Benki ya Absa kuendelea kuwezesha hadithi za watoto kielimu

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere akizungumza katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo pia ilikabidhi msaada wa vifaa vya shule kwa watoto yatima wanaolelewa wa vituo vya Tuyata Orphanage Centre na Watoto Wetu Tanzania vilivyopo chini ya Taasisi ya Adonai El Roi Foundation jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Na mwandishi wetu, Dar es Salaam.

Benki ya Absa Tanzania imesema itaendelea kuweka kipaumbele katika kufanikisha ndoto za kielimu za watoto wa kitanzania katika kuboresha huduma za kibenki zinazohusu watoto, hususan akaunti yake maalumu ya watoto ya Absa Child Savings Account.

Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari katika hafla waliyowaandalia watoto wenye uhitaji kutoka katika vituo vya watoto yatima vilivyo chini ya Taasisi ya Adonai El Roi, Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere alisema hayo yanaenda kupitia lengo kuu la Benki Absa ambalo ni kuiwezesha Afrika na Tanzania ya Kesho Pamoja hatua Moja baadae ya nyingine kiuchumi sambamba na ahadi mpya ya Chapa yake isemayo ‘Story Yako ni ya Thamani’.

“Watoto wana ndoto nyingi katika maisha yao, wapo wanaotamani kuwa madaktari, wanasheria, viongozi wa makampuni, viongozi wa kisiasa, tunathamini Story za watoto wetu, Absa tupo hapa kuwasapoti ili waweze kikamilisha ndoto za story zao.

“Absa inatoa Huduma za kibenki kwa makundi mbalimbali, ni kwa kutumia huduma hizi pia tunawezesha hadithi za wazazi ama walezi wa watoto hawa nao pia kuweza kikamilisha hadithi zao mbalimbali za kiuchumi.

Hii si mara ya kwanza kwa Absa kufanya shughuli za kujitolea kusaidia jamii, hivi karibuni tulisaidia watoto wanaozaliwa kabla ya siku zao, hawa pia tutaangalia ni namna gani nyingine bora zaidi ya kuwasaidia”, aliongeza Bi Ndabu.

Akizungumza kuhusu akaunti ya watoto ya benki hiyo, Mkuu wa Mkakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bwana Heristraton Genesis alisema akaunti hiyo haina makato ya mwezi na anaweza kupokea riba hata mara mbili endapo hatatoa pesa zaidi ya mara moja katika kipindi cha miezi mitatu.

“katika kuonyesha Benki ya Absa imejipanga vizuri katika kuziwezesha ndoto za watoto, tunatoa riba mara mbili katika kile kiasi kilichokaa ndani ya miezi mitatu Ili kuwarejeshea watoto waweze kukamilisha story za ndoto zao za kielimu.

“Ni rahisi kufungua akaunti hii, mahitaji ni kitambulisho cha taifa cha mzazi ama mlezi, cheti cha kuzaliwa cha mtoto ama utambulisho wowote kutoka shule anakosoma mtoto, na akaunti inaweza kuendeshwa kwa kutumia huduma zetu za kidigitali bila kuhitajika kufika katika matawi ya benki”, alisema Bwana Genesis.

Naye Mwanzilishi wa asasi ya Adonai El Roi inayolea vituo mbalimbali vya watoto nchini, Bi. Ngole Melaisho alisema lengo lao kubwa la shirika lao lisilo la kiserikali pamoja na mambo mengine ni kutokomeza umasikini katika vituo hivi.

“Taasisi yetu Ina malengo ya kuwafuatilia watoto hawa kwa umakini waweze kuendeleza ndoto zao kwa kupitia kukuza vipaji vilivyo ndani yao.

“Nipende kuhamasisha watanzania waendelee kusaidia vituo hivi na pia kuongeza upendo kwa watoto hawa waweze kukamilisha malengo yao”, aliongeza Bi. Ngole.

Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa, Bwana Heristraton Genesis akizungumza katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo pia ilikabidhi msaada wa vifaa vya shule kwa watoto yatima wanaolelewa wa vituo vya Tuyata Orphanage Centre na Watoto Wetu Tanzania vilivyopo chini ya Taasisi ya Adonai El Roi Foundation jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere (wa pili kulia) akikabidhi begi lenye vifaa vya shule kwa mmoja wa watoto wanaolelewa katika Kituo cha Watoto Wetu Tanzania, Johnson Helman katika hafla iliyoandaliwa na benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Binafsi, Bwana Heristraton Genesis (kulia) na Meneja Kitengo cha Kadi wa benki hiyo, Elfrida Mruma wakishirikiana kutengeneza keki na watoto yatima wa vituo vya Tuyata Orphanage Centre na Watoto Wetu Tanzania vilivyopo chini ya Taasisi ya Adonai El Roi Foundation katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo pia ilikabidhi msaada wa vifaa vya shule kwa watoto hao jijini Dar es Salaam jana

Meneja Msaidizi wa Hoteli ya Johari Rotana, Ahmed Said (kulia) akikabidhi begi lenye vifaa vya shule kwa mmoja wa watoto wanaolelewa katika Kituo cha Watoto Wetu Tanzania, Abigael Maliki katika hafla iliyoandaliwa na Benki ya Absa kwa kushirikiana na hoteli hiyo kwa watoto wa vituo vya Watoto Wetu na Tuyata vilivyo chini ya Taasisi ya Adonai El ROI, jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Bima wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Sandeep Chavda (kushoto), Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Binafsi, Bwana Heristraton Genesis, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Maalum, Thereza Majinge na Meneja Kitengo cha Kadi wa benki hiyo, Elfrida Mruma wakipiga picha ya pamoja na watoto wa watoto yatima wa vituo vya Tuyata Orphanage Centre na Watoto Wetu Tanzania vilivyopo chini ya Taasisi ya Adonai El Roi Foundation baada ya kukabidhi msaada wa vifaa vya shule katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana.

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KAMPUNI YA MAFUTA YA PUMA TANZANIA WAYAKUMBUKA WATEJA WAKE

KAMPUNI ya Mafuta ya Puma Tanzania imewakutanisha watanzania na wadau mbalimbali katika futari iliyoandaliwa na Kampuni hiyo huku ikitumia nafasi hiyo kuwaomba Watanzania kuendelea kutumia bidhaa zinazotoka Kampuni hiyo 

Hafla ya futari iliyoandaliwa na Kampuni hiyo ikiongozwa na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wake Fatma Abdallah imefanyika jijini Dar es Salaam na kuhudhuriwa wadau mbalimbali wakiwemo wakuu wa taasisi za umma na binafsi pamoja na wateja wa kutoka maeneo mbalimbali nchini.

Mgeni rasmi katika Iftar hiyo alikuwa Sheikh wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam Alhad Walid aliyewakilishwa na Sheikh wa Wilaya ya Temeke ...

Akizungumza wakati wa Iftar hiyo, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa Kampuni hiyo Dk Selemani Majige ametumia nafasi hiyo kueleza kuwa ni vema kila Mtanzania kwa nafasi yake kuendelea kuliombea Taifa sambamba na kumuunga mkono Rais Dk.Samia Suluhu Hassan.

"Tunafahamu kwa sasa tunaendelea na Mfungo wa Ramadhan pamoja na Kwaresima hivyo wakati tukiendelea na Mfungo ni vema tukaliombea Taifa letu lakini wakati huo huo kudumisha Umoja,amani na mshikamano,"amesema Dk Majige.

Amesisitiza kuendelea kudumisha amani katika nchini Kunafanya uchumi Wetu kuendelea kuimarika  na biashara zetu ziendelee vizuri."Kulinda amani ni jambo kubwa kwani kama hakuna amani basi hata biashara haziwezi kufanyika vizuri.

"Hivyo kupitia mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhan ni vema kuendelea kumuomba Mungu na kuendelea kumuombea Rais Dkt Samia Suluhu Hassan ili aendelee kutuongoza na kudumisha amani katika taifa letu."

Pia amewaomba Watanzania kuendelea kutumia mafuta  ya Puma Energy Tanzania pamoja na bidhaa zake zote huku akifafanua mafuta ya Kampuni hiyo yana ubora na viwango vya hali ya juu.

"Tunawaomba muendelee kutumia mafuta ya Puma  ili tuongeze faida na tukiongeza faida Serikali inapata gawio na inapotoa gawio zinapatikana fedha ambazo zinakwenda kuhudumia jamii katika maeneo mbalimbali,"

Kwa upande wake Sheikh wa Wilaya ya Temeke Sheikh Zailai Hassan Mkoyogole aliyemwakilishwa  Sheikh wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam Walid Alhad Omar  aliyekuwa mgeni rasmi, amesema kipindi hiki cha Mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhan jambo kubwa ni kuzidisha wema kwa maana wanadamu ni wakosaji mbele za Mwenyezi Mungu.

"Binadamu anamkosea Mwenyezi Mungu kwa vitu vingi hivyo sasa ameleta Mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhan ili kutubu kwa yale yote ambayo ameyafanya.Hivyo kinachotakiwa katika mwezi huu ni kufanya yale yaliyomema na kurejea  kwake,"

Pia amesema Mwenyezi Mungu anapenda kuombwa ,hivyo ametoa wito kwa watu wote kurejea kwa Muumba  na kuomba msamaha.

Awali Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Puma Energy Tanzania Fatma Abdallah  amewashukuru wadau  kwakuitikia wito  katika futari hiyo huku akitumia nafasi hiyo kuwaomba Watanzania kuwaunga mkono kwa kununua bidhaa za mafuta ya Kampuni hiyo.

Aidha amesema  kama Puma Energy Tanzania wataendelea kuunga mkono juhudi za Serikali hasa katika utekelezaji matumizi ya  nishati safi ili kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi kwa lengo la  kuendelea kutunza mazingira .

"Puma  Energy Tanzania tunatambua mwelekeo wa Serikali ya awamu ya sita chini ya Rais Dkt Samia Suluhu Hassan na hasa kwenye suala la nishati safi hivyo tutaendelea kua mstari wa mbele kutoa elimu kwa lengo la kuhakikisha   mazingira yanalindwa na matumizi ya nishati  safi kwa watanzania yanakuwa kipaumbele."

Wakati huo huo Mkurugenzi Mkuu UDA- RT  Waziri Kindamba aliyeshiriki futari hiyo amewapongeza kwa kuandaa futari hiyo ni kuwaalika wateja wao ambao wanatumia bidhaa zao ikiwemo vilainishi na mafuta.

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BancABC Tanzania yatoa msaada pamoja na kufuturisha kituo cha watoto yatima cha New Faraja

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Idara ya Udhibiti BancABC Tanzania Saleh Geva (wapiliKushoto), akiwahudumia futari watoto wanaolelewa kwenye Kituo cha Watoto yatima cha New Faraja kilichopo Mburahati Jijini Dar es Salaam. BancABC Tanzania ambayo ni kampuni tanzu ya Atlas Mara ilitoa msaada wa vyakula mbalimbali pamoja na kuandaa futari kwa watoto waliopo kwenye kituo hicho kama ishara ya kuonyesha upendo kwenye kipindi hiki cha Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadan.

Baadhi ya watoto wanaolelewa kwenye kituo cha watoto yatima cha New Faraja kilichopo Mburahati Jijini Dar es Salaam wakifuatilia hotuba pamoja na nasaha kutoka kwa viongozi wa BancABC Tanzania mara baada ya benki hiyo kutoa msaada wa vyakula mbali mbali pamoja na kuwaandalia futari watoto hao ikiwa ni ishara ya kuonyesha upendo kwenye kipindi hiki cha Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadan.

Mkuu wa kitengo cha Udhibiti wa BancABC Tanzania (kushoto), akimkabidhi msaada wa vyakula mbali mbali Mkurugenzi wa Kituo cha Watoto yatima cha New Faraja kilichopo Mburahati Jijini Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam Ijumaa 29 Marchi 2024 BancABC Tanzania, ambayo ni kampuni tanzu ya Atlas Mara imetoa msaada wa vyakula mbali mbali pamoja na kuandaa futari kwa watoto wanaolelewa kwenye kituo cha watoto yatima cha New Faraja kilicho Mburahati Jijini Dar es Salaam ikiwa ni ishara ya kuonyesha upendo kwenye kipindi hiki cha Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadan.

Akizungumza Jijini Dar es Salaam mara ya kukabidhi msaada huo, Mkuu wa Idara ya Udhibiti BancABC Tanzania Saleh Geva alisema benki hiyo imetoa msaada pamoja na kufuturisha kituo cha Watoto yatima cha New Faraja kama ishara ya kuonyesha upendo pamoja na kuwapa tabasamu na hasa kwenye kipindi hiki cha Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadan. ‘Watoto wanaoishi kwenye mazingira magumu wanahitaji kuonyesha upendo. Sisi BancABC Tanzania na hasa wafanyakazi tumefarajika sana kujumuika nao   pamoja na kupata wasaa wa kufuturu na watoto wanaolelewa kwenye kituo hiki. Kilikuwa ni kipindi faraja sana kwao lakini furaha kwetu kuona watoto hawa wakitabasamu. Lengo letu ilikuwa ni kufanikiwa kuona watoto hawa wajisikia kama sehemu ya Jamii ya Watanzania’, alisema Geva.

Geva aliongeza ‘Kuwafanya watoto hawa watabasamu na kufurai kunawapa matumaini yao ya maisha ya baadae. Kuja kwetu kufuturu na watoto hawa kumetuonyesha kwa nini BancABC Tanzania imekuwa ikijikita sana kwenye kusaidia Jamii ambayo inayotuzunguka. Tutaendelea na utamanduni huu wa kusaidia Jamii ambayo inaishi kwenye mazingira mangumu kwa sababu tunaamini ni moja Kati ya nguzo ya sisi kuendelea kukua kibiashara’,

‘Furaha yetu sisi BancABC Tanzania ni kuona tukibadilisha maisha ya Watanzania. Tunaamini kwenye Jamii yenye usawa na ndio sababu mwaka huu tuliamua kuja kufuturu na watoto hawa ambao wanaishi kwenye mazingira magumu ’, alisema Geva.

 ‘BancABC Tanzania, ikiwa ni taasisi ya kutoa huduma za kifedha imekuwa ikifanya kazi kubwa sana kuwafikia Watanzania na hasa wale ambao bado hawafikiwa na huduma za kibenki. Kwa sasa, BancABC Tanzania tunao mawakala zaidi ya 700 nchini kote’, alisema Geva huku akiongeza kuwa benki hiyo inayo akaunti maalum kwa ajili ya wajasiriamali wadogo na wa kati kwa ajili ya kutoa mikopo ya kuimarisha biashara zao’.

Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi wa kituo cha New Faraja Zamda Idrisa alisema kuwa wamefarijika kwa kuona taasisi binafsi kama BancABC Tanzania ikiunga mkono Jamii ambayo inaishi kwenye mazingira mangumu.

Aliongeza ‘Msaada wenu umekuja kwenye muda muafaka kwani watoto hawa wanahitaji kuonyesha upendo kama watoto wengine. Tunawashukuru kwa msaada wenu na tunawaombea kwa Mwenyezi Mungu azidi kuwafungulia riziki kwenye maisha yenu ya kila siku’.

‘Tunatoa rai kwa taasisi zingine pamoja na watu binafsi wazidi kutusaidia kwani watoto hawa wanahitaji kuvaa, kusoma, chakula pamoja na matibabu na kituo chetu hakina wadhamini bali tunatengemea misaada kutoka kwa wadau mbali mbali kama BancABC Tanzania walivyokuja hapa kutusaidia kwa siku ya leo.

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BODABODA TANGA WAPATA MAFUNZO MAALUM YA UTOAJI WA HUDUMA YA KWANZA

Na Mwandishi Wetu,Tanga

MADEREVA bodaboda katika Jiji la Tanga wamepatiwa mafunzo ya huduma ya kwanza kwa lengo la kuwawezesha madereva hao kutoa msaada wa huduma ya kwanza inapotokea ajali

Mafunzo hayo ya huduma ya kwanza kwa madereva wa bodaboda inakwenda sambamba na elimu ya Usalama barabarani inayotolewa na Taasisi ya AMEND kwa kushirikiana na Ubalozi wa Uswisi ambao ndio wanaofadhili mradi wa utolewaji wa mafunzo hayo kwa madereva bodaboda.

Baadhi ya wadau ambao wanashirikishwa katika kutekeleza mradi huo wameeleza kwa kina kuhusu umuhimu wa mafunzo hayo kwa sababu yanakwenda kupunguza changamoto ya ajali za barabarani ambazo zimekuwa zikisababisha vifo na ulemavu kwa madereva wengi wa bodaboda na watumiaji wengine wa usafiri huo.

Akieleza zaidi kuhusu mafunzo hayo CPL Hamisi anayetoka Kitengo cha Elimu Jeshi la Polisi Kikosi cha Usalama Barabarani Mkoa wa Tanga amesema wanaushukuru AMEND na Ubalozi wa Uswisi kwa kuona haja ya kutekeleza mradi huo kwani unakwenda kuongeza uelewa kwa madereva bodaboda kujiepusha na ajali pamoja na kutoa huduma ya kwanza inapotokea ajali.

Amesema ni muhimu kutolewa kwa huduma ya kwanza pale ajali inapotokea huku akisisitiza anapaswa kutoa hiyo ni mtu aliyepata elimu ya mafunzo ya jinsi ya kutoa huduma ya kwanza kwa mtu aliyepata ajali

"Mafunzo haya yatasaidia kuokoa maisha kwa mtu aliyepata ajali ya bodaboda,"amesema na kutoa mwito kwa baadhi ya bodaboda kuacha kujihusisha na vitendo vya uhalifu zinapotokea ajali na badala yake watumie elimu waliyoipata kuokoa maisha ya waliopatwa na ajali barabarani.

Kwa upande wake Ofisa Miradi kutoka AMEND Scolastica Mbilinyi ameeleza kwamba lengo la kutoa elimu ya huduma ya kwanza kwa bodaboda ni kusaidia kuokoa maisha ya watu pindi ajali zinapotokea.

Ameongeza wamekuwa na mradi huo wa kutoa mafunzo ya usalama barabarani kwa kushirikiana na wadau mbalimbali wakiwemo Jeshi la Polisi na  Msalaba Mwekundu pamoja na wadau wote muhimu.

Aidha amesema AMEND miongoni mwa mambo wanayofanya ni pamoja na kutoa elimu ya usalama barabarani, ujenzi wa miundombinu ya barabara kwenye shule zilizopo maeneo hatarishi na kwa wakati huu huo wanatoa mafunzo ya huduma ya kwanza kwa madereva.

Pamoja na hayo amesema mpaka sasa  AMEND kwa ufadhili wa ubalozi wa Uswiswi wameshatoa elimu ya usalama barabarani katika mikoa ya Tanga na Dodoma na lengo ni kuwafikia madereva wa bodaboda 750.

Wakati huo huo Diana Kashmiry kutoka Kikosi kazi cha huduma ya kwanza- Shirika la Msalaba Mwekundu amesema elimu wanayoitoa inamuwezesha dereva bodaboda kufahamu changamoto aliyoipata mtu ajalini na jinsi ya kumsaidia kwa kumpa huduma ya kwanza

Aidha ametoa angalizo kutokana na mazingira hatarishi yanayokuwepo katika ajali, ni vema kwa mtu asiye na vifaa vya kutoa huduma ya kwanza asiye huduma hiyo ili kumuepusha na madhara yanayoweza kujitokeza yakiwemo ya magonjwa ya kuambukiza.

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BENKI YA DCB YAZINDUA PROGRAMU YA VICOBA KUBORESHA MAISHA YA WATANZANIA

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara DCB, Bwana Sabasaba Moshingi (wa pili kulia), akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi programu ya DCB Vicoba pamoja na uzinduzi wa mradi wa kumiliki Coaster 5 wa Umoja wa Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Kivule (UVUKI) uliopo chini ya Shirikisho la Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Tanzania (SHIVUTA), uliofanyika Kitunda, Ilala, nje kidogo kutoka katikati ya Jiji la Dar es Salaam leo.

KATIKA kuunga mkono juhudi za serikali ya awamu ya sita katika kuhakikisha huduma za Kifedha zinawafikia watu wengi, kirahisi na gharama nafuu, Benki ya Biashara ya DCB imezindua programu ya VICOBA ikiwalenga wateja wa Vicoba na makundi mengine ya kijamii.

Uzinduzi wa DCB VicobaApp umefanyika Kitunda, Ilala nje kidogo ya jijini Dar es Salaam leo sambamba na hafla ya uzinduzi wa mradi wa kumiliki Coaster tano ulioandaliwa na Umoja wa Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Kivule (UVUKI), chini ya Shirikisho la Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Tanzania (SHIVUTA).

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya DCB, Bwana Sabasaba Moshingi alisema programu hiyo itawawezesha wanachama wa vicoba kufanya miamala yao kwa urahisi na usalama zaidi, hivyo kuchochea maendeleo ya kiuchumi katika jamii.

“Tunatambua umuhimu wa teknolojia katika kuboresha maisha ya watu, na ndio maana tumeamua kuja na DCB VicobaApp ili kusaidia wanachama wa vikoba na makundi mengine ya kijamii kupata huduma za kifedha kwa urahisi zaidi kupitia simu zao za mkononi.

“Ikianzishwa takribani miaka 22 iliyopita kupitia wito wa Rais Mstaafu Hayati Benjamin William Mkapa, kipaumbele chetu kikubwa kimekuwa ni kuinua maisha ya watanzania wenye kipato cha wastani kiuchumi, hususan wajasiriamali wadogo na wa kati lakini tukiangaza zaidi kwa watanzania ambao mara kadhaa wamekuwa wakikosa vigezo vya kupata mikopo na urahisi wa kuwekeza katika benki za kibiashara,” alisema Bwana Moshingi.

Ni katika muktadha huo Bwana Moshingi alisema, DCB imekuwa mwanzilishi na kuwa kinara katika kuanzisha huduma za mikopo kwa wajasiriamali wadogo wadogo, wateja binafsi na kwa vikundi vya Vikoba hivyo kwa kupitia ushirikiano huu wateja wa benki yetu wataweza kuzifikia akaunti kirahisi mahali walipo na kwa wakati wowote na kupata huduma.

Alisema kwa kupitia DCB VicobaApp, wateja wa vicoba wataweza kupata huduma mbalimbali ikiwa ni pamoja na kuweka pesa bila makato yoyote, kukopa mikopo na kufanya marejesho, kuchagua viongozi wa wa vikundi vyao, kupata ujumbe mfupi kwa kila mjumbe pale mjumbe mmoja anapoweka pesa kwenye kikoba, yote yakifanyika kupitia simu za mkononi.

Naye Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa DCB, Bi. Lilian Mtali alisema benki yao inajivunia kuwa moja ya benki waanzilishi kwa kutoa mikopo ya wajasiriamali ikiwemo mikopo midogomidogo ya kuanzia hata kiasi cha shs elfu 30 hadi milioni 5 kwa wateja wadogo.

"DCB pia tunajivunia kutoa mikopo ya kiasi cha shs trilioni 1 kwa wajasiriamali na wafanyakazi ambapo sasa benki inao uwezo wa kutoa mkopo wa hadi kiasi cha shs bilioni 5 kwa mtu mmoja.

“Katika kuhakikisha lengo letu la kuboresha maisha ya watanzania na kuwapunguzia umasikini linatimia, DCB kila mara imekuwa ikianzisha akaunti na huduma zenye ubunifu, mfano akaunti ya elimu ya DCB Skonga, Wahi Akaunti kwa wenye mahitaji ya kutimiza malengo kwa njia ya kuwekeza kidogo kidogo, akaunti za Mshahara & Mikopo ya nusu mshahara, akaunti ya Wastaafu, Mikopo ya Nyumba, Akaunti maalum (FDR) na nyinginezo nyingi,” aliongeza Bi Lilian.

Ikiwekeza zaidi katika huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali, DCB ina mtandao wa mawakala zaidi ya 1500 na vituo vidogo vya kutokea huduma zaidi ya 700 katika maeneo ya kimkakati sehemu mbalimbali nchini huku ikiwa na mtandao wa Matawi 9 ya kibenki jijini Dar es Salaam na mikoani.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara DCB, Bwana Sabasaba Moshingi (katikati), Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa benki hiyo, Bi. Lilian Mtali (kulia) na Mkurugenzi wa Shirikisho la Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Tanzania (SHIVUTA), Andrew Paul wakiwasili tayari kwa uzinduzi programu ya DCB Vicoba pamoja na uzinduzi wa mradi wa kumiliki Coaster 5 wa Umoja wa Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Kivule (UVUKI) uliopo chini ya Shirikisho la Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Tanzania (SHIVUTA) uliofanyika Kitunda, Ilala, jijini Dar es Salaam leo.

Baadhi ya Wana vikoba waliohudhuria uzinduzi wa DCB VikobaApp wakiwa katika hafla hiyo, Kitunda, Ilala, Dar es Salaam leo.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Biashara DCB, Bwana Sabasaba Moshingi (katikati) akiagana na Mkurugenzi wa Shirikisho la Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Tanzania (SHIVUTA), Bwana Andrew Paul mara baada ya uzinduzi programu ya DCB Vicoba pamoja na mradi wa kumiliki Coaster 5 wa Umoja wa Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Kivule (UVUKI) uliopo chini ya Shirikisho la Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Tanzania (SHIVUTA) uliofanyika Kitunda, Ilala jijini Dar es Salaam leo. Wengine ni Viongozi wa Umoja wa Vikundi vya Ujasiriamali Kivule (UVUKI).

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BENKI YA EQUITY TANZANIA YAFUTURISHA WATEJA WAKE ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar, 23 Machi 2024. Benki ya Equity katika mwezi huu mtukufu wa Ramadhani imefuturisha wateja wake katika mji mkongwe wa Zanzibar ikiwa ni ishara ya shukurani kwa wateja na wadau wake wa karibu kwa kuendelea kuichagua benki hiyo kama benki yao pendwa.

Akiongea kwenye hafla hiyo Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa benki hiyo Bw. Rojas Mdoe amesema kwamba Benki ya Equity Tanzania inathamini mchango wa wateja wakekatika ukuwaji wa amana za benki na kwa kutumia huduma za benki. Akaendelea kusema, dhumuni kubwa la kuandaa Futari hii ni kuwashukuru wateja wake kwa kuwa bega kwa bega kuhakikisha tunabadilisha maisha ya kila Mtanzania.

Aliendelea na kusema kuwa benki yetu inaendelea kuboresha huduma zake na kuhakikisha kuwa inatanua wigo wake wa upatikanaji nchini ili kuweza kuwafikia wateja wote Tanzania na kuhakikisha kuwa inatimiza dhamira yake ya kubadilisha maisha ya kila Mtanzania.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Waziri Afisi ya Raisi Kazi, Uchumi na Uwekezaji Mh. Sharif A. Sharif alisema, nawapongeza sana benki ya Equity kwa kuunga mkono juhudi za serikali kwa kukuza uchumi wa taifa letu kwa kuhakikisha kuwa kila Mtanzania anatumia mifumo rasmi ya kifedha (financial inclusion). Vilevile kwa ubunifumkubwa wa kutoa huduma bora za kibenki za kidijitali.

Kuhusu Benki ya Equity

Equity Bank (T) ni Benki yenye matawi 16 nchini, mawakala zaidi ya 2,000 ikiwa na zaidi ya wafanyakazi zaidi ya 400 ikiwa ni moja ya uwekezaji mkubwa zaidi ulioanzia nchini Kenya na baadaye kusambaa katika nchi nyingine 5 za Afrika Mashariki, ikiwemo Tanzania, Uganda, Congo-DRC, Rwanda na Sudan ya Kusini.

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KAMPUNI YA ORYX TANZANIA YAWAKOMBOA WAKAANGA SAMAKI FERI YAKABIDHI MITUNGI 700 YA GAS BURE

KAMPUNI ya Oryx Gas Tanzania imeahidi kufunga mtambo mkubwa wa nshati safi ya kupikia katika Soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri jijini Dar es Salaam ambapo wajasiriamali wa soko hilo watakuwa na urahisi wa kuipata nishati hiyo na kwa gharama nafuu kwa ajili ya kukaanga samaki.

Hatua hiyo imekuja baada ya wajasiriamali wa soko hilo kutoa ombi kwa Kampuni ya Oryx Gas pamoja na Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala ambaye pia ni Naibu Spika wa Bunge Muss Zungu baada ya kupokea ombi kutoka kwa wajasiriamali wa soko hilo walioomba kufungiwa mtungi mkubwa wa gesi wakiamini utawasaidia katika shughuli zao.

Ahadi ya kufungwa kwa mtungi mkubwa wa gesi imetolewa wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi 700 ya gesi ya Oryx kwa Baba na Mama Lishe wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22,2024.

Wakati anazungumza mbele ya wajasiriamali hao,Zungu amewahakikishia Mama Lishi na Baba lishe katika Soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri kuwa watafungiwa mtambo wa nishati safi ya kupikia ili kuwaepusha kutumia fedha nyingi kununua gesi kupitia mitungi midogo.

Amesema hatua hiyo ni utekelezaji wa mkakati wa Rais Dk. Samia Suluhu Hassan kuhamasisha matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia kwa lengo la kulinda mazingira kuwaweka wanawake katika nafasi nzuri ya kujiendeleza kiuchumi.

Zungu kabla ya kueleza hayo alipokea maombi ya wafanyabiashara hao kupitia kwa kiongozi Zone Namba 7 katika soko hilo, Said Mpinji aliyelalamika kuwa wanalazimika kutumia sh. 110,000 kila siku kujaza gesi ya kuendeshea shughuli za baba na mama lishe.

Hivyo Zungu amesema tayari amezungumza na kampuni ya Gesi ya Oryx Tanzania kupitia kwa Mkurugenzi Mkuu wake, Benoit Araman na amekubali kufunga mifumo ya gesi ya kisasa kasha kusambaza huduma hiyo kwa wafanyabiashara hao kwa gharama nafuu.

“Mkombozi wetu ni Rais Dk.Samia Suluhu Hassan ambaye ameanzisha kampeni ya nishati safi ya kupikia, kuhakikisha Watanzania wanaishi maisha mazuri.

“Oryx wamekubali kuweka mtungi mmoja mkubwa na mifumo ya usambazaji, kasha watasambaza huduma kwa mama na baba lishe waliopo hapa na kuwafungia mita halafu watakuwa wakilipia huduma kama wanavyofanya katika umeme,” amefafanua.

Kwa upande wake Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Oryx  Benoit Araman amesema Oryx wamewafikia wajasiriamali hao kwa lengo la kutekeleza mkakati wa Rais Dk. Samia wa matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia kulinda mazingira na afya za wananchi.

"Tangu Julai mwaka 2021, tulianza mkakati huu baada ya Rais Dk Samia kutangaza kuwa Serikali yake inataka kuona hadi mwaka 2030 asilimia 80 ya Watanzania wawe wanatumia nishati safi ya kupikia."

Wakati huo huo Mwenykiti wa CCM Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam Abbasi Mtemvu aliyekuwa mgeni rasmi katika hafla hiyo, ameeleza kuwa ugawaji wa mitungi kwa baba na Mama Lishe hao ni utekelezaji wa Ilani huku akitumia nafasi hiyo kumpongeza Zungu kwa namna anavyowatetea wananchi wa jimbo lake.

 Aidha ameipongeza Serikali kwa kuendelea kupeleka maendeleo kwa wananchi.Pia amewataka mama na baba lishe wa sokoni hapo kujiandaa kupokea mitaji kutoka serikali ili kunua biashara zao. 

 Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu (katikati) akiwa na Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Abbas Mtemvu ( wa pili kulia),Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala Edward Mpogolo ( wa kwanza kulia), Diwani wa Kata ya Kivukoni Sharik Choughle ( wa kwanza kushoto), Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gasi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman ( wa pili kushoto) wakimkabidhi mtungi wa gesi mama lishe na mfanyabiashara katika soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Happy Kiondo wakati wa makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa mama lishe na baba lishe wa soko hilo leo Machi 22, 2024.

Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu (katikati) akiwa na Diwani wa Kata ya Kivukoni Sharik Choughle ( wa kwanza kushoto), Meneja Mauzo wa Kampuni ya Gasi ya Orxy , Shaban Fundi (wa pili kushoto) wakimkabidhi mtungi wa gesi ya kupikia ya Oryx Mwenyekiti wa Wafanyabiashara Zone no.7 wa Soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri Jijini Dar es Salaam, Saidi Mpinji wakati wa makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa mama lishe na baba lishe wa soko hilo leo Machi 22, 2024. Anayeshuhudia makabidhiano hayo ni Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala Edward Mpogolo (kulia).

Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu (katikati) akiwa na Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Abbas Mtemvu ( wa pili kulia),Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala Edward Mpogolo ( wa kwanza kulia), Diwani wa Kata ya Kivukoni Sharik Choughle ( wa kwanza kushoto), Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gasi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman ( wa pili kushoto) wakimkabidhi mtungi wa gesi mama lishe na mfanyabiashara katika soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Happy Kiondo wakati wa makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa mama lishe na baba lishe wa soko hilo leo Machi 22, 2024.

Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu (katikati) akiwa na Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Abbas Mtemvu ( wa pili kulia),Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala Edward Mpogolo ( wa kwanza kulia), Diwani wa Kata ya Kivukoni Sharik Choughle ( wa kwanza kushoto), Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gasi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman ( wa pili kushoto) wakimkabidhi mtungi wa gesi mmoja wa mama lishe na mfanyabiashara katika soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri wakati wa makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa mama lishe na baba lishe wa soko hilo leo Machi 22, 2024.

Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu (katikati) akiwa na Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Abbas Mtemvu ( wa pili kulia),Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala Edward Mpogolo ( wa kwanza kulia), Diwani wa Kata ya Kivukoni Sharik Choughle ( wa kwanza kushoto), Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gasi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman ( wa pili kushoto) wakimkabidhi mtungi wa gesi mama lishe na mfanyabiashara katika soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Salma Mohammed wakati wa makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa mama lishe na baba lishe wa soko hilo leo Machi 22, 2024.



Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu akiwa na Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gesi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman wakiwasikiliza wafanyabiashara wa samaki katika soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.


Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu ( kulia) akiteta jambo na Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gesi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024

Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu akizungumza katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.
Naibu Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambaye pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ilala Jijini Dar es Salaam, Mussa Zungu akizungumza katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.



Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Abbas Mtemvu akizungumza katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.

Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala, Edward Mpogolo akizungumza katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.
Mkurugenzi wa Kampuni ya Gasi ya Orxy, Benoite Araman akizungumza katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.Diwani wa Kata ya Kivukoni Sharik Choughle akizungumza katika hafla ya kukabidhi mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.Baadhi ya wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri wakiwa kwenye hafla ya makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali hao, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.Meneja Masoko wa Kampuni ya Gesi ya Orxy Peter Ndomba akitoa elimu ya matumizi sahihi ya mtungi wa kupikia wa gesi ya Orxy katika hafla ya makabidhiano ya mitungi ya kupikia ya gesi ya Orxy 700 kwa wajasiriamali wa soko la Samaki la Kimataifa Feri, Jijini Dar es Salaam leo Machi 22, 2024.

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Absa Bank continues to empower Tanzanian women's stories

Minister of State, Office of the President, Finance, and Planning Zanzibar, Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum (right), presenting an appreciation award to the Head of Branch Operations of Absa Bank Tanzania, Ms. Mwilongo Irene Msungu (center), in recognition of the bank's contribution as the main sponsor in the launch of the Tanzania Women in Finance Association (TAWiFA), during an event held in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar recently. On the left is the Manager of Absa Zanzibar Branch, Ms. Rabia Aboud.This is one of Absa Bank's initiatives to empower women economically, alongside the recently launched Absa She Account, a special account for women.

Head of Branch Operations of Absa Bank Tanzania, Ms. Mwilongo Irene Msungu (left), receiving a token of appreciation from the Minister of State, Office of the President, Finance, and Planning of Zanzibar, Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum, in recognition of Absa's contribution as the main sponsor in the launch of the Tanzania Women in Finance Association (TAWiFA), during an event held in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar recently. Seated to the left front is the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, who was the guest of honor.This is one of Absa Bank's initiatives to empower women economically, alongside the recently launched Absa She Account, a special account for women.

Widow of the first President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ), Mrs. Fatma Karume (left), exchanging greetings with the Head of Branch Operations of Absa Bank Tanzania, Ms. Mwilongo Irene Msungu (right), and the Manager of Absa Zanzibar Branch, Ms. Rabia Aboud, during the launch of the Tanzania Women in Finance Association (TAWiFA), sponsored by Absa Bank and held in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar recently.This is one of Absa Bank's initiatives to empower women economically, alongside the recently launched Absa She Account, a special account for women.

Some participants listening to the speech of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, during the launch of the Tanzania Women in Finance Association (TAWiFA) held in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar recently. Absa Bank was the main sponsor of the launch.This is one of Absa Bank's initiatives to empower women economically, alongside the recently launched Absa She Account, a special account for women.

Head of Branch Operations of Absa Bank Tanzania, Ms. Mwilongo Irene Msungu (third from the left), and Manager of Absa Zanzibar Branch, Ms. Rabia Aboud (third from the right), displaying the award given to the bank as the main sponsor at the launch event of the Tanzania Women in Finance Association (TAWiFA), held in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar recently. This is one of Absa Bank's initiatives to empower women economically, alongside the recently launched Absa She Account, a special account for women.

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Absa Bank Tanzania announces its new brand promise

The Managing Director for Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Obedi Laiser (left), addresses a media conference during the media launch of the bank’s new brand promise dubbed ‘Your Story Matters’ in Dar es Salaam today. Looking is Absa Bank Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Mr. Aron Luhanga.

Dar es Salaam, Monday, 26 February 2024 – Absa Bank Tanzania has announced its new brand promise which marks the next evolution to the Absa brand journey.

Absa Bank Tanzania made this announcement following a similar announcement made last week Friday by Absa Group Limited, its parent company, which is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups that owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.

Speaking during the official announcement, Mr Obedi Laiser, The Bank’s Managing Director, said “Today we are taking the next step on our business and brand journey, revealing our newfound vision as a purpose led and values driven business, and communicating our new brand positioning.

Since we launched the Absa brand in Tanzania four years ago, the brand has gown significantly and it has now evolved to better reflect where we are now, our global ambitions and to align with our new purpose. We are concentrating on what we do AND why we do it: our purpose and aspiration - to be a leading African bank, empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together … one story at a time.”

The new brand promise which the bank has announced is encapsulated in a short and easy to remember phrase “Your Story Matters”.

When asked about what this new phrase means and what it promises to its stakeholders, Mr Aron Luhanga, the Bank’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, said “Your Story Matters is more than a phrase to us – it is a promise and a commitment. It reveals our customer-centric approach in which we listen to and care about the unique journey of each person and entity we serve. It speaks about how we as an organization value individual customers and want to be part of their personal and financial narratives. It defines us as a bank of the future; one that is more than just a financial services institution but also a partner on each customer’s life journey.”

Mr Luhanga went on to state that the new brand promise represents the culmination of the bank listening and learning from its customers, staff, and community at large, planning, strategising, collaborating, and co-creating a powerful purpose, honourable values, a clear vision and an unwavering commitment to create an Empowered African future, together… one story at a time.

In his concluding remarks, the Managing Director, said “Our customers, communities, colleagues, and the public at large should brace themselves for seeing a much more human-centred bank that takes interest in the unique journeys of all its stakeholders and excited to being part of their unique stories. We are committed to solutioning the challenges our customers, communities, and colleagues face in their life journeys in such a way that builds a lifetime legacy of true friendship and partnership, because their stories matter to us.”

For more information, please contact:

Aron Luhanga

Head, Marketing & Corporate Relations

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited

+255 768 221 717

aron.luhanga@absa.africa

About Absa Bank Tanzania

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited is one of Tanzania’s leading financial institutions offering an integrated set of products and services across Corporate and Investment Banking, Business Banking with solutions for SMEs, and Retail Banking. Backed by its 21-year legacy in Tanzania and inspired by the people it serves, Absa is committed to finding local solutions to uniquely local challenges and everything we do is focused on bringing possibility to life.

Absa Bank Tanzania is part of Absa Group Limited (‘Absa Group’). Absa Group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.

Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.

Absa Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.

For more about Absa Bank Tanzania, its products and services, visit www.absa.co.tz

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Absa Bank's Naomi Mafwiri Takes the Helm as President of ACI Tanzania Charter

Newly elected President of the ACI Financial Markets Association of Tanzania Charter, Ms. Naomi Mafwiri, who is also Absa Bank Tanzania Markets Sales CIB and E-Channels, addresses the members of the association at an occasion of the Tanzania charter’s leadership exchanging ceremony held in Dar es Salaam recently.

Newly elected President of the ACI Financial Markets Association of Tanzania Charter, Ms. Naomi Mafwiri (second from the left), who is also Absa Bank Tanzania Markets Sales CIB and E-Channels, chats with some members of the association at an occasion of the Tanzania charter’s leadership exchanging ceremony held in Dar es Salaam recently.

*Pledging to Elevate Financial Markets Practices and Ethical Standards

Absa Bank Tanzania Markets Sales CIB and E-Channels Senior Official, Naomi Mafwiri, has been elected as the new President of ACI Tanzania Charter, a position she will serve for the next two years. Formed in 2002, ACI FMA Tanzania is the standard bearer for financial markets professionals in Tanzania.

ACI FMA Tanzania is affiliated with ACI – Financial Markets Association, a Paris-based global umbrella body of financial markets associations, which is a non-profit-making association founded in the interests of the financial markets dealing profession, essentially international. ACI Tanzania abides by Tanzania's laws and regulations and the FX Global Code of Conduct recognized by ACI – The Financial Markets Association. ACI FMA is the largest trade association in the global financial markets with over 13,000 members in 60 countries.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam at the occasion of the Tanzania chapter’s exchanging of leadership, the new ACI President, Ms. Naomi, said the decision to contest for the position as ACI President was not taken lightly. ‘I had to consult some other members, and after deep thought, I realized the crucial role the financial markets community plays in shaping values and ethics among key players in Tanzania, and that fact compelled me to step forward to work on the key ACI Tanzania’s objective to influence industry behavior and uphold best market practitioners,’ said Ms. Naomi.

She said the current ACI Tanzania chapter includes four candidates from Absa Bank Tanzania, making a significant milestone and showcasing the trust and confidence placed in our bank by the financial markets community in Tanzania.

'Engaging with ACI aligns us with efforts to promote best financial markets practices, and we are excited about the journey ahead and the opportunities this collaboration will bring.'

Ms. Naomi added, ‘I want to take this opportunity to commend the previous committee for launching the ACI UDSM branch. However, we will aim at introducing more initiatives such as facilitating certification of our back office, middle office, risk, and front office members, citing that up to date, only 50% of financial markets participants are certified.’

‘We will also be working on ACI identity, where we will enhance our visibility through office location and registration, which is crucial. Publicity is equally important, and our challenge is to ensure that our banking community recognizes and understands the fundamental role we play.'

She mentioned other key factors as stakeholder engagements, saying that acknowledgment of the transformation in markets, initiatives such as a move from being a money-based Monetary Policy approach to an Interest-based Monetary Policy Framework, issuance of circulars, and guidelines to promote stability in the financial sector, together with ongoing sessions among key players enhances confidence and transparency in our market. ‘I promise to continue with these engagements so as to create harmony and encourage an environment where business thrives and the economy excels,’ she added.

ACI Tanzania Charter is made among stakeholders, which include the banking sector, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Tanzania, DSE, CMSA, and TBA.

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Absa Bank Tanzania records remarkable financial performance in 2023

Jovial Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (centre), Acting Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Bernard Tesha (left), and Absa’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Mr. Aron Luhanga (right), displays a pamphlet contains some details of the bank’s 2023 performances, during a media conference in Dar es Salaam today.

Performance snapshot:

• 132% Profit before Tax growth year on year
• 37% growth in Customer Deposit year on year
• 19% growth in Total Assets from prior year
• Return on Equity (ROE) of 32%
• Cost to Income Ratio (CIR) of 53%

Dar es Salaam, Thursday 1 February 2024 – Absa Bank Tanzania has recorded a remarkable financial performance for the fiscal year 2023, marking a year of unprecedented growth and best ever success since its establishment in the country.

Despite the challenges posed by the global economic landscape, Absa Bank Tanzania has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to its customers, stakeholders, and the community at large, seizing the opportunities presented in the market to deliver exceptional performance.

In 2023, Absa Bank Tanzania achieved record-breaking financial results, reflecting robust growth across key performance indicators. Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged to an all-time high of TZS 75billion, a staggering 132% increase from the previous year, which contributed to an impressive Return on Equity (ROE) of 32% in 2023. Overall revenue recorded an excellent annual growth of 30% on the back of a 21% growth in Net Interest Income (NII) and 41% increase in Non-Interest Income (NIR), with cost registering a very modest increase of 3% year on year - well below inflation, with all these contributing to a great improvement in the Cost to Income Ratio (CIR) to 53% in 2023, well within the regulatory threshold.

The bank’s total assets surged to an all-time high of TZS 1.42trillion, a 19% growth from prior year. This is accompanied by an exceptional growth in customer deposits of 37% year on year to TZS 1.1trillion and an impressive increase in customer loans and advances of 25% from previous year reaching TZS 784billion for the first time and the ratio of Non-Performing Loans (NPL) reducing to 4.5%, well within the regulatory threshold.

Commenting on the results, Bernard Tesha, The Bank’s Acting CFO, said “The significant growth in customer deposits is a true reflection of trust from our customers both existing and new to the bank. The bank continues to have a strong capital position and funding base and operates well above the regulatory and internal requirements. Our prudent risk management practices, strategic investments, and unwavering focus on customer-centric solutions have positioned us as a preferred banking partner in the financial services industry.”

On his part, the Bank’s CEO and MD, Mr Obedi Laiser, said “Our outstanding financial performance in 2023 is a testament to our steadfast dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. We have and will continue to leverage technological advancements, expand our product and service offerings, and foster strategic partnerships to better serve the evolving needs of our diverse customer base.

Furthermore, our commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement remains unwavering. Throughout 2023, we have continued our support for various initiatives aimed at driving positive change, fostering financial literacy, and empowering communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

As we look ahead, Absa Bank Tanzania remains resolutely focused on delivering value, fostering trust, and driving inclusive prosperity for all our stakeholders. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our customers, the dedication of our employees, the understanding of regulators and policy makers and the confidence of our shareholders, which have been instrumental in our success.”

For more information, please contact:

Aron Luhanga

Head, Marketing & Corporate Relations

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited

+255 768 221 717

aron.luhanga@absa.africa

About Absa Bank Tanzania

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited is one of Tanzania’s leading financial institutions offering an integrated set of products and services across Corporate and Investment Banking, Business Banking with solutions for SMEs, and Retail Banking. Backed by its 21-year legacy in Tanzania and inspired by the people it serves, Absa is committed to finding local solutions to uniquely local challenges and everything we do is focused on bringing possibility to life.

Absa Bank Tanzania is part of Absa Group Limited, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups. Absa Group employees approximately 40, 000 professionals operating in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Seychelles, Mauritius, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana. The Group has representative offices in Nigeria, Namibia, London and New York, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. Absa is a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve and determined to be the financial services Group Africa can be proud of.

For more about Absa Bank Tanzania, its products and services, visit www.absa.co.tz

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