Mgongo | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The AVODA Blue Tanzania Program has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of entrepreneurs, marking a major milestone in developing globally competitive and ethically grounded business leaders in the country. The ceremony held in Dar es Salaam recently, bringing together government leaders, business executives, investors, and development partners.

Launched earlier this year, AVODA Blue Tanzania is a four-month, execution-focused entrepreneurship program adapted from the Cambridge MBA and contextualized for African markets, the program aims to strengthen Tanzania’s business landscape through world-class strategy, operational excellence, and faith-based leadership principles.

Cohort 1 brought together founders from sectors including technology, food production, logistics, fashion, education, real estate advisory, and social enterprise. Over the past four months, participants completed intensive training sessions, virtual modules, one-on-one diagnostics, and practical assignments applied directly to their businesses.

Guest of Honor, Mr. Jason Ndanguzi who was representing the ICT Commission’s Director General, Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga, underscored the importance of entrepreneurship in advancing the country’s digital economy.

“This moment aligns with Tanzania’s broader vision, as a nation, we are accelerating the Digital Economy Framework, strengthening our ICT Policy, and preparing our people and enterprises for a knowledge-based, technology-enabled future. For the ICT Commission, this program demonstrates exactly the kind of capacity-building that Tanzania needs as we transition into a digital era."

“Across global innovation economies, one pattern is clear; countries rise not because they have ideas, but because they have capable founders. Founders with strategic discipline. Founders who understand technology. Founders who lead with integrity. Founders who build enterprises that last. Avoda Blue is among the few programs in Tanzania addressing this with such depth, rigor, and intentionality”, he noted.

The ICT guru added; “As the ICT Commission, we stand ready to deepen collaboration with programs that strengthen digital capability, prepare entrepreneurs for scale, integrate emerging technologies, and support the creation of sustainable businesses. Tanzania’s rise depends on entrepreneurs who are ready to build boldly, adapt quickly, and innovate continuously."

“To our graduates, today marks your transition into a new identity, you are no longer simply business owners, you are architects of Tanzania’s digital and economic future. Over the last four months, you have engaged with operational frameworks, financial discipline, AI tools, product refinement, Kingdom leadership principles, and investor readiness, this kind of preparation is rare in our market, and deeply necessary”, added Mr. Ndanguzi.

Earlier the Unleashed Africa CEO, Ms. Khalila Mbowe said her social ventures reaffirms its national commitment to building world-class programs that equip Tanzania’s youth, founders, and industry leaders with the skills, networks, and mindsets needed to build high-performing, future-ready enterprises

“For too long, many African entrepreneurs including many of us have operated from the back benches of business excellence, that era must be history, across our brands; from RiseUp, to JUU’s creative economy work, to The Space and its flagship Nipe Dili program, Unleashed Africa has been steadily constructing a holistic empowerment ecosystem where young people can access opportunities, develop 21st-century skills, secure business support, and deepen their leadership potential”, said Ms. Khalila.

Avoda Group Founder and CEO Jun Shiomitsu expressed deep appreciation to Unleashed Africa for being the first organization in Tanzania to believe in and partner with the AVODA mission. He noted that although expanding the program beyond Uganda was initially considered difficult, the team’s prayers and the strong Christian entrepreneurial ecosystem helped pave the way. He added that their relationship with Unleashed Africa is already bearing visible fruit, demonstrating the powerful work taking place in Tanzania.

“To the graduates; first of all, you believed in us. Now, as you graduate, it is our turn to believe in you, to ensure that your businesses find the customers they need and the capital they require. It is our turn now to place our trust in you. I am confident that your businesses will achieve great things, truly great things, and I stand firmly by that confidence. Christian connections around the world have already seen and experienced our services. By graduating from Avoda, you are being planted into a massive global ecosystem, in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, among people who share your faith and who want to see you succeed,” he said.

One of the graduands, Engineer Regina Fumbuka from Multi Genius Africa, an organization working to make mathematics more appealing and easier to teach said, the Avoda program has helped her learn how to become a good leader, build effective business systems, manage a business, and maintain proper financial records. She added that the program has enabled her to progress from one level to another in her entrepreneurial journey.

Three awards were presented during the ceremony; the Exceptional Performance Award, Business Growth Excellence Award, and Servant Leadership Award. Graduates also showcased their businesses, growth milestones, and investment or partnership needs through a three-minute pitch session.

Unleashed Africa Social Enterprises Acting Board Chairperson, Ms. Ngianasia Minja (second right), presents a certificate to Mr. Alexander Rwiza, a graduand of the four-month AVODA Blue Tanzania entrepreneurship program, during a function held in Dar es Salaam recently. The program aims to strengthen Tanzania’s business landscape through world-class strategy, operational excellence, and faith-based leadership principles. Looking on from left are Avoda Group Founder and CEO, Mr. Jun Shiomitsu, and Avoda Uganda Country Director, Mr. Joshua Agonya.

Unleashed Africa Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Khalila Mbowe (right), moderates a panel discussion during the four-month AVODA Blue Tanzania entrepreneurship program graduation, adapted from the Cambridge MBA and contextualized for African markets. The program aims to strengthen Tanzania’s business landscape through world-class strategy, operational excellence, and faith-based leadership principles. The event was held in Dar es Salaam recently. On her right are Avoda Uganda Country Director, Mr. Joshua Agonya; one of the graduands, Ms. Esther Kolimba and Avoda Group Founder and CEO, Mr. Jun Shiomitsu. (Photos by Peter Mgongo)

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INNOVATION HUBS NETWORK STAKEHOLDERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

The Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN), Dr. Irene Shubi Isinika, speaking at the ceremony to commend pioneering innovation stakeholders held alongside the THN Annual General Meeting in Dar es Salaam recently. Since its establishment in 2020, THN has been at the forefront of building an innovation ecosystem by empowering innovation hubs to support innovators and entrepreneurs in driving social and economic development.

The Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN), Dr. Irene Shubi Isinika (right), presenting an honorary award to the Project Manager of the Funguo Program run by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr. Joseph Manirakiza, in recognition of his contribution to innovation development in the country. This took place during the ceremony to commend innovation stakeholders held alongside the THN Annual General Meeting in Dar es Salaam recently.

Senior Lecturer at the College of Information and Communication Technologies of the University of Dar es Salaam and Innovation Coordinator through the university’s innovation hub (UDICTI), Dr. Moses Ismail (left), receiving an award presented by the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN) from the Country Director of the Westerwelle Tanzania Foundation, Mr. Isaack Shalo, at a ceremony organized by THN in Dar es Salaam to recognize pioneering stakeholders who have contributed to the advancement of innovation in the country.

By Peter Mgongo, Dar es Salaam

In recognizing the contribution of stakeholders who have supported the growth of innovation in the country, the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN) organized an official ceremony to commend pioneering innovation stakeholders, alongside the network’s annual general meeting.

Speaking at the ceremony in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Executive Director of the network, Mr. Kiko Kiwanga, said the network, which was established in 2020, connects more than 62 hubs across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, bringing together innovation hubs from universities, organizations, governmental bodies, and private centers.

“Today is a very special day for our ecosystem because since we began, this is our first annual meeting, which started this morning with the guest of honor being the Director of the ICT Commission, Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga. We are now doing something unique within our ecosystem to recognize stakeholders who have made significant contributions in advancing innovation and strengthening these hubs.”

“The contributions of these stakeholders have always been acknowledged, but today, for the first time, we are holding this event to recognize the pioneering stakeholders who have put great effort into ensuring that young innovators and startup entrepreneurs grow and receive support within our ecosystem,” said Mr. Kiwanga.

Speaking about the THN Network, the director said that since its establishment, it has been at the forefront of building an innovation ecosystem by empowering innovation hubs to support innovators and entrepreneurs to drive social and economic development.

“We call upon the government to increase investment in supporting youth through this network, enabling them to achieve their innovation goals and establish companies with great potential to create jobs and solve various societal challenges. These hubs have done tremendous work in preparing young people, many come in without any ideas at all, and they are supported until they develop concrete concepts.”

Speaking at the event, one of the stakeholders who received an award, Dr. Moses Ismail, a Senior Lecturer at the College of Information and Communication Technologies of the University of Dar es Salaam and Innovation Coordinator through the university’s innovation hub (UDICTI), said that although the university engages in teaching, research, community service, and consultancy, with innovation and entrepreneurship taught to first-year students for many years, in 2010 the college established the UDICTI innovation hub with the aim of providing practical innovation training.

“The hub provides a dedicated workspace, specialized training in developing innovative products, and linkages to innovation stakeholders who can support the work they undertake.”

“Innovation is a crucial tool for the development of a country and its people because it enhances the value of local innovative products. Many of us rely heavily on imported products, yet locally we have various innovative products that help our students become major contributors to the production of these products, which eventually grow into companies and help increase employment, especially at a time when we want our university graduates to be key drivers of job creation rather than job seekers,” said Dr. Ismail.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Mr. Godfrey Nyaisa, speaking at the event, urged innovators, especially those running startups to register their businesses with BRELA so they can benefit from various guidelines that will enable them to operate efficiently. He also challenged the THN Network to involve government authorities in their day-to-day operations.

With a vision of strengthening collaboration, providing resources, and promoting knowledge exchange among its members, THN also collaborates with the Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) to strengthen the innovation environment and promote the establishment of innovation hubs in various regions.

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Benki ya Absa Tanzania yang'ara tuzo za NBAA

  

Naibu Waziri wa Wizara ya Fedha na Mipango, Bw. Laurent Luswetila (kulia), akikabidhi tuzo ya mshindi wa pili wa Uwasilishaji Bora wa Taarifa za Fedha katika kitengo cha Mabenki yenye Ukubwa wa Kati kwa Mwaka 2024 zinazotolewa na Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu (NBAA), kwa Mkuu wa Uchambuzi wa Utendaji wa Biashara wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Stivin Augustino (wa pili kushoto) na Mdhibiti wa Masuala ya Fedha wa benki hiyo, Bw. Muhsin Kaye, katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Wa tatu kushoto Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NBAA, CPA. Pius Maneno.

Mdhibiti wa Masuala ya Fedha wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Muhsin Kaye ( wa pili kushoto) akishikana mikono na Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya NBAA, CPA Prof. Sylvia Temu, mara baada ya kupokea tuzo ya mshindi wa pili wa Uwasilishaji Bora wa Taarifa za Fedha katika kitengo cha Mabenki yenye Ukubwa wa Kati kwa Mwaka 2024 zinazotolewa na Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu (NBAA), katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kutoka kulia ni Naibu Waziri wa Wizara ya Fedha na Mipango, Bw. Laurent Luswetila, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji NBAA, CPA. Pius Maneno na Mkuu wa Uchambuzi wa Utendaji wa Biashara wa benki hiyo, Bw. Stivin Augustino.

Mkuu wa Uchambuzi wa Utendaji wa Biashara wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Stivin Augustino (kushoto) na Mdhibiti wa Masuala ya Fedha wa benki hiyo, Bw. Muhsin Kaye wakipozi mbele ya wapigapicha baada ya kukabidhiwa tuzo ya mshindi wa pili wa Uwasilishaji Bora wa Taarifa za Fedha katika kitengo cha Mabenki yenye Ukubwa wa Kati kwa Mwaka 2024, zinazotolewa na Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu (NBAA) katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Mkuu wa Uchambuzi wa Utendaji wa Biashara wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Stivin Augustino (mstari wa mbele wa tatu kushoto) akipiga picha ya pamoja na washindi mbalimbali wa tuzo za Uwasilishaji Bora wa Taarifa za Fedha katika kitengo cha Mabenki yenye Ukubwa wa Kati kwa Mwaka 2024, zinazotolewa na Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu (NBAA), zilizofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

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Absa Bank Tanzania Awards TZS 21 Million to its Customers in Latest Play Your Cards Right Raffle Draw

One of the winners of the first draw of the Absa Bank ‘Play Your Card Right’ campaign, Ms. Flora Obeto (left), receives a dummy cheque of TZS 3 million from the Absa’ Retail Banking Director, Mseka Ndabu Swere (right), during an event held alongside the second draw of the campaign in Dar es Salaam recently. During the draw, Mr. Joseph Mafuru won TZS 3 million, Ms. Xuan Lou won TZS 5 million, and Dr. Fauz Twain won TZS 10 million. Looking on is Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi.

One of the winners of the first draw of the Absa Bank ‘Play Your Card Right’ campaign, Ms. Flora Obeto (left), conducts the second draw of the campaign in Dar es Salaam recently. During the draw, Mr. Joseph Mafuru won TZS 3 million, Ms. Xuan Lou won TZS 5 million, and Dr. Fauz Twain won TZS 10 million. From left are Absa’s Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi; Retail Banking Director, Ms. Ndabu Swere; a representative from the Gaming Board of Tanzania, Ms. Neema Tatock; and the bank’s Marketing & Communications Manager, Mr. Beda Biswalo.

Absa Tanzania’s Retail Banking Director, Ms. Ndabu Swere (centre), speaks in Dar es Salaam yesterday, during the second draw event of the Absa Bank ‘Play Your Card Right’ campaign, where the previous draw’s winner, Ms. Flora Obeto (second left), was also presented with her cash prize of TZS 3 million. During the draw, Mr. Joseph Mafuru won TZS 3 million, Ms. Xuan Lou won TZS 5 million, and Dr. Fauz Twain won TZS 10 million. From left are Absa’s Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi, and a representative from the Gaming Board of Tanzania, Ms. Neema Tatock.

One of the winners of the first draw of the Absa Bank ‘Play Your Card Right’ campaign, Ms. Flora Obeto (centre), poses for a photo with some employees of Absa Bank Tanzania shortly after receiving a dummy cheque of TZS 3 million from the bank’s Director of Retail Banking, Ms. Ndabu Swere, during an event where Absa also conducted the second draw of the campaign. During the draw, Mr. Joseph Mafuru won TZS 3 million, Ms. Xuan Lou won TZS 5 million, and Dr. Fauz Twain won TZS 10 million.

Absa Bank Tanzania today hosted a vibrant press conference at Absa House, celebrating the second month winners of the ongoing Play Your Cards Right campaign. A total of TZS 18 million was awarded to three monthly winners, along with an additional TZS 3 million distributed among the Week 8 winners.

During the event, the three-monthly winners were announced and celebrated: Dr Fauz Twalib received TZS 10 million, Xuan Liu received TZS 5 million, and Joseph Constantine Mafuru received TZS 3 million. Additionally, the six weekly winners for Week 8, each awarded TZS 500,000, were officially recognized and celebrated. The weekly winners are Anita Peter Mselle, Michael Marshall Pemba, Mr. Idris Aziz Almamad Mazar, Shamma Kurban Hussein Dhirani, Christel Abdiel Ulomi, and Gheorghe Alexandru.

Reflecting on the journey of the campaign, Ms. Ndabu Swere, Director of Retail Banking, stated: “We are delighted with how Play Your Cards Right has resonated with our customers. It's encouraging to see so many embracing digital and card transactions, which are not only convenient but also enhance financial inclusion and safety. We sincerely thank our customers for their loyalty and participation.”

Mr. Samuel Mkuyu, Director of Customer Experience & Digital, added: “At Absa, our purpose is to empower Africa’s tomorrow, together, one story at a time. Our brand promise is that ‘Your story matters,’ and this campaign brings that promise to life. By celebrating our customers’ stories, we reinforce that each transaction is part of a larger narrative of growth and trust.”

In a heartwarming highlight, Mr. Felician Hechei, the winner of the previously announced luxury trip to the South Africa Champagne Festival, shared his experience. “The trip was truly exceptional. From the business class flights to the five-star hospitality, Absa took care of everything. The Champagne Festival itself was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I encourage everyone to participate in future Absa campaigns.”

The Play Your Cards Right campaign continues until the end of December 2025, culminating in a grand prize draw in January 2026 where one lucky customer will win TZS 30 million. “It’s going to be a fantastic start to 2026 for our winners,” Mr. Mkuyu

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Benki ya Absa yakabidhi msaada wa mahitaji muhimu yakiwemo vyakula, sabuni, vinywaji na cherehani kwa kituo cha kulelea watoto yatima na wanaoishi katika mazingira magumu cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre kilichopo Lukono, wilaya ya Mvomero mkoani Morogoro

  

Meneja wa Tawi la Benki ya Absa Mkoa wa Morogoro, Bw. Godfrey Chilewa (katikati) na Ofisa wa kitengo cha fedha wa benki hiyo, Bi. Aiva Mussa, wakikabidhi kichwa cha chereheni kwa Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Kituo cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre Lugono, Bw. Ramadhani Msombeli, katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo ilikabidhi msaada wa mahitaji mengine muhimu yakiwemo vyakula, sabuni na vinywaji, kituoni hapo, mkoani Morogoro, jana.

Morogoro | Benki ya Absa imetoa msaada wa mahitaji muhimu kwa watoto yatima wanaolelewa katika kituo cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre kilichopo kijiji cha Lugono wilayani Mvomero, mkoani Morogoro, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mchango wa benki hiyo na wafanyakazi wake katika kuunga mkono juhudi za malezi na kuboresha ustawi wa watoto wanaoishi katika mazingira magumu.

Akizungumza wakati wa kukabidhi msaada huo kwa walezi na watoto kituoni hapo jana, Meneja wa Tawi la Absa Mkoa wa Morogoro, Godfrey Chilewa, alisema hatua hiyo ni muendelezo wa benki hiyo katika kurudisha fadhila kwa jamii inayowazunguka. Alisema kituo hicho ni miongoni mwa maeneo wanayoyafikia kwa lengo la kupunguza changamoto za malezi zinazowakabili watoto yatima na wenye mazingira magumu.

Chilewa alisema benki hiyo inatambua kazi kubwa inayofanywa na vituo vya kuhudumia watoto yatima nchini, na kwamba changamoto wanazopitia zinahitaji nguvu ya pamoja kutoka kwa watu binafsi, taasisi na makampuni ili kuhakikisha watoto hao wanapata huduma bora na makuzi salama.

“Watoto yatima wana uhitaji sawa wa malezi kama watoto wengine wanaokua katika familia zao, watoto hawa nao wana story za maisha yao wangependa zitimie, sisi Absa tunasema ‘Stori yako ina thamani’, Stori za maisha ya watoto hawa zina thamani kwetu na tunaamini misaada kama hii inakwenda kuchangia kukamilika kwa stori zao."

“Mara nyingi watoto wanaolelewa kwenye vituo wanakosa baadhi ya mahitaji ya msingi kutokana na uwezo mdogo wa vituo hivyo. Hivyo, ni jukumu letu kama jamii kusaidia kile tunachokipata ili watoto hawa wakue kama wengine,” alisema Chilewa.

Akiendelea kueleza, alisema jamii ina wajibu wa kusaidia kujenga kizazi chenye maarifa, uwezo wa kujitegemea na dira sahihi, huku akisisitiza kuwa watoto yatima mara nyingi hukosa huduma muhimu kama chakula, mavazi, elimu na afya. Aliongeza kuwa ndoto ya Absa ni kuona changamoto hizo zinapungua kupitia ushirikiano na wadau mbalimbali akiongeza kuwa hii inaenda sambamba na lengo la benki hiyo la ‘Kuiwezesha Afrika na Tanzania ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingi’.

Saidi Hamis (27), mmoja wa vijana waliokulia kituoni hapo, alisema kituo hicho kina jumla ya watoto 113, ambapo wavulana ni 66 na wasichana 47. Alieleza kuwa kituo kilianzishwa mwaka 2013 eneo la Mindu kabla ya kuhamia Lugono, na kwa sasa wanakabiliwa na changamoto ya ukosefu wa uzio wa kuzunguka makazi yao.

“Changamoto kubwa ni kukosa uzio, jambo ambalo linatuweka katika hatari ya kuvamiwa na wanyama wakali, ikiwemo tembo wanaotoroka Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Mikumi. Tunaiomba jamii kutusaidia kufanikisha ujenzi wa uzio ili watoto wawe salama,” alisema Saidi.

Kwa upande wake, Karomelo Kizilahabi (17), mmoja wa watoto wanaolelewa kituoni, alisema msaada walioupokea utawasaidia kwa kiasi kikubwa, hasa cherehani nne walizokabidhiwa ambazo zitawawezesha kujifunza ufundi wa kushona nguo.

“Cherehani hizi zitatusaidia kupata ujuzi wa kushona nguo na kutujengea uwezo wa kujitegemea baadaye. Tunawashukuru kwa kutukumbuka na tunawaombea muendelee kuwa na moyo huu,” alisema Karomelo.

Meneja wa Tawi la Benki ya Absa Mkoa wa Morogoro, Bw. Godfrey Chilewa (Katikati) na Ofisa wa kitengo cha mauzo wa benki hiyo, Bi. Grace Ndile wakikabidhi mfuko wa unga kwa Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa Kituo cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre Lugono, Bw. Ramadhani Msombeli katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo ilikabidhi msaada wa mahitaji muhimu vikiwemo vyakula, sabuni, vinywaji na cherehani, kituoni hapo, mkoani Morogoro, jana.

Meneja wa Tawi la Benki ya Absa Mkoa wa Morogoro, Bw. Godfrey Chilewa (Katikati) na Meneja Masoko wa benki hiyo, Bw. Shauri Masengwa wakiwakabidhi vinywaji watoto, Karomelo Kizilahabi na Jamali Abdallah, katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo ilikabidhi msaada wa mahitaji muhimu vikiwemo vyakula, sabuni na cherehani, kwa kituo cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre Lugono wilaya ya Mvomero mkoani Morogoro, jana.

Meneja wa Tawi la Benki ya Absa Mkoa wa Morogoro, Bw. Godfrey Chilewa kushoto na baadhi wafanyakazi wenzake wa tawi hilo, wakiwa na baadhi ya watoto yatima wa Kituo cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre kilichopo Lugono wilaya ya Mvomero mkoani Morogoro, baada ya kukabidhi msaada wa mahitaji muhimu vikiwemo vyakula, sabuni, vinywaji na cherehani, kituoni hapo jana.

Meneja wa Tawi la Benki ya Absa Mkoa wa Morogoro, Bw. Godfrey Chilewa (Katikati), baadhi wafanyakazi wenzake na wasimamizi wa Kituo cha watoto yatima cha Raya Islamic Orphanage Centre kilichopo Lugono wilaya ya Mvomero mkoani Morogoro, wakipozi mbele ya wapiga picha, muda mfupi baada ya meneja huyo kukabidhi msaada wa mahitaji muhimu vikiwemo vyakula, sabuni, vinywaji na cherehani, vilivyotolewa na benki hiyo, kituoni hapo jana.

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Mkuu wa Uendeshaji wa Matawi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bi. Irene Mwilongo (katikati), pamoja na baadhi ya wafanyakazi wenzake, wakionesha tuzo ya ‘Benki Inayopendekezwa na Kufikiwa zaidi Mashariki na Kusini mwa Afrika’ mara baada ya kukabidhiwa, katika hafla ya utoaji wa tuzo za Chaguo la Walaji Afrika 2025, jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Mkuu wa Uendeshaji wa Matawi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania Bi. Irene Mwilongo (wa tatu kulia), akipokea tuzo ya ‘Benki Inayopendekezwa na Kufikiwa zaidi Mashariki na Kusini mwa Afrika' kutoka kwa Mwakilishi kutoka waandaaji wa tuzo hizo, Bi. Balqis Njuki, katika hafla ya kila mwaka ya utoaji wa Tuzo za Chaguo la Walaji Afrika 2025, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Wengine ni baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo.

Mkuu wa Uchambuzi wa Utendaji wa Biashara wa Benki ya Absa Tanzani, Bw. Stivia Augustino (wa tatu kulia), akionesha tuzo ya ‘Benki Inayopendekezwa na Kufikiwa zaidi Mashariki na Kusini mwa Afrika’, katika hafla ya kila mwaka ya utoaji wa Tuzo za Chaguo la Walaji Africa 2025, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Wengine ni baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo.

Mkuu wa Mikakati na Data wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. John Mosha (wa nne kulia), akizungumza baada ya kupokea tuzo ya ‘Benki Inayopendekezwa na Kufikiwa zaidi Mashariki na Kusini mwa Afrika’, katika hafla ya kila mwaka ya utoaji wa Tuzo za Chaguo la Walaji Africa 2025, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Wengine ni baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo.

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