BENKI YA ABSA YAENDELEA KUWAWEZESHA WANAWAKE WAJASIRIMALI KIUCHUMI

Meneja Bidhaa wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Bryton Kimemeta (kushoto), akizungumza na baadhi ya wanawake wajasiriamali, wanachama wa Taasisi inayotoa huduma za kifedha ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania, katika semina iliyoandaliwa na taasisi hiyo kwa uwezeshaji wa benki hiyo ikihusu elimu ya kifedha na jinsi ya kusimamia biashara kwa ufanisi, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mafunzo hayo ni sehemu ya mikakati ya Benki ya Absa ya kuwawezesha wajasiriamali nchini sambamba na Lengo la benki hiyo la Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine, kupitia chapa ya benki hiyo inayosema 'Stori yako ni ya thamani'.

Meneja Msaidizi wa Uhakiki wa Biashara wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania. Bi. Miriam Ngajilo (kushoto), akizungumza na baadhi ya wanawake wajasiriamali, wanachama wa Taasisi inayotoa huduma za kifedha ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania, katika semina iliyoandaliwa na taasisi hiyo kwa uwezeshaji wa benki hiyo ikihusu elimu ya kifedha na jinsi ya kusimamia biashara kwa ufanisi, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mafunzo haya ni sehemu ya mikakati ya benki hiyo ya kuwawezesha wajasiriamali nchini sambamba na Lengo la Benki ya Absa la Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine, kupitia chapa ya benki hiyo inayosema 'Stori yako ni ya thamani'.

Mkurugenzi wa Uendeshaji wa Taasisi inayotoa huduma za kifedha ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania, Bw. Hafizur Milon (kushoto), akizungumza kuhusu mahusiano ya kibiashara kati ya taasisi hiyo na Benki ya Absa Tanzania, wakati wa semina ya wanawake wajasiriamali wanachama wa taasisi hiyo kuhusu elimu ya kifedha na jinsi ya kusimamia biashara kwa ufanisi, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mafunzo haya ni sehemu ya mikakati ya Benki ya Absa katika kuwawezesha wajasiriamali nchini sambamba na Lengo la benki hiyo la 'Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine', kupitia chapa ya benki hiyo inayosema 'Stori yako ni ya thamani'.

Mtaalamu wa Mafunzo wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Hussein Said (kulia), akizungumza na baadhi ya wanawake wajasiriamali, wanachama wa Taasisi inayotoa huduma za kifedha ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania, katika semina iliyoandaliwa na taasisi hiyo kwa uwezeshaji wa benki hiyo ikihusu elimu ya kifedha na jinsi ya kusimamia biashara kwa ufanisi, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mafunzo haya ni sehemu ya mikakati ya benki hiyo ya kuwawezesha wajasiriamali nchini sambamba na Lengo la Benki ya Absa la Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine, kupitia chapa ya benki hiyo inayosema 'Stori yako ni ya thamani'.

Mmoja wa wanawake wajasiariamali mwanachama wa Taasisi ya huduma za kifedha ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania, Amina Makongoro akichangia hoja wakati wa semina kuhusu elimu ya kifedha na usimamizi wa biashara wenye tija, iliyoandaliwa na taasisi hiyo ikiwezeshwa na Benki ya Absa Tanzania, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mafunzo haya ni sehemu ya mikakati ya benki hiyo katika kuwawezesha wajasiriamali nchini sambamba na Lengo la benki hiyo la 'Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine', kupitia chapa ya benki hiyo inayosema 'Stori yako ni ya thamani'.

Baadhi ya wanawake wajasiriamali wanachama wa Taasisi ya huduma za kifedha ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania, wakisikiliza, wakati Meneja Bidhaa wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Bryton Kimemeta, akizungumza nao wakati wa semina kuhusu elimu ya kifedha na jinsi ya kusimamia biashara kwa ufanisi, iliyoandaliwa na Taasisi ya ASA Microfinance Tanzania kwa uwezeshaji wa benki hiyo, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Semina hiyo ni sehemu ya mikakati ya benki hiyo katika kuwawezesha wajasiriamali nchini sambamba na Lengo la benki hiyo la 'Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine', kupitia chapa ya benki hiyo inayosema 'Stori yako ni ya thamani'.

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MRADI WA COOKFUND WALETA MAGEUZI YA MATUMIZI YA NISHATI KATIKA TAASISI ZA UMMA

Mshauri Mkuu wa Kiufundi wa UNCDF, Bw. Peter Malika, akizungumza wakati wa makabidhiano ya vifaa vya teknolojia ya upishi salama kwa Shule ya Msingi Bunge jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Serikali ya Tanzania, kwa ufadhili wa Umoja wa Ulaya (EU) kupitia Ujumbe wake nchini, na usimamizi wa programu ukifanywa na Mfuko wa Maendeleo wa Mitaji wa Umoja wa Mataifa (UNCDF), inatekeleza Programu ya CookFund ili kuharakisha mpito wa matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia katika kaya na taasisi za umma, hususan mashuleni. Naibu Waziri wa Nishati, Mhe. Salome Makamba (wa pili kutoka kulia), alikuwa mgeni rasmi.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Zaidi ya wanafunzi 62,000 kote Tanzania sasa wananufaika na majiko salama na safi zaidi kufuatia usakinishaji wa zaidi ya majiko ya kisasa 170 ya nishati safi ya kupikia katika shule na taasisi za umma zaidi ya 45. Hatua hii muhimu iliadhimishwa katika hafla ya makabidhiano iliyofanyika katika Shule ya Msingi Bunge jijini Dar es Salaam, ikionesha mchango wa mpango huu katika kupunguza matumizi ya kuni na mkaa na hivyo kukabiliana na ukataji wa miti.

Mpango huu unafadhiliwa na Umoja wa Ulaya (EU) na kutekelezwa na Serikali ya Tanzania kwa kushirikiana na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Maendeleo ya Mitaji (UNCDF) kupitia programu ya CookFund.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Naibu Waziri wa Nishati, Mheshimiwa Salome Makamba alisema:

“Mapinduzi haya kuelekea matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia ni kipaumbele cha kimkakati cha taifa kinachochangia kulinda mazingira, kuboresha afya ya umma na kuongeza ufanisi wa kiuchumi. Kwa kuzipatia shule na taasisi za umma teknolojia za kisasa za kupikia, tunalenga kulinda misitu yetu, kupunguza hewa chafuzi, na kuboresha mazingira ya kujifunzia kwa watoto wetu. Serikali itaendelea kushirikiana na wadau wa maendeleo kupanua upatikanaji wa nishati safi ya kupikia kwa kuzingatia Mkakati wa Taifa wa Nishati Safi ya Kupikia (2024–2034).”

Jitihada za nishati safi ya kupikia nchini zinaongozwa na Wizara ya Nishati kwa kushirikiana na wizara na taasisi nyingine za Serikali, ikiwemo Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu – TAMISEMI, Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii, Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais – Mazingira, pamoja na taasisi nyingine za umma. Hadi sasa, msaada huu kwa taasisi za umma, hususan shule, unalenga taasisi zote zinazohudumia watu zaidi ya 100 kwa wakati mmoja ili kuachana na matumizi ya kuni na mkaa.

Hatua hizi zinaendana na vipaumbele vya kitaifa vya kupunguza ukataji wa miti, kupunguza uzalishaji wa gesi chafuzi, na kuongeza ufanisi katika utoaji wa huduma za umma. Matumizi ya kuni na mkaa huzalisha chembechembe hatarishi zinazoweza kusababisha magonjwa mbalimbali ya mfumo wa upumuaji kama pumu na saratani ya mapafu.

Kupitia programu ya CookFund, inayofadhiliwa na Umoja wa Ulaya, hatua hizi zinalenga kupunguza matumizi ya nishati za kuni na mkaa kwenda kwenye teknolojia bora na zenye ufanisi zaidi kama majiko yanayotumia mkaa mbadala, majiko ya umeme (electric pressure cookers), biyoethano, majiko banifu, pamoja na gesi. Teknolojia hizi zinatarajiwa kupunguza shinikizo kwa rasilimali za misitu, kuboresha ubora wa hewa jikoni, na kuongeza afya na usalama wa wanafunzi na watumishi. Hadi sasa, taasisi 45 zimeboresha mifumo yao ya upishi, nyingi zikiwa ni shule za msingi na sekondari.

Aidha, kupitia CookFund, UNCDF inatoa msaada wa kifedha na kiufundi kwa makampuni na wajasiriamali wanaokidhi vigezo ili kuongeza usambazaji wa nishati safi ya kupikia. Msaada huu unajumuisha uwekezaji wa mtaji na mtaji wa uendeshaji kwa ajili ya kuimarisha uwezo wa biashara zinazojihusisha na uzalishaji, uagizaji, usambazaji na uuzaji wa majiko, mafuta na bidhaa au huduma zinazohusiana na nishati safi ya kupikia.

Kwa upande wake, Mkuu wa Ushirikiano wa Umoja wa Ulaya nchini Tanzania, Marc Stalmans, alisema:

“Umoja wa Ulaya umejikita kikamilifu katika kuendeleza hatua za kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi duniani, na Tanzania siyo tofauti. Mpango huu ni sehemu ya juhudi zetu za kusaidia mpito kuelekea nishati safi. Kupitia msaada wa Umoja wa Ulaya, jamii zinazingatia mbinu endelevu zinazolinda mazingira, huku zikichochea ukuaji wa uchumi, kukuza ajira, na kuboresha upatikanaji wa nishati mashuleni, kwenye biashara pamoja na kaya.”

Naye Mshauri Mkuu Maswala Kiufundi wa UNCDF, Bw. Peter Malika, alibainisha kuwa pamoja na msaada uliotolewa kwa taasisi 45 katika wilaya 14 za Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Morogoro, Dodoma na Mwanza, programu hiyo imewekeza dola milioni 10.1 katika biashara ndogo na za kati 102.

“Nishati safi ya kupikia inapunguza utegemezi wa kuni na mkaa huku ikiboresha usalama, afya na ufanisi wa majiko shuleni,” alisema Bw. Malika. “CookFund inaonesha wazi kuwa teknolojia za kisasa za nishati zinaweza kuleta mageuzi makubwa katika taasisi za umma na kuboresha moja kwa moja mazingira ya kujifunzia kwa maelfu ya wanafunzi.”

Kwa ujumla, programu hii imeleta matokeo chanya na yenye mageuzi makubwa, ikichangia uundaji wa ajira 27,005 (za moja kwa moja na zisizo za moja kwa moja), jumla ya biashara 4,933 katika mnyororo wa thamani wa nishati safi ya kupikia, kufikia kaya zaidi ya 482,089, na kupunguza zaidi ya tani 3,911,450 za uzalishaji wa hewa ukaa. Mafanikio haya yanaonesha mchango mkubwa wa programu hii katika maendeleo endelevu, ustawi wa jamii na hatua za kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi nchini Tanzania.

Naibu Waziri wa Nishati, Mhe. Salome Makamba, akitoa hotuba yake wakati wa makabidhiano ya vifaa vya teknolojia ya upishi salama kwa Shule ya Msingi Bunge jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Serikali ya Tanzania, kwa ufadhili wa Umoja wa Ulaya (EU) kupitia Ujumbe wake nchini, na usimamizi wa programu ukifanywa na Mfuko wa Maendeleo wa Mitaji wa Umoja wa Mataifa (UNCDF), inatekeleza Programu ya CookFund ili kuharakisha kipindi cha mpito wa matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia katika kaya na taasisi za umma, hususan mashuleni.

Mkuu wa Ushirikiano wa Ujumbe wa EU nchini Tanzania, Bw. Marc Stalmans, akihutubia hadhira wakati wa makabidhiano ya vifaa vya teknolojia ya upishi salama kwa Shule ya Msingi Bunge jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Serikali ya Tanzania, kwa ufadhili wa Umoja wa Ulaya (EU) kupitia Ujumbe wake nchini, na usimamizi wa programu ukifanywa na Mfuko wa Maendeleo wa Mitaji wa Umoja wa Mataifa (UNCDF), inatekeleza Programu ya CookFund ili kuharakisha kipindi cha mpito wa matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia katika kaya na taasisi za umma, hususan shule. Naibu Waziri wa Nishati, Mhe. Salome Makamba (wa tatu kutoka kulia), alikuwa mgeni rasmi.

Naibu Waziri wa Nishati, Mhe. Salome Makamba (kushoto), anapika wali akitumia jiko linalotumia nishati salama ya kupikia, wakati wa hafla ya makabidhiano ya vifaa vya teknolojia ya upishi salama katika Shule ya Msingi Bunge jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Serikali ya Tanzania, kwa ufadhili wa Umoja wa Ulaya (EU) kupitia Ujumbe wake nchini, na kwa usimamizi wa programu kutoka Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kuendeleza Mitaji (UNCDF), inatekeleza Mpango wa CookFund ili kuharakisha kipindi cha mpito cha matumizi ya upishi safi katika kaya na taasisi za umma, hususan mashuleni. Kutoka kulia ni Bw. Marc Stalmans, Mkuu wa Ushirikiano wa Umoja wa Ulaya (EU) nchini Tanzania, akiwa pamoja na Mshauri Mkuu wa Kiufundi wa UNCDF, Bw. Peter Malika.

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AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK PARTNERS WITH HANS PAUL AUTOMECH TO BOOST TANZANIA’S TOURISM SECTOR

Tanzania’s tourism sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, supporting livelihoods, foreign exchange earnings, and regional development. As the industry continues to expand, empowering its key players with practical, scalable solutions is essential for sustaining long-term growth.

In a strategic move aligned with this vision, Akiba Commercial Bank Plc has partnered with Hans Paul Automech to address one of the sector’s most pressing challenges: access to reliable safari vehicles.

A Practical Solution to a Critical Industry Need

The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is designed to enable tour operators to acquire high-quality, durable, and purpose-built safari vehicles—an essential asset for delivering consistent and competitive tourism experiences.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Allen Nkya, Senior Manager for Business Banking, emphasized the bank’s strategic intent:

“This partnership reflects our deliberate effort to support the tourism sector by providing tailored financial solutions that enable operators to acquire strong, durable and reliable safari vehicles. Through this arrangement, Akiba Commercial Bank will finance up to 80% of the vehicle cost, with customers contributing only 20%.”

Financing Designed Around the Tourism Cycle

A standout feature of this initiative is its flexibility. Unlike conventional financing models, this structure is tailored to the unique dynamics of the tourism industry, where revenue streams fluctuate between peak and low seasons.

By aligning repayment terms with actual cash flows, the partnership allows tour operators to invest in quality assets without placing undue pressure on their financial stability—ultimately supporting more sustainable business growth.

Addressing Longstanding Operational Challenges

With over two decades of experience in the automotive sector, Satbir, CEO of Hans Paul Automech, highlighted a persistent industry constraint:

“The lack of strong and durable safari vehicles has significantly impacted many operators, as constant repairs consume both capital and profits. This partnership offers a practical and sustainable solution to this longstanding challenge.”

For years, many operators have relied on second-hand vehicles, often resulting in frequent breakdowns, rising maintenance costs, and reduced profitability. By facilitating access to reliable, high-performance safari vehicles, this partnership directly addresses that gap.

Strong Industry Backing

The initiative has been positively received across the tourism ecosystem. Sam Diah, Chairman of the Tanzania Local Tour Operators (TLTO), welcomed the collaboration as both timely and impactful, underscoring its potential to strengthen operational efficiency across the sector.

At the operational level, Gilbert Minja, Arusha Branch Manager, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to delivering a seamless customer experience:

“We are committed to ensuring a seamless process for our customers, from understanding the financing arrangements to accessing the facility within the shortest time possible.”

Driving Impact Through Collaboration

The signing event brought together key stakeholders, customers, and industry partners, all united by a shared goal: strengthening Tanzania’s tourism sector through innovation, collaboration, and practical financial solutions.

As Akiba Commercial Bank Plc continues to evolve its product offering, initiatives like this demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing real market needs. By bridging the gap between financing and operational requirements, the bank is not only supporting individual businesses but also contributing to the broader resilience and competitiveness of Tanzania’s tourism industry.

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WAKULIMA KARATU KUNUFAIKA NA MAPINDUZI YA KIDIJITALI KUPITIA MIXX BY YAS

Meneja wa Mahusiano ya Biashara na Serikali wa Mixx by Yas, Suleiman Asilia (wa tatu kushoto), na Meneja wa Kibiashara Kanda ya Kaskazini wa Mixx by Yas, Eric Sosteness (kushoto kwake), pamoja na Kaimu Mkuu wa COPRA Kanda ya Kaskazini, Famia Amiri, wakimkabidhi runinga janja (Smart TV) Mwenyekiti wa ACU, Shedrack Asseri (mwenye koti jeusi), kwa ajili ya urushaji wa moja kwa moja wa minada ya mazao ya kilimo ili kuongeza uwazi na ushiriki wakati wa msimu wa mazao mbalimbali, ikiwemo ufuta.

Arusha - Wakulima wa Wilaya ya Karatu wanatarajiwa kunufaika kwa kiasi kikubwa na upatikanaji bora wa taarifa za masoko pamoja na kuongezeka kwa uwazi katika biashara ya mazao, kufuatia kuanzishwa kwa mpango wa kidijitali unaoongozwa na Mixx by Yas kwa kushirikiana na wadau wa sekta ya kilimo.

Mpango huo ulizinduliwa rasmi kupitia hafla ya makabidhiano ya runinga janja (Smart TV) iliyotolewa kwa Chama Kikuu cha Ushirika Arusha (ACU) kwa kushirikiana na Mamlaka ya Udhibiti wa Nafaka na Mazao Mchanganyiko (COPRA). Hatua hii inalenga kuboresha upatikanaji wa taarifa muhimu za masoko kwa wakulima na kuongeza ushiriki wao katika mifumo rasmi ya biashara.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Meneja wa Kibiashara Kanda ya Kaskazini wa Mixx by Yas, Eric Sosteness, alisema kuwa suluhisho za kidijitali zinatoa fursa mpya kwa wakulima kufikia masoko kwa urahisi zaidi.

“Kupitia Mixx by Yas, tumejikita kuwawezesha wakulima kwa kuwapatia suluhisho zinazowaleta karibu zaidi na masoko. Upatikanaji wa taarifa za mnada kwa wakati utawasaidia wakulima kufanya maamuzi sahihi na kuongeza kipato chao,” alisema.

Runinga hiyo janja inatarajiwa kuwa chombo muhimu katika kurusha moja kwa moja minada ya mazao ya kilimo. Kupitia teknolojia hiyo, wakulima wa Karatu na maeneo jirani wataweza kufuatilia mwenendo wa bei na shughuli za biashara bila kulazimika kuwepo katika eneo la mnada. Hatua hii inatarajiwa kuongeza uwazi, kupunguza upotoshaji wa taarifa, na kuimarisha ushindani wa haki katika soko.

Kwa upande wake, Meneja wa Mahusiano ya Biashara na Serikali wa Mixx by Yas, Suleiman Asilia, alisisitiza umuhimu wa ushirikiano kati ya sekta binafsi na taasisi za umma katika kuleta mageuzi ya kiuchumi kwa wakulima.

“Ushirikiano huu unaonesha jinsi teknolojia na ubia vinavyoweza kufungua fursa mpya kwa wakulima. Lengo letu ni kuhakikisha wakulima wanaunganishwa zaidi, wanapata taarifa sahihi na wanajumuishwa kifedha,” alieleza.

Naye Kaimu Mkuu wa COPRA Kanda ya Kaskazini, Famia Amiri, alibainisha kuwa urushaji wa moja kwa moja wa minada utaongeza uwazi na kujenga imani katika mfumo wa biashara ya mazao, hususan katika kipindi hiki ambacho nchi inaelekea msimu wa ufuta.

Mbali na mpango huo, Mixx by Yas inaendelea kutoa huduma mbalimbali zinazolenga kumwezesha mkulima, ikiwemo Mixx Kilimo inayorahisisha miamala, Afya Mkulima inayolenga ustawi wa wakulima, pamoja na Kilimo Pesa inayowezesha upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha kwa urahisi zaidi.

Kwa ujumla, mpango huu unaakisi mwelekeo wa sekta ya kilimo nchini kuelekea matumizi makubwa ya teknolojia katika kuboresha mifumo ya biashara. Kadri suluhisho hizi zinavyozidi kuenea, zinatarajiwa kuongeza tija, kuimarisha kipato cha wakulima, na kuwapa nafasi kubwa zaidi katika uchumi wa kisasa unaozidi kuwa wa kidijitali.

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TCB BANK YANZINDUA KAMPENI YA KUCHOCHEA UCHUMI NA KUWEZESHA NDOTO ZA WATANZANIA

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB Bank) imezindua kampeni maalum inayolenga kuwawezesha Watanzania kufikia ndoto zao kupitia suluhisho bunifu za kifedha, hatua inayotarajiwa kuchochea ukuaji wa uchumi na kuboresha ustawi wa jamii.

Kampeni hiyo inalenga kupanua upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha kwa makundi mbalimbali ya wananchi, hususan wajasiriamali, wakulima pamoja na biashara ndogo na za kati (SMEs). Lengo kuu ni kuongeza uzalishaji, kukuza biashara na kuimarisha fursa za ajira nchini.

Kukuza Ushirikiano na Wateja

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Jema Msuya, aliyemwakilisha Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa TCB Bank, alisema benki hiyo imejipanga kuwa mshirika wa maendeleo kwa wateja wake kwa kutoa huduma zinazokidhi mahitaji yao halisi.

“Tunataka kuwa karibu na wateja wetu na kuhakikisha kila Mtanzania anapata msaada wa kifedha unaomwezesha kufikia ndoto zake,” alisema.

 

Kwa upande wake, Alex Dwashi, Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mawasiliano wa benki hiyo, alieleza kuwa kampeni hiyo inalenga kujenga uhusiano wa karibu zaidi na wateja kwa kuelewa changamoto zao na kutoa suluhisho mahsusi.

“Kampeni hii inalenga kugusa maisha ya Watanzania moja kwa moja kwa kuwaunga mkono katika safari ya kukuza shughuli zao za kiuchumi,” alisisitiza.

Kuwafikia Wateja Moja kwa Moja

Naye Al-Amin Lwano, Meneja Mwandamizi wa TCB Bank, alisema benki hiyo imejipanga kuwafikia wajasiriamali moja kwa moja katika maeneo yao ya biashara.

Alieleza kuwa kupitia mkakati huo, benki itatoa mikopo na huduma nyingine za kifedha zitakazosaidia kuongeza mtaji, kuboresha uzalishaji na kuimarisha ushindani wa biashara.

“Tutaenda karibu na wafanyabiashara ili kuwasaidia kukuza biashara zao na kuchochea uchumi wa nchi,” alisema.

Msukumo kwa Uchumi Endelevu

Hatua hiyo inaonyesha dhamira ya Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB Bank) katika kuchangia maendeleo ya uchumi jumuishi kwa kuwezesha wananchi kifedha. Uwezeshaji kupitia sekta ya fedha unaendelea kuwa nguzo muhimu katika kuongeza kipato cha mtu mmoja mmoja, kukuza ajira na kuimarisha maendeleo ya taifa kwa ujumla.

Kwa ujumla, kampeni hii inaashiria mwelekeo mpya wa benki hiyo katika kujenga uchumi shirikishi unaoweka kipaumbele kwa mahitaji ya Watanzania na kusaidia kufungua fursa zaidi za kiuchumi nchini.

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MBUNGE WA SEGEREA AWAKUMBUKA WANAFUNZI WENYE ULEMAVU WAKUSIKIA BUGURUNI.

Mbunge wa Jimbo la Segerea, Agnesta Lambert (CHAUMA), ameendeleza juhudi zake za kuimarisha ustawi wa makundi maalum kwa kuwafikia watoto wenye ulemavu wa kusikia katika Shule ya Msingi ya Viziwi Buguruni, jijini Dar es Salaam ambapo amekabidhi msaada wa vyakula pamoja na mahitaji mengine muhimu, kwa lengo la kuwawezesha watoto hao kusherehekea kwa heshima na furaha sikukuu za Idd el-Fitr na Pasaka.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mbunge huyo ameeleza kuwa anahisi kuwajibika kusimamia masuala ya kijamii, hususan yanayohusu watoto wenye mahitaji maalum na kusisitiza kuwa uwekezaji katika ustawi na elimu ya watoto hao ni msingi muhimu wa kujenga jamii jumuishi na yenye usawa wa fursa.
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‎Amebaini changamoto kubwa inayoikabili shule hiyo, ni upungufu wa mabweni kwa wanafunzi hao na kuahidi kufikisha suala hilo bungeni na kuongeza kuwa Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita chini ya Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan imeweka kipaumbele katika sekta ya elimu, na hivyo ana imani kuwa changamoto zilizopo zitapatiwa ufumbuzi.

Kwa upande wake, Mwalimu Mkuu Msaidizi wa shule hiyo ameeleza kuwa uhaba wa mabweni unawaweka watoto hao katika hatari, ikiwemo uwezekano wa kupata ajali kutokana na mazingira yasiyo rafiki kwa hali yao.

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‎Wanafunzi hao wakatoa wito kwa jamii na wadau mbalimbali kuendelea kuwasaidia watoto wenye mahitaji maalum, wakisisitiza umuhimu wa mshikamano wa kijamii katika kujenga mustakabali bora kwa wote.

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ABSA BANK HIGHLIGHTS COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

Absa Bank Tanzania Chief Information Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Mwinuka, delivered a keynote address at the Accelerate Women Executive Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam. Sponsored by Absa Bank, the summit brought together women leaders to explore how technology, leadership, and inclusion are shaping the future of the nation.

Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (second from right), receives a sponsorship appreciation certificate from Acceleration Foundation Executive Director, Ms. Bernice Fernandos, during the Accelerate Women Executive Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam. Sponsored by Absa Bank, the summit brought together women leaders to explore how technology, leadership, and inclusion are shaping the nation’s future. Looking on from the left are Absa’s Project Portfolio Manager, Ms. Munira Chambuso, Chief Information Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Mwinuka, and Accounts & Merchants Authoriser, Ms. Cygrade Othman.

Absa Bank Tanzania Chief Information Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Mwinuka (centre), and Absa’s Project Portfolio Manager, Ms. Munira Chambuso (left), listen to Dar es Salaam businesswoman and MeTL Group Marketing Director, Ms. Fatema Dewji, during the Accelerate Women Executive Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam. Sponsored by Absa Bank, the summit convened women leaders to discuss how technology, leadership, and inclusion are shaping the nation’s future.

Absa Bank SME Banker, Mr. Thamrat Khamis (left), engages with a visitor during the Accelerate Women Executive Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam. Sponsored by Absa Bank, the summit brought together women leaders to examine how technology, leadership, and inclusion are driving the nation’s future.

The jubilant Absa Bank Tanzania team, led by Chief Information Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Mwinuka (second from left), poses for a commemorative photograph following the Accelerate Women Executive Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam. Sponsored by Absa Bank, the summit united women leaders to explore how technology, leadership, and inclusion are shaping the nation’s future.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA STRENGTHENS TIES WITH CLIENTS

 

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (left), Dar es Salaam Regional Sheikh, Walid Alhad Omar, and other guests serve iftar dinner during an event hosted by the bank for its clients in Dar es Salaam recently.

Dar es Salaam Regional Sheikh, Walid Alhad Omar (right), is welcomed by Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, at the iftar dinner hosted by the bank for its clients in Dar es Salaam recently. Looking on (center) is Absa Bank Financial Controller, Mr. Muhsin Kaye.

Absa Bank Tanzania Retail Banking Director, Ms. Ndabu Swere (third left), together with staff members and other guests, serve iftar dinner during an event hosted by the bank for its clients in Dar es Salaam recently.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, addresses clients and guests during the iftar dinner hosted by the bank in Dar es Salaam recently.

Dar es Salaam Regional Sheikh, Walid Alhad Omar, addresses the gathering during the iftar dinner hosted by Absa Bank Tanzania for its clients in Dar es Salaam recently.

Dar es Salaam Regional Sheikh, Walid Alhad Omar (center), Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (second left), and some of the bank’s directors pose for a group photograph after the iftar dinner hosted by the bank for its clients in Dar es Salaam recently.

Absa Bank Tanzania Financial Controller, Mr. Muhsin Kashe (left), bids farewell to Dar es Salaam Regional Sheikh, Walid Alhad Omar, while the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, looks on after the iftar dinner hosted by the bank for its clients in Dar es Salaam recently.

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JIONI YA BARAKA FAMILIA YA OYA YASHIRIKI IFTAR NA JAMII

  Taasisi ya Oya Micro-crediti imeandaa futari maalum kwa wateja wake na jamii kwa ujumla tukio lililolenga kuimarisha mshikamano wa kijamii.

Watoto kutoka kituo cha kulelea watoto mayatima kinondoni,wakitabasam kufurahia iftar iliyoandaliwa na taasisi ya  Oya Micro-Credit ikiwa nikurudisha kwa jamii hasa katika mwezi huu mtukufu wa Ramadhani na Kwaresma

Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhan ni wakati wa kutafakari, kushukuru, na kushirikiana na jamii katika kujitoa kwenye mambo mablimbali. Kwetu OYA, tunaamini kuwa mafanikio ya kweli hayapimwi tu kwa ukuaji wa biashara, bali pia kwa mchango chanya tunaoutoa kwa jamii inayotuzunguka.

Oya Micro-crediti tulipata heshima ya kuandaa Iftar dinner maalum iliyowaleta pamoja watumishi wetu, baadhi ya wateja na wageni maalum katika mazingira ya mshikamano na furaha.

Moja ya sehemu iliyogusa mioyo ya wengi ilikuwa uwepo wa watoto wazuri kutoka kituo cha kulelea watoto yatima kilichopo Kinondoni watoto hao walionesha Tabasamu lao lililota furaha kubwa na kutukumbusha maana halisi ya  ya Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhan — huruma, upendo, na kushirikiana.

Haikua tu hafla ya kufuturu pamoja, bali pia ya kuimarisha mahusiano, kujenga mshikamano wa kijamii, na kueneza matumaini matukio kama haya yanatukumbusha kuwa hata matendo madogo ya wema yanaweza kuleta furaha kubwa kwa wengine.

Tunatoa shukrani zetu za dhati kwa kila mmoja aliyeshiriki na kuchangia kufanya siku hii iwe ya kipekee kadri mwezi wa Ramadhan unavyoendelea, OYA itaendelea kujitahidi kushirikiana na jamii na kuendeleza maadili ya umoja, huruma, na kusaidiana.

Kwa niaba ya familia nzima ya OYA, tunawatakia wote Ramadhan yenye baraka na amani. Alisema Mkurugenzi wa OYA Bwana. Alpha Peter

Ramadan Kareem. 🌙

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA TARGETS EQUIPPING 5,000 YOUNG WOMEN WITH AI SKILLS THROUGH ELEVATEHER INITIATIVE

Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with Microsoft and Women in Tech, has launched the ElevateHer AI Programme in Tanzania, aiming to equip 5,000 young Tanzanian women with artificial intelligence (AI) skills and certification.

The programme forms part of a broader continental initiative designed to train 50,000 women across Africa with practical AI capabilities to participate in the growing digital economy.

Through ElevateHer, participants will access free, self-paced online learning pathways covering AI fundamentals, AI applications in business, and career development in an AI-driven workplace. The program will be accessible throughout the year.

Absa Bank Tanzania Chief Operations Officer, Oscar Mwamfwagasi, said the programme reflects the bank’s commitment to ensuring young women are equipped with the digital skills needed for the future. “Artificial intelligence is transforming how economies operate and how people work. Through the ElevateHer AI Programme, Absa Bank Tanzania aims to ensure young Tanzanian women are equipped with the skills and confidence to participate in the digital economy and contribute to innovation and growth.”

The initiative builds on Absa Bank Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to promote women’s participation in technology, including last year’s GirlCode Hackathon, which brought together young women innovators to develop technology-driven solutions.

The ElevateHer programme offers three learning pathways: AI for All, AI for Business, and AI for Career Growth, allowing participants to build practical knowledge and apply AI tools in their professional or entrepreneurial journeys.

According to Tiara Pathon, AI Skills Director for Microsoft Elevate at Microsoft South Africa, inclusive access to digital skills is essential for Africa’s participation in the global AI economy.

“Inclusive economic growth in the age of AI requires building skills at scale in emerging markets. For Africa, this means making deliberate investments in women’s digital and AI capabilities. Through our partnership with Absa and Women in Tech, ElevateHer is helping equip women across the continent with practical, job-relevant AI skills that strengthen Africa’s role in the future of work.”

The programme is also supported by Women in Tech Global, an organisation committed to empowering five million women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by 2030.

Women interested in participating can register online at: https://elevateher-in-africa.org/

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ACI FMA Tanzania Hosts Iftar to Strengthen Financial Market Dialogue

 

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Peter Nalitolela (right), ACI FMA Global President, Mr. Rui Correia and ACI FMA Tanzania President, Mr. Farid Yahya Ally, serving iftar dinner at an occasion hosted by ACI FMA Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The gathering brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators to strengthen collaboration and promote a resilient financial market environment in the country. ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation that promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with training, professional engagement, and certifications.

ACI FMA Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of Tanzania’s financial markets and contributing meaningfully to the broader development of the national economy.

This was revealed by the Association’s President, Mr. Farid Yahya Ally, during an iftar gala held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The event featured a panel discussion on the progress and challenges facing Tanzania’s financial markets and brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators.

“Through continued collaboration with regulators, policymakers, and industry participants, the Association will continue to support initiatives aligned with Tanzania’s long-term development objectives, including the aspirations of DIRA 2050, which aims to build a one-trillion-dollar economy,” said Mr. Ally.

Addressing distinguished representatives from the Bank of Tanzania, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, and Heads of Global Markets from leading banking institutions, Mr. Ally noted that as a professional body representing financial markets practitioners, ACI FMA Tanzania recognises its critical role in strengthening the development and integrity of Tanzania’s financial markets.

“Strengthening partnerships with policymakers and regulators remains central to our mission of promoting best market practices and ensuring that Tanzania continues to provide a conducive environment for both local and international investors,” he said.

The iftar served as an important platform for dialogue and engagement among market participants, policymakers, and regulators. The discussions focused on identifying ways to bridge existing institutional gaps and enhance collaboration in shaping a well-functioning and resilient financial market environment.

During the discussions, participants highlighted several challenges affecting the financial markets sector, including limited product diversification, complex regulatory onboarding processes, and the dominance of bank-led financing.

Responding to the concerns, Mr. Peter Nalitolela, Chief Executive Officer of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, acknowledged that while Tanzania’s capital markets continue to grow, retail investor awareness remains limited.

He noted that although the number of Central Depository System (CDS) accounts remains relatively low, the market has recently seen an increase in new investors entering the bourse.

“While more investors are showing interest in the market, persistent challenges remain, including limited product diversity and market preparedness to accommodate growing investor participation,” he said.

Mr. Nalitolela also observed that initial public offerings (IPOs) have slowed not only in Tanzania but also globally, reflecting broader market trends.

However, he emphasised that Tanzania is gradually transitioning from a government-led economic model towards a stronger public-private sector-driven economy, a shift that is beginning to yield positive momentum in both capital and equity markets.

Meanwhile, Mr. Rui Correia, President of ACI FMA Global, announced that the association will introduce a scholarship programme for women in Africa, aimed at supporting female professionals in the financial markets sector.

“This is something we want to do particularly as we approach International Women’s Day. For this year, we will focus on scholarships for women in Africa, and next year we will introduce another initiative,” Mr. Correia said.

He emphasised that the association places strong value on knowledge sharing and professional development within the financial markets community.

“For us, education is not just about obtaining certificates. It is about sharing expertise, knowledge, and experiences across different areas of the financial markets,” he added.

ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation operating under the umbrella of ACI FMA Global. The association promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with access to training, professional engagement opportunities, and internationally recognised certifications.

ACI FMA Tanzania President, Mr. Farid Yahya Ally, addresses participants during an iftar dinner in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The gathering brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators to strengthen collaboration and promote a resilient financial market environment in the country. ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation that promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with training, professional engagement, and certifications.

ACI FMA Tanzania President, Mr. Farid Yahya Ally (right), exchanges views with ACI FMA Global President, Mr. Rui Correia (left), and Bank of Tanzania Senior Financial Analyst, Mr. Stanslaus Shenyali, during an iftar dinner hosted by ACI FMA Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The gathering brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators to strengthen collaboration and promote a resilient financial market environment in the country. ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation that promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with training, professional engagement, and certifications.

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Peter Nalitolela (right), speaks during a dialogue session held alongside the iftar dinner hosted by ACI FMA Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The gathering brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators to strengthen collaboration and promote a resilient financial market environment in the country. ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation that promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with training, professional engagement, and certifications.

A cross-section of invited guests during the iftar dinner hosted by ACI FMA Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The gathering brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators to strengthen collaboration and promote a resilient financial market environment in the country. ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation that promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with training, professional engagement, and certifications.

ACI FMA Tanzania President, Mr. Farid Yahya Ally (eighth from left), ACI FMA Global President, Mr. Rui Correia (sixth from left), ACI officials and other invited dignitaries pose for a group photograph after an iftar dinner hosted by ACI FMA Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The gathering brought together market participants, policymakers, and regulators to strengthen collaboration and promote a resilient financial market environment in the country. ACI FMA Tanzania is a non-profit organisation that promotes best market practices by providing financial markets practitioners with training, professional engagement, and certifications.

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