STRENGTHENING TANZANIA’S FINANCIAL MARKETS: REFLECTIONS ON THE AFMI 2025 REPORT

   

By Irene Rwegalulira, Director of Global Markets, Absa Bank Tanzania

The recent launch of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) 2025 here in Dar es Salaam gave us an important moment to look at the progress Tanzania has made in developing its financial markets—and to recognize the areas where more work is still needed.

For nine years, the AFMI has been one of Africa’s most trusted tools for assessing how financial markets are growing. It does more than rank countries. It helps governments, regulators, and financial institutions understand what is working well, what needs improvement, and where reforms can have the biggest impact.

The 2025 report shows that Tanzania is moving forward steadily, supported by a foundation of stability, but also highlights opportunities for further growth

A foundation of stability and transparency

One of the most positive findings from this year’s report is Tanzania’s continued strength in macroeconomic stability. Our country has enjoyed steady and predictable monetary policy; low and stable inflation and more open and consistent communication from policymakers. These elements help build investor confidence. They also create a stable environment for businesses and households

The report also reflects steady improvements in market infrastructure and the regulatory environment. Ongoing efforts to strengthen market governance, align frameworks with international standards and enhance transparency across key segments of the financial system are beginning to show results. This progress is not accidental; it is the outcome of sustained commitment by policymakers and regulators to build a credible and resilient financial ecosystem.

Growing Market Activity and Financial Products

The Absa AFMI 2025 further points to gradual but meaningful advances in market depth. Tanzania’s financial markets are becoming more diverse, with a broader range of instruments and increased use of capital market solutions. While bank financing remains dominant, the growing role of bonds, structured products and risk management tools signals an important shift towards a more balanced financial system.

From a global markets’ perspective, these developments are critical. Deeper markets enhance liquidity, improve price discovery and reduce concentration risk. Over time, they also lower the cost of capital for both government and the private sector - freeing up resources for productive investment and economic growth.

Where More Effort is Needed

While we have made progress, the report also points out areas that need more focused attention.

a) Low participation from local institutional investors

Pension funds, which are long-term investors, play a vital role in deepening financial markets. Tanzania still lags behind other markets in this area. Increasing their participation would help provide a steady source of local capital.

b) Strengthening legal and institutional frameworks

Clear rules and effective enforcement—especially around financial contracts and insolvency—are critical for building trust. These are not technical issues; they directly affect how confident investors feel about committing long-term funds.

c) Improving financial literacy and access

Technology has already helped expand access to financial services. But more still needs to be done to ensure that ordinary citizens and small businesses understand and can meaningfully participate in financial markets.

Looking ahead: A positive Policy Direction

Encouragingly, the policy direction articulated by the Government and the central bank aligns closely with the reform priorities highlighted in the Index. Continued efforts to deepen capital markets, modernize legal frameworks, strengthen pension fund participation and support product innovation are likely to have a compounding effect over time.

If pursued with consistency, these actions can fundamentally reshape Tanzania’s financial markets - enhancing liquidity, improving resilience to external shocks, and positioning the country as a more competitive investment destination within the region. The benefits would extend well beyond the financial sector, supporting private sector growth, infrastructure development and broader economic transformation.

A shared responsibility

Ultimately, building deep and resilient financial markets is not the responsibility of any single institution. It requires collaboration across government, regulators, financial institutions, market infrastructure providers and the private sector. The AFMI serves as a valuable common reference point - one that helps align ambition with evidence.

The discussions during the report launch made one thing clear: Tanzania has built a solid foundation. The next step is to accelerate reforms so that our financial markets grow stronger and support the country’s long-term aspirations

Our journey has begun. With continued collaboration and dedication, Tanzania’s financial markets can move from steady progress to truly transformative change.

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Absa Group Announces Key Executive Leadership Appointments

• Absa announces several strategic executive appointments to strengthen leadership capability across the Group, following the finalisation of its refocused Group Pan-African Strategy.

• Highly experienced multi-industry leader, Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, is appointed as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking.

• Prabashni Naidoo transitions to Group Chief Governance Officer in a newly reconstructed role that includes Legal, Compliance and Group Secretariat.

• Rushdi Solomons is promoted to Group Chief Internal Audit Officer.

Following the finalisation of its refocused Group Pan-African Strategy, Absa Group today announced a number of executive leadership changes, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to enhanced strategic capability, customer-led growth, strong governance, succession planning and deepened leadership bench strength across the organisation.

Absa announces the appointment of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking, effective 1 April 2026. A highly experienced industry leader, Lopokoiyit brings deep expertise in financial services, telecoms, customer value propositions and experience, and large-scale business transformation.

This appointment represents an important step in Absa’s ongoing focus on delivering integrated, customer centric solutions across its Personal and Private Banking franchise, while also exploring new growth opportunities.

Lopokoiyit was most recently the Managing Director of M-PESA Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom, where he led the strategy and growth of Africa’s largest fintech platform. With more than 12 years of experience in fintech, Lopokoiyit has played a central role in scaling M-PESA into a continental powerhouse, serving over 56 million customers and more than 5 million businesses. He was appointed to lead M-PESA Africa, the joint venture between Safaricom and Vodacom, with a mandate to expand the platform’s reach and relevance across African markets.

Since joining Safaricom in 2011, Lopokoiyit held several senior leadership roles, including Head of M-PESA Strategy and Business Development, and has led operations in Tanzania. He has driven the launch of major innovations such as the M-PESA Super App, Fuliza, and strategic partnerships with global platforms including PayPal and AliPay.

Lopokoiyit’s impact on financial inclusion has been recognised globally, including his induction into the 11:FS Hall of Fame, which honours industry leaders and innovators who have significantly improved the financial services ecosystem through innovation, resilience, and pioneering work. He is deeply committed to empowering small businesses, advancing inclusive financial services and accelerating the adoption of digital payments across the continent.

“This appointment demonstrates Absa’s strategic focus on delivering integrated, customer centric solutions across our Personal and Private Banking franchise while unlocking new growth opportunities”, says Kenny Fihla, Group Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group.

In line with Absa’s commitment to strong governance, Prabashni Naidoo, currently serving as Group Chief Internal Audit Executive, will step into a newly reconstituted role that includes Legal, Compliance and Group Secretariat as Group Chief Governance Officer, effective 1 March 2026. A highly respected governance professional, Prabashni brings extensive experience across audit, risk, regulatory engagement, and organisational assurance. Her leadership and deep institutional knowledge will continue to strengthen governance standards across the Group.

Rushdi Solomons is promoted to Group Chief Internal Audit Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Solomons was the Managing Executive: Compliance Strategy, Regulatory Relations and Governance, a role he has held since June 2025. Prior to his current role, Rushdi was Chief Operating Officer in Group Internal Audit, a role he held since joining Absa in June 2020. Before joining Absa, Rushdi held roles as Partner: Deloitte Risk Advisory; Acting Business Executive: Auditor-General of SA; PwC (Advisory and Audit & Assurance) where he completed his Articles. He has extensive experience servicing various clients in the Public and Private Sectors.

Fatima Newman has been appointed Chief Compliance Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Newman is a strategically minded Executive with 28 years’ experience across a range of industries and expertise in Risk, Compliance, Regulatory and Governance, and Financial Services. She has led with an innovation and systems thinking approach, working through complexities and implementing suitable and fit for purpose solutions including as Chief Risk Officer at EOH Group Limited (EOH). Newman has held senior roles in Absa, EasyHQ, EOH, and MTN South Africa.

Commenting on the leadership changes, Fihla said: “These appointments reflect both the depth of talent within Absa and the strength of our succession planning, as well as our ambition to enhance our organisational resilience by bringing onboard expertise from outside the firm to close the gaps in key capability areas. We are building a future fit leadership team, deepening our bench strength, and ensuring the right capabilities are in place to deliver on our strategic ambitions. The appointments also bring significant depth of experience across legal, regulatory, assurance, and control disciplines, supporting Absa’s commitment to a strong and resilient governance framework. I am confident that our newly appointed leaders will play a significant role in driving the Group forward.”

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Akiba Commercial Bank Plc Washirikiana na Vyombo vya Habari Kueneza Elimu ya Kifedha

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 16 Februari 2026 – Akiba Commercial Bank Plc (ACB) imeendelea kuimarisha ushirikiano wake na wadau wa vyombo vya habari kama sehemu ya juhudi zake za kuendeleza Elimu ya Fedha na kukuza huduma jumuishi za kifedha.

Kwa kutambua mchango wa vyombo vya habari kama daraja muhimu kati ya taasisi za kifedha na umma, Benki inathamini na kutambua umuhimu wa vyombo vya habari katika kueneza ujumbe wa elimu ya fedha. Kupitia magazeti, runinga, redio na majukwaa ya kidijitali, vyombo vya habari vina uwezo wa kufikia hadhira mbalimbali na kueneza Elimu ya Fedha na hivyo kuwezesha jamii kufanya maamuzi sahihi ya maswala ya kifedha.

Akizungumza wakati wa kikao na vyombo mbali mbali vya habari, Dora Saria, Mkuu wa Masoko na Mawasiliano, alisisitiza kuwa elimu ya fedha ni kipaumbele cha kimkakati kinacholenga kuiwezesha jamii kuwa na uelewa wa maswala ya akiba, ukopaji na uwajibikaji, huduma za kifedha za kidijitali, fursa za uwekezaji na mbinu bora za usimamizi wa fedha. Aliongeza kuwa kwa kukuza utoaji wa Elimu za Fedha na kuhimiza matumizi makini ya huduma za kibenki jamii itaweza kunufaika kiuchumi na kimaendeleo.

Alibainisha zaidi kuwa kadiri taswira ya kifedha nchini Tanzania inavyobadilika, hasa kupitia kuongezeka kwa matumizi ya kidijitali, umuhimu wa elimu ya kifedha unaongezeka sambamba na mabadiliko hayo na hivyo kupelekea kuongezeka kwa juhudi na kipaumbele cha kuelemisha jamii katika uelewa wa Elimu ya Fedha.

Kupitia mkutano huo, Benki pia ilishirikisha vyombo vya habari vipaumbele vyake vya kimkakati kwa mwaka 2026, kwa kuainisha ukuzaji na upanuzi wa huduma za Kidijitali kwa ajili ya kuleta ufanisi na kuimarisha uzoefu wa wateja na viwango vya uridhikaji katika utoaji huduma.

Akiba Commercial Bank Plc itaendelea kushirikiana kwa karibu na wadau wa vyombo vya habari ili kuimarisha uwazi, kujenga imani ya umma katika sekta ya kifedha na kutoa ya elimu ya kifedha nchini.

Kuhusu Akiba Commercial Bank Plc (ACB)

Akiba Commercial Bank Plc ni benki ya kibiashara inayolenga kuhudumia watu kutoka makundi mbalimbali, ikiwa ni pamoja na wateja binafsi, SMEs,Makampuni makubwa na taasisi za Serikali, ikizingatia uwezeshaji wa tabaka la wajasiriamali (SMEs) ili kukuza biashara, ajira na maendeleo jumuishi.

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AIR FRANCE-KLM WAWEKEZA KATIKA NDOTO ZA MAMA VIJANA TANZANIA

Meneja Mkaazi wa Air France-KLM nchini Tanzania, Rajat Kumar (kulia), akikabidhi Moja ya mashine ya kushonea kwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Forward Motion FOMO Vivian Sirikwa, wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi msaada huo uliotolewa na Air France-KLM Kwa kushirikiana na FOMO ili kusaidia kuinua wanawake na wasichana walioko katika mazingira magumu, hususan akina mama vijana, kupitia msaada wa kisaikolojia na kijamii, elimu ya afya ya uzazi na masuala ya kijinsia, ukuzaji wa stadi za maisha, pamoja na uwezeshaji kiuchumi kushoto ni Meneja wa Air France -KLM ukanda wa Afrika mashariki Bw. Viyalrth Abbas, hafla hiyo imefanyika hivi karibuni jijini Dar es Salaam.

Katika jamii nyingi, kuwa mama katika umri mdogo huambatana na changamoto kubwa—kutengwa kijamii, ukosefu wa kipato na kukatizwa kwa masomo. Hata hivyo, kupitia ushirikiano kati ya Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines na Forward Motion (FOMO), zaidi ya mama vijana 20 nchini Tanzania sasa wana sababu mpya ya kutazama kesho kwa matumaini.

Kupitia mchango wa mashine 15 za kushona, programu ya mafunzo ya ushonaji ya FOMO imepata nguvu mpya. Hii si tu kuhusu vifaa—ni kuhusu kujenga stadi zinazoweza kubadilisha maisha. Ujuzi wa ushonaji unafungua milango ya ajira binafsi, ubunifu wa bidhaa na hatimaye kipato cha kujitegemea.

Wawakilishi wa Air France-KLM Group hawakukabidhi tu mashine; walitumia muda wao kuzungumza na mama vijana hao, wakitoa ushauri na kuwatia moyo. Kwa wengi wao, ujumbe kwamba wanathaminiwa na kuaminiwa ulikuwa na uzito mkubwa kama msaada wa kifaa chenyewe.

Mashine hizo zitasalia kuwa mali ya FOMO, zikihakikisha kuwa hata baada ya kundi la kwanza kuhitimu, makundi mengine yataendelea kunufaika. Huu ni uwekezaji wa muda mrefu katika rasilimali watu.

Kwa Air France-KLM Group, hatua hii ni sehemu ya dhamira pana ya uwajibikaji wa kijamii—kuhakikisha kuwa uwepo wake katika masoko mbalimbali unaacha alama chanya kwa jamii.

Kwa FOMO, ni hatua nyingine kuelekea lengo lao la kuona mama vijana wakirejea katika jamii wakiwa na kujiamini, ujuzi na uwezo wa kujitegemea.

Katika ulimwengu unaokabiliwa na changamoto nyingi za kijamii na kiuchumi, ushirikiano kama huu unaonesha kuwa mabadiliko ya kweli huanza pale taasisi na jamii zinapounganisha nguvu—kuwekeza si tu katika miundombinu, bali katika watu na ndoto zao.

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Portwest Deepens East African Footprint with Apparel Manufacturing Investment in TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Denis Londo (center), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of Afriport’s occupational safety garments manufacturing factory located in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam. Second from the right is the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Henry Huge, together with other company officials and government representatives.

Portwest, the world’s fastest-growing manufacturer and distributor of workwear, safety wear and personal protective equipment (PPE), has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the operationalization of a new apparel manufacturing facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—positioning the country as a strategic hub within the company’s global supply chain.

The investment has received strong support from the Government of Tanzania, which reiterated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for local and foreign investors.

Speaking during the official visit to the facility, Assistant Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Denis Londo, said the Government will continue to implement investor-friendly policies and legal frameworks to attract industrial investments.

“The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will continue to put in place enabling policies, laws and regulations to attract investors and support the establishment of industries in the country,” said Hon. Londo.

“Investments such as this apparel manufacturing facility demonstrate growing confidence in Tanzania’s industrial environment and our commitment to building a strong manufacturing base that creates jobs and adds value locally.”

Founded in 1904 in Ireland and still owned and managed by the Hughes family, Portwest operates in more than 150 countries and employs over 5,500 people globally. The company is internationally recognised for innovation in occupational safety solutions, producing flame-resistant and high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, PPE accessories and fall-protection equipment.

The Dar es Salaam facility is currently employing 200 workers, with existing infrastructure capable of scaling up to 1,000 direct jobs. The investment is expected to contribute significantly to skills development, technology transfer and value addition, in line with Tanzania’s industrialisation agenda and the objectives of the East African Community (EAC).

Meanwhile, Human Resources Manager of the facility, Ms. Anna Lucas, revealed that the company has invested more than USD 8.8 million in the project.

“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to Tanzania. Beyond production, we are creating sustainable employment opportunities for Tanzanian youth and contributing to skills development within the local workforce,” she said.

Some employees also noted that the factory has played a vital role in addressing youth unemployment by providing stable jobs and professional training opportunities.

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Portwest Deepens East African Footprint with Apparel Manufacturing Investment in TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Denis Londo (center), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of Afriport’s occupational safety garments manufacturing factory located in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam. Second from the right is the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Henry Huge, together with other company officials and government representatives

Portwest, the world’s fastest-growing manufacturer and distributor of workwear, safety wear and personal protective equipment (PPE), has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the operationalization of a new apparel manufacturing facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—positioning the country as a strategic hub within the company’s global supply chain.

The investment has received strong support from the Government of Tanzania, which reiterated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for local and foreign investors.

Speaking during the official visit to the facility, Assistant Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. Denis Londo, said the Government will continue to implement investor-friendly policies and legal frameworks to attract industrial investments.

“The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will continue to put in place enabling policies, laws and regulations to attract investors and support the establishment of industries in the country,” said Hon. Londo.

“Investments such as this apparel manufacturing facility demonstrate growing confidence in Tanzania’s industrial environment and our commitment to building a strong manufacturing base that creates jobs and adds value locally.”

Founded in 1904 in Ireland and still owned and managed by the Hughes family, Portwest operates in more than 150 countries and employs over 5,500 people globally. The company is internationally recognised for innovation in occupational safety solutions, producing flame-resistant and high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, PPE accessories and fall-protection equipment.

The Dar es Salaam facility is currently employing 200 workers, with existing infrastructure capable of scaling up to 1,000 direct jobs. The investment is expected to contribute significantly to skills development, technology transfer and value addition, in line with Tanzania’s industrialisation agenda and the objectives of the East African Community (EAC).

Meanwhile, Human Resources Manager of the facility, Ms. Anna Lucas, revealed that the company has invested more than USD 8.8 million in the project.

“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to Tanzania. Beyond production, we are creating sustainable employment opportunities for Tanzanian youth and contributing to skills development within the local workforce,” she said.

Some employees also noted that the factory has played a vital role in addressing youth unemployment by providing stable jobs and professional training opportunities.

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BENKI YA ABSA TANZANIA YAKABIDHI ZAWADI YA FEDHA TZS MILIONI 48, IKIHITIMISHA KAMPENI YA “UJANJA NI KUSWIPE NA KADI YA ABSA”

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Obedi Laiser, akikabidhi mfano wa hundi ya shs 30,000,000 kwa mshindi wa droo kubwa ya kampeni ya ‘Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa’ Bi.Nasreen Karim Abdallah (wa pili kushoto), katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Katika kampeni hiyo ya miezi mitatu iliyokuwa na lengo la kuhamasisha wateja wa benki hiyo na watanzania kutumia huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali, zawadi zenye jumla ya shs 120,000,000 zilitolewa. Kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi, Bi. Ndabu Swere na kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Benki ya Absa Tanzania imekabidhi zawadi kwa washindi wa kampeni yake ya “Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa”, ikihitimisha kampeni yake ya miezi mitatu iliyokuwa na lengo la kuhamasisha wateja na watanzania kutumia huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali katika kufanya miamala mbalimbali ya kifedha.

Katika hafla hiyo, mteja wa benki hiyo, Bi. Nasreen Karim Abdallah alikabidhiwa mfano wa hundi yenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 30, baada ya kuibuka mshindi wa droo kubwa iliyofanyika januari 21 mwaka huu, huku washindi wengine wa kila mwezi akiwemo Bw. Abdulrazak Ali Seif aliyepata TZS milioni 10, Bi. Aysha Mbarak Meghji aliyepata TZS milioni 5, na Bw. Gibbons Samuel Katule aliyepata TZS milioni 3 na wote kwa pamoja wakithibisha fedha hizo kuingizwa katika akaunti zao.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Obedi Laiser alisema, kampeni hiyo ililenga katika kuwazawadia wateja wao kwa kuendelea kutumia huduma za kibenki zilizo salama, rahisi na za kisasa; “Zaidi ya zawadi, tunajivunia mabadiliko chanya tuliyoyaona kuelekea matumizi ya miamala isiyo ya fedha taslimu, ambayo huokoa muda, hupunguza hatari na kuchangia ujumuishi wa kifedha, hafla ya leo inaashiria mafanikio ya kampeni ambayo yamebadilisha maisha ya watu wengi.

“Dhamira yetu iko wazi, Kuiwezesha Afrika ya kesho, pamoja, hatua moja baada ya nyingine. Kila kampeni, kila ubunifu na kila zawadi tunayotoa inaongozwa na imani yetu kwamba Stori yako ina thamani”, alisema Bw. Laiser.

Kampeni hiyo ilionesha ongezeko kubwa la matumizi ya kadi na huduma za kidijitali, ikithibitisha mwelekeo unaokua wa wateja kupendelea huduma za kibenki zinazopatikana muda wowote na mahali popote, huku zikisaidia kupunguza foleni ndefu katika matawi na kuongeza kasi, usalama na urahisi wa huduma.

Akizungumzia mafanikio ya kampeni hiyo, Bi. Ndabu Swere alisema; “Kampeni ya “Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa” inaonesha jinsi miamala midogo ya kila siku inavyoweza kuwa na nguvu kubwa. Wateja waliitikia vyema, wakidumu katika kufanya miamala kwa njia za kidijitali, na kwa upande wetu tuliweza kuwazawadia uaminifu wao kwa njia yenye maana.”

Kwa upande wake, mshindi wa zawadi kubwa, Bi. Nasreen Karim Abdallah, aliishukuru Benki ya Absa kwa zawadi hiyo, akisema ushindi huo ni hatua muhimu katika maisha yake. Alibainisha pia urahisi wa kushiriki kampeni hiyo kwa kutumia tu kadi katika miamala ya kila siku.

“Kilichonivutia zaidi ni urahisi wa kushiriki, ni kutumia tu kadi yangu kwenye matumizi ya kawaida. Zawadi hii haithibitishi tu umuhimu wa huduma za kidijitali katika maisha yetu ya kila siku, bali pia ni ya kubadilisha maisha,” alisema.

Benki ya Absa Tanzania imethibitisha dhamira yake ya kuendelea kubuni bidhaa na kampeni zinazowaletea wateja thamani zaidi, ikikumbusha kuwa mwaka 2024 benki hiyo ilitoa zawadi ya magari matatu na mwaka 2025 imetoa TZS milioni 120 kama zawadi za fedha taslimu.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Obedi Laiser, akizungumza katika hafla ambayo benki hiyo ilikabidhi mfano wa hundi ya shs 30,000,000 kwa mshindi wa droo kubwa ya kampeni ya ‘Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa’ Bi.Nasreen Karim Abdallah (kushoto), jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Katika kampeni ya miezi mitatu iliyokuwa na lengo la kuhamasisha wateja wa benki hiyo na watanzania kutumia huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali, zawadi zenye jumla ya shs 120,000,000 zilitolewa. Wa pili kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi, Bi. Ndabu Swere na kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Obedi Laiser, akikabidhi mfano wa hundi ya shs 3,000,000 kwa mmoja wa washindi wa droo ya kila mwezi ya kampeni ya ‘Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa’ Bw. Gibbons Samuel Katule (wa pili kushoto), katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Katika kampeni hiyo ya miezi mitatu iliyokuwa na lengo la kuhamasisha wateja wa benki hiyo na watanzania kutumia huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali, zawadi zenye jumla ya shs 120,000,000 zilitolewa. Kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi, Bi. Ndabu Swere na kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Obedi Laiser, akikabidhi mfano wa hundi ya shs 3,000,000 kwa mmoja wa washindi wa droo ya kila mwezi ya kampeni ya ‘Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa’ Bw. Gibbons Samuel Katule (wa pili kushoto), katika hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Katika kampeni hiyo ya miezi mitatu iliyokuwa na lengo la kuhamasisha wateja wa benki hiyo na watanzania kutumia huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali, zawadi zenye jumla ya shs 120,000,000 zilitolewa. Kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi, Bi. Ndabu Swere na kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Mshindi wa droo kubwa ya kampeni ya ‘Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa’, Bi. Nasreen Karim Abdallah (kushoto), akizungumza baada ya kukabidhiwa zawadi yake ya shs 30,000,000 jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kampeni hiyo ya miezi mitatu iliyokuwa na lengo la kuhamasisha wateja wa benki hiyo na watanzania kutumia huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali, zawadi zenye jumla ya shs 120,000,000 zilitolewa. Wa pili kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Binafsi, Bi. Ndabu Swere, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa benki hiyo, Bw. Obedi Laiser na Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

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UNDP YAWAPATIA WANAFUNZI WAJASIRIAMALI 20, SH. 70 MIL. KUPITIA YOUTH IGNITE FELLOWSHIP

Dkt. Harun Makandi, Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Sayansi na Teknolojia kutoka Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi na Teknolojia (wa tatu kushoto), akimkabidhi Bi. Herriet Nairumbe, Mwanzilishi wa Niches Food Products yenye makao yake Arusha na mshindi wa nafasi ya kwanza wa Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship – Msimu wa Pili, mfano wa hundi. Wanaoshuhudia tukio hilo upande wa kushoto ni John Rutere, Naibu Mwakilishi Mkazi wa UNDP Tanzania, na Bi. Shakila Mshana, Mwanzilishi Mwenza na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa StartHub Africa. Upande wa kulia kabisa ni Bi. Sanna-Liisa Taivalmaa, Mkuu wa Ushirikiano katika Ubalozi wa Finland, na Joseph Manirakiza, Meneja wa Programu ya FUNGUO, UNDP Tanzania.

John Rutere, Naibu Mwakilishi Mkazi wa UNDP Tanzania, akitoa pongezi wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi vyeti kwa mmoja wa washindi wakuu wa Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship – Msimu wa Pili, iliyofanyika Dar es Salaam mwishoni mwa wiki. Wanaoshuhudia tukio hilo upande wa kulia ni Dkt. Harun Makandi, Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Sayansi na Teknolojia kutoka Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi na Teknolojia, pamoja na Joseph Manirakiza, Meneja wa Programu ya FUNGUO, UNDP Tanzania.

Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Maendeleo (UNDP) nchini Tanzania limewapatia wanafunzi wajasiriamali 20 kutoka vyuo vikuu mbalimbali zawadi za fedha taslimu zenye thamani ya zaidi ya Shilingi milioni 70, kufuatia shindano la uwasilishaji wa mawazo bunifu ya biashara lililoandaliwa chini ya Awamu ya Pili ya programu ya Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship.

Programu hiyo inatekelezwa kupitia Programu ya FUNGUO ya UNDP Tanzania, kwa ufadhili wa pamoja wa Serikali ya Uingereza kupitia Ofisi ya Mambo ya Nje, Jumuiya ya Madola na Maendeleo (FCDO), Umoja wa Ulaya (EU), pamoja na Serikali ya Finland.

Kukuza Ubunifu na Ujasiriamali wa Vijana

Hafla hiyo iliwakutanisha wanafunzi 30 kutoka taasisi mbalimbali za elimu ya juu nchini, waliowasilisha mawazo yao ya biashara mbele ya jopo la majaji. Mawazo hayo yalilenga kutoa suluhisho bunifu kwa changamoto za kijamii na kiuchumi, hatua inayoonesha ukuaji wa ubunifu na ujasiriamali miongoni mwa vijana wa Kitanzania.

Mbali na tuzo za fedha, washiriki wa programu walipatiwa msaada wa kitaalamu ikiwemo mafunzo ya maendeleo ya biashara, ushauri elekezi (mentorship), pamoja na maandalizi ya kuwafanya wawe tayari kuvutia wawekezaji.

Serikali Yapongeza Ushirikiano

Mgeni rasmi wa hafla hiyo, Dkt. Harun Makandi, Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Sayansi na Teknolojia kutoka Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi na Teknolojia, alisema programu hiyo inaendana kikamilifu na ajenda ya Serikali ya kukuza utafiti wenye tija kibiashara, ubunifu na ujasiriamali miongoni mwa vijana.

“Mpango huu unaunga mkono jitihada za serikali za kulea kizazi kipya cha wabunifu na wazalishaji wa ajira kutoka taasisi zetu za elimu ya juu. Unaakisi mwelekeo wa Tanzania wa kuunganisha sayansi, teknolojia na ujasiriamali katika maendeleo ya taifa,” alisema Dkt. Makandi.

UNDP: Vijana ni Msingi wa Dira 2050

Akizungumza katika hotuba kuu, John Rutere, Naibu Mwakilishi Mkazi wa UNDP Tanzania, alibainisha kuwa programu hiyo ni sehemu ya mkakati mpana wa kusaidia utekelezaji wa Dira ya Maendeleo ya Tanzania 2050, inayolenga kuifanya Tanzania kuwa nchi ya kipato cha kati cha juu ifikapo mwaka 2050.

“Kufikia uchumi wa thamani ya Dola za Marekani trilioni moja kunahitaji uwekezaji wa makusudi kwa vijana na biashara zao. Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship ni mfano halisi wa miradi inayowawezesha vijana kwa ujuzi, mitandao ya wawekezaji na mitaji muhimu kwa ukuaji wa biashara zenye athari kubwa kiuchumi,” alisema Rutere.

Washirika wa Maendeleo Wasisitiza Ajira Jumuishi

Kwa upande wake, Bw. Euan Davidson, Kiongozi wa Timu ya Miradi Endelevu kutoka FCDO, alisisitiza umuhimu wa kuwekeza katika biashara zinazoongozwa na vijana kama njia ya kuchochea ukuaji wa uchumi jumuishi.

Westerwelle Foundation Tanzania na StartHub Africa walitoa mchango wao kwa kutoa mafunzo ya vitendo katika uandaaji wa mipango ya biashara na uwasilishaji wa mawazo (pitching), ili kuwaandaa washiriki kuvutia wawekezaji.

Naye Bi. Sanna-Liisa Taivalmaa, Mkuu wa Ushirikiano kutoka Ubalozi wa Finland, alithibitisha dhamira ya Finland kuendelea kuunga mkono mifumo ya ubunifu na ujasiriamali wa vijana nchini Tanzania.

Washindi Wapata Shilingi Milioni 6 Kila Mmoja

Miongoni mwa washindi waliofanya vizuri zaidi, kila mmoja alipokea Shilingi milioni 6 kwa ajili ya kukuza biashara zao.

Herriet Nairumbe, Mwanzilishi wa Niches Food Products kutoka Arusha, inayojishughulisha na uongezaji thamani wa pilipili na matunda, alisema fedha hizo zitasaidia kuongeza uzalishaji na kupanua masoko.

“Fedha hizi zitanunua mashine zitakazoongeza tija na kutuwezesha kufikia masoko mapya ya mikoa mingine,” alisema Herriet, akiongeza kuwa programu hiyo imewasaidia kuimarisha ujuzi wa uhasibu, upangaji wa bei, ujenzi wa timu na huduma kwa wateja.

Mshindi mwingine, Irene George Ngatibigwa, Mwanzilishi Mwenza wa Eco Mushroom, alisema ufadhili huo utasaidia kuongeza uwezo wa uzalishaji wa bidhaa za uyoga na kuajiri vijana zaidi.

“Kupitia mafunzo ya Youth Ignite, nimejifunza masoko, uwasilishaji kwa wawekezaji na ujenzi wa mitandao ya kibiashara. Ujuzi huu ni msingi wa ukuaji wa biashara yetu,” alisema Irene.

Kujenga Biashara za Kesho

Kupitia mafunzo, ushauri elekezi na msaada wa kifedha, Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship inaendelea kujenga kizazi cha wajasiriamali vijana wenye biashara zenye uwezo wa kukua na kuchangia katika mabadiliko ya kiuchumi ya Tanzania.

Washindi wa awamu hii wanawakilisha sekta mbalimbali zikiwemo teknolojia, kilimo-biashara, mabadiliko ya tabianchi, uzalishaji viwandani na ubunifu wa kijamii — ishara ya upana na ubora wa mawazo bunifu yanayotoka katika taasisi za elimu ya juu nchini.

Kupitia Programu ya FUNGUO, UNDP na washirika wake wanaendelea kuondoa vikwazo katika mfumo wa ubunifu nchini kwa kuwezesha upatikanaji wa ufadhili, ujuzi na mitandao, ili biashara changa ziweze kukua, kustawi na kuleta athari chanya endelevu kwa uchumi wa taifa.

Dkt. Harun Makandi, Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Sayansi na Teknolojia kutoka Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi na Teknolojia (wa pili kushoto), akimkabidhi mfano wa hundi mshindi wa nafasi ya pili wa Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship – Msimu wa Pili, iliyofanyika Dar es Salaam mwishoni mwa wiki. Wanaoshuhudia tukio hilo upande wa kushoto ni John Rutere, Naibu Mwakilishi Mkazi wa UNDP Tanzania, huku upande wa kulia kabisa wakiwa Bi. Sanna-Liisa Taivalmaa, Mkuu wa Ushirikiano katika Ubalozi wa Finland, pamoja na Joseph Manirakiza, Meneja wa Programu ya FUNGUO, UNDP Tanzania.

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Absa Bank Tanzania and World Bank Deepen Strategic Collaboration

 

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser this week met with Mr. Nathan Belete, World Bank Division Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, for a strategic business engagement in  Dar es Salaam. The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration between the two institutions. News in pictures follows;

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APeF Yazindua Mfuko wa Ziada Kupanua wigo wa uwekaji Akiba, Uwekezaji na Ulinzi

  

Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Masoko ya Mitaji na Dhamana, (CMSA), CPA Nicodemus Mkama, akikabidhi waraka wa ofa kwa Kaimu Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Africa Pension Fund (APeF), Dkt. Hamisi Kibola (wa tatu kushoto), kuashiria uzinduzi rasmi wa Mfuko wa Uwekezaji wa Pamoja wa Ziada Fund, jijini Dar es Salaam leo. Wa pili kushoto ni Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa APeF, Bw. Mfaume Kimario, pamoja na wadau wengine wa Mfuko wa Ziada; kuanzia kushoto ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Alliance Life, Bw. Byford Mutikwasa, Bi. Tupokigwe Mwalwisi kutoka NBC na Bw. Lusungu.

DAR ES SALAAM, 26 Januari 2026. Africa Pension Fund Limited (APeF) leo imezindua rasmi Mfuko wa Ziada, ambao ni mfuko wa kwanza wa uwekezaji wa pamoja katika soko la fedha nchini Tanzania unaojumuisha mafao ya bima ya maisha, hatua inayoweka alama muhimu katika kupanua upatikanaji wa suluhisho za uwekezaji zilizo chini ya udhibiti. Hafla ya uzinduzi imefanyika katika Hoteli ya KingJada, Morocco Square, jijini Dar es Salaam. Kipindi cha awali cha uuzaji wa vipande kupitia mfuko huu kinaanza leo tarehe 26 Januari hadi 25 Februari 2026.

Hafla ya uzinduzi huo ilihudhuriwa na mgeni rasmi, Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Masoko ya Mitaji na Dhamana (CMSA), CPA Nicodemus Mkama, ikihudhuriwa pia na wawakilishi kutoka Benki Kuu ya Tanzania (BoT), Soko la Hisa la Dar es Salaam (DSE), mifuko ya hifadhi ya jamii, wasimamizi wa mifuko, madalali, taasisi za kibenki na bima, pamoja na wanahabari.

Mfuko wa Ziada umebuniwa kuwasaidia wawekezaji kuweka akiba na kukuza fedha zao kupitia uwekezaji wenye nidhamu katika soko la fedha, ukiwa na faida ya ziada ya ulinzi wa bima ya maisha kwa wawekezaji binafsi wanaokidhi vigezo. Mfuko huu umerahisishwa kiutendaji, kwa kuwawezesha wawekezaji kuanza kwa urahisi, kuongeza uwekezaji wakati wowote, na kupata fedha zao ndani ya siku tatu za kazi.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa APeF, Bw. Mfaume Kimario, alisema, Ziada imeundwa kwa wawekezaji wanaotaka njia rahisi na za kuaminika za kukuza fedha zao bila kupoteza uwezo wa kupata fedha zao pindi zinapohitajika. Huu ni mfuko imara katika soko la fedha unaopatikana kwa urahisi, wenye ulinzi wa bima ya maisha kwa wawekezaji wanaokidhi vigezo ukianzia na thamani halisi ya uwekezaji (vipande), ya chini kabisa ya shilingi 250,000. Bima hiyo hutoa kinga sawa na asilimia 50 ya thamani halisi ya uwekezaji (vipande) hadi kiwango cha juu cha thamani kilichohakikishwa cha shilingi milioni 100, na kiwango cha juu cha malipo ya bima cha shilingi milioni 50.

Akizungumza kwa niaba ya Mwenyekiti na Bodi ya Wakurugenzi, Dkt. Hamisi Kibola, Mjumbe wa Bodi ya APeF, aliipongeza CMSA kwa hatua zilizofikiwa katika kuendeleza masoko ya mitaji nchini Tanzania na kwa kukuza ukuaji na uhai unaoonekana sokoni kwa sasa. Alibainisha kuwa kiwango cha uwekaji akiba nchini Tanzania bado kiko chini ya asilimia 3, na akatoa wito wa kuimarishwa kwa ushirikiano kati ya wasimamizi na wadau wa sekta ya fedha ili kujenga utamaduni imara wa kujiwekea akiba unaojengwa juu ya taaluma, uaminifu, elimu ya fedha na upatikanaji rahisi wa huduma. Aliongeza kuwa ndiyo sababu APeF ilianzishwa, ubunifu ukiwa kama msingi wake, ili kuongeza wigo kwa vitendo njia za uwekaji akiba na uwekezaji kupitia mifuko ya uwekezaji wa pamoja, mipango binafsi ya pensheni inayounganisha suluhisho za bima na masoko ya mitaji.

Mfuko wa Ziada umeandaliwa kwa ushirikiano na taasisi washirika muhimu, ambapo Alliance Life Assurance Limited ni mtoa bima, Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) ni Mtunza Dhamana na Mdhamini. Wawekezaji wanaweza kupata huduma za Mfuko wa Ziada kupitia benki wakusanyaji zikiwemo CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Exim Bank, Azania Bank, COOP Bank, NBC na Mwanga Hakika Bank, pamoja na kupitia mawakala walioidhinishwa na DSE na majukwaa ya kidijitali ya APeF.

“Tunaalika Watanzania kufanya suala la kuweka akiba kuwa utamaduni wao kupitia Ziada. Unapoweka akiba kwa uthabiti, unaimarisha familia yako, kuinua jamii yako, na kuunga mkono maendeleo ya taifa. Ziada inakupa mahali rahisi pa kuanzia, kukua hatua kwa hatua, na kulinda kile kilicho muhimu zaidi,” aliongeza Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa APef, Bw. Kimario.

Kwa upande wake Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Masoko ya Mitaji na Dhamana (CMSA), CPA. Nicodemus Mkama alisema kuidhinishwa kwa mfuko wa ziada kunaendelea kuleta chachu zaidi katika maendeleo ya uwekezaji kwenye mifuko hiyo na kuifanya idadi ya mifuko hiyo ya uwekezaji wa pamoja kufikia 26.

Kuhusu APeF

Africa Pension Fund Limited (APeF) ni msimamizi wa mifuko aliyeidhinishwa, anayetoa huduma za usimamizi wa mifuko, mifuko ya uwekezaji wa pamoja, suluhisho za pensheni binafsi, usimamizi wa mali, na ushauri wa kifedha. APeF imejizatiti kuimarisha usalama wa kifedha kupitia suluhisho za uwekezaji bunifu, zenye uwazi na zinazozingatia misingi bora ya suluhisho za uwekezaji.

Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Africa Pension Fund (APeF), Bw. Mfaume Kimario, akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi rasmi wa Mfuko wa Uwekezaji wa Pamoja wa Ziada Fund, jijini Dar es Salaam leo.

Kaimu Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Africa Pension Fund (APeF), Dkt. Hamisi Kibola akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi rasmi wa Mfuko wa Uwekezaji wa Pamoja wa Ziada Fund, jijini Dar es Salaam leo.

Baadhi ya wadau wakihudhuria hafla ya uzinduzi rasmi wa Mfuko wa Uwekezaji wa Pamoja wa Ziada Fund unaoendeshwa na Africa Pension Fund (APeF).

Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Africa Pension Fund (APeF), Bw. Mfaume Kimario (kushoto) akizungumza na baadhi ya wadau wa Mfuko wa Uwekezaji wa Pamoja wa Ziada Fund wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi wa mfuko huo, jijini Dar es Salaam leo.

Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Masoko ya Mitaji na Dhamana, (CMSA), CPA Nicodemus Mkama (katikati), Kaimu Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Africa Pension Fund (APeF), Dkt. Hamisi Kibola (wa nne kushoto) na Ofisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa APeF, Bw. Mfaume Kimario (wa nne kulia) wakipiga picha ya pamoja na baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa taasisi hiyo baada uzinduzi rasmi wa Mfuko wa Uwekezaji wa Pamoja wa Ziada Fund, jijini Dar es Salaam leo.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA YAFUNGA KAMPENI YA 'UJANJA NI KUSWIPE NA KADI YA ABSA' KWA DROO YA MWISHO NA KUTANGAZWA KWA MSHINDI WA ZAWADI KUU

Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki yaAbsaTanzania, Bw. Aron Luhanga (kushoto), akifanya droo ya mwisho ya kampeni ya benki ya miezi mitatu ya 'Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa', jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mteja wa benki hiyo, Bi. Nasreen Karim Abdallah, alijinyakulia zawadi kuu ya Tsh 30,000,000. Kampeni hiyo ililenga kuwahamasisha wateja kuongeza matumizi ya kadi za debit na credit za Absa pamoja na huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali za benki hiyo.

Benki ya Absa Tanzania imehitimisha rasmi kampeni yake ya 'Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Kadi ya Absa' iliyodumu Kwa miezi mitatu baada ya kufanyika kwa droo ya tatu na ya mwisho katika hafla Iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam, jana.

Droo ya mwisho imehitimisha kampeni ya miezi mitatu iliyolenga kuwazawadia wateja kwa kufanya miamala na huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidijitali ikiwa ni pamoja na matumizi ya kadi, huku ikithibitisha dhamira ya Absa ya kuhimiza miamala salama, rahisi na isiyotumia fedha taslimu.

Katika hafla hiyo, Absa ilifanya droo ya mwisho ya kila mwezi na kutoa jumla ya shilingi milioni 18 za Kitanzania (TZS 18 milioni) kwa wateja watatu walioibuka washindi kutokana na ushiriki wao katika mwezi wa mwisho wa kampeni.

Washindi hao ni Bw. Abdulrazak Ali Seif (TZS 10 milioni), Bi. Aysha Mbarak Meghji (TZS 5 milioni), na Bw. Gibbons Samuel Katule (TZS 3 milioni). Droo hiyo ilifanyika kwa kuzingatia Masharti na Vigezo vya kampeni na mbele ya mwakilishi wa Bodi ya Michezo ya Kubahatisha Tanzania, ili kuhakikisha uwazi na haki katika mchakato wa uchaguzi wa washindi.

Katika tukio lililosubiriwa kwa hamu zaidi wakati wa kilele cha kampeni hiyo, Bi. Nasreen Karim Abdallah aliibuka Mshindi wa Zawadi Kuu, akiondoka na shilingi milioni 30 za Kitanzania (TZS 30 milioni). Ushindi huo umetokana na matumizi yake ya mara kwa mara ya huduma za benki za kidijitali na kadi za Absa katika kipindi chote cha kampeni, na unaonesha jinsi miamala ya kila siku inaweza kuleta mabadiliko makubwa katika maisha.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Aron Luhanga, alisisitiza mchango mkubwa wa wateja katika mafanikio ya kampeni hiyo:

“Kampeni hii imekuwa na Manufaa mkubwa kwa wateja wetu tangu mwanzo. Tumehamasishwa kuona jinsi wengi wao wakichangamkia njia rahisi, salama na zisizotumia fedha taslimu katika kufanya miamala. Play Your Cards Right imeonesha kuwa pale wateja wanapochagua benki ya kidijitali, kila mtu hunufaika, kuanzia urahisi wa huduma hadi kuimarika kwa ujumuishaji wa kifedha.”

"Tunawashukuru kwa dhati wateja wetu kwa kuendelea kuiamini Absa na kuwa sehemu ya safari hii.”

Kwa upande wake, Mkuu wa Usimamizi wa Taarifa na Uchambuzi wa Takwimu (MI & Analytics), Bw. Denis Kessy, alieleza athari pana ya kampeni hiyo:

“Absa tunaamini kuwa kila mteja ana Stori yenye thamani. Kampeni hii imetupa fursa ya kusherehekea Stori hizo, kubwa na ndogo, kwa kuwazawadia wateja wetu kwa kutumia tu huduma zetu za benki.”

“Tunapohitimisha kampeni hii leo, tunajivunia si mshindi wa zawadi kuu pekee, bali kila mteja aliyeshiriki.”

Aliendelea kusisitiza ukubwa wa mafanikio ya kampeni hiyo kwa kusema:

“Kupitia kampeni hii, Absa iliwazawadia washindi 72 wa kila wiki, washindi tisa wa kila mwezi na mshindi mmoja wa Zawadi Kuu, kwa jumla ya shilingi milioni 120 za Kitanzania (TZS 120 milioni) zilizorejeshwa kwa wateja wetu.”

“Huu ni uthibitisho dhahiri kuwa kuchagua Absa kunalipa.”

Kampeni ya Play Your Cards Right ilikuwa kampeni ya zawadi kwa wateja iliyodumu kwa miezi mitatu kuanzia Oktoba hadi Desemba 2025, ikiwa na lengo la kuhamasisha matumizi ya malipo ya kidijitali na yasiyotumia fedha taslimu. Wateja walipata nafasi ya kushiriki katika droo za kila wiki na kila mwezi kwa kutumia kadi zao za debit au credit za Absa kupitia malipo ya kuswipe, kutap (tap) au ununuzi mtandaoni.

Kwa kukamilika kwa droo ya mwisho, kampeni ya Play Your Cards Right imefikia tamati rasmi. Washindi waliotangazwa katika droo ya mwisho watatambuliwa rasmi katika hafla maalum ya kukabidhi zawadi itakayofanyika mwezi Februari, na hivyo kuhitimisha kampeni hii kwa namna ya kukumbukwa, ikiwa ni uthibitisho wa dhamira ya Absa ya kuwaweka wateja katikati ya kila zawadi na kila hatua ya safari yake.

Mmoja wa washindi wa kila mwezi wa kampeni ya miezi mitatu ya benki ya Absa Tanzania iitwayo 'Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Benki ya Absa' Bw. George Kivaria, akichukua tiketi ya bahati nasibu ili kumpata mshindi wa droo Kuu wakati wa droo ya mwisho iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Mteja wa benki hiyo, Bi. Nasreen Karim Abdallah, alishinda zawadi kuu ya Tsh 30,000,000. Kampeni hiyo ililenga kuwahamasisha wateja kuongeza matumizi ya kadi za debit na credit za Absa pamoja na pamoja na huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali za benki hiyo. Kushoto ni Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Mkuu wa Usimamizi wa Taarifa na Uchambuzi wa Takwimu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Dennis Kessy (wa tatu kushoto), akikabidhi hundi ya mfano ya Tsh 500,000/- kwa Bw. George Kivaria (wa pili kushoto), mmoja wa washindi wa kampeni ya miezi mitatu ya benki hiyo iitwayo 'Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Benki ya Absa' wakati wa hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kampeni hiyo ililenga kuwahamasisha wateja kuongeza matumizi ya kadi za debit na credit za Absa pamoja na huduma za kibenki kwa njia za kidigitali za benki hiyo.

Mkuu wa Usimamizi wa Taarifa na Uchambuzi wa Takwimu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Dennis Kessy, akikabidhi hundi ya mfano ya Tsh 500,000/- kwa Bw. Mohammed Zulfikar Hemani (kushoto), mmoja wa washindi wa kampeni ya miezi mitatu ya benki hiyo iitwayo 'Ujanja ni Kuswipe na Benki ya Absa', wakati wa hafla iliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Kulia ni Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

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KANISA LA MLIMA WA MOTO LIMEANDAA KONGAMANO LA MAOMBI YA UPONYAJI WATU WOTE MNAKARIBISHWA

‎Kanisa la Mlima wa Moto Tanzania limesema linatarajia kufanya maombezi maalum ya kuliombea Taifa la Tanzania kupitia Kongamano la Neno la Mungu lililopewa jina la Anza Mwaka na Bwana

Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari katika Kanisa la Mlima wa Moto lililopo Mikocheni B jijini Dar es Salaam, Mchungaji Samwel Hillary, ambaye ni mjumbe wa Kamati ya Maandalizi ya kongamano hilo, alisema lengo lao ni kuhakikisha Taifa linaanza mwaka likiwa karibu na Mungu, jambo lililowasukuma kuandaa kongamano hilo.

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‎Mjumbe wa kamati ya Maandalizi ya Kongamano Mchungaji Samwel Hillary akizungumza na Waandishi wa habari katika Kanisa la Mlima wa Moto lililopo Mikocheni B jijini Dar es Salaam.
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‎Alisema kongamano hilo litafanyika kuanzia Januari 25 hadi Februari 1, 2026, na linatarajiwa kuongozwa na Askofu Dastani Maboya, Rose Mgeta, Mchungaji Madoshi pamoja na mchungaji kutoka Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo, kwa lengo la kuhubiri Neno la Mungu na kuliombea Taifa ili lipate amani ya kweli pamoja na uponyaji katika maeneo mbalimbali.

‎Kwa upande wake, Katibu wa Kamati ya Maandalizi ya kongamano hilo, Godfrey Kazinja, alisema wameamua kuliombea Taifa ili kulinusuru na kulirejesha kwa Mungu, pamoja na kuyahamasisha vizazi na jamii kwa ujumla kuishi katika misingi ya kumpendeza Mungu.

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‎Katibu wa kamati ya Maandalizi ya Kongamano Godfrey Kazinja akizungumza na Waandishi wa habari katika Kanisa la Mlima wa Moto lililopo Mikocheni B jijini Dar es Salaam.
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‎Aidha, Kazinja alisema kutakuwepo na usafiri wa kuwachukua waumini kuanzia eneo la Mwenge hadi kanisani hapo, huku akiwahimiza wananchi kujitokeza kwa wingi ili kupata Neno la Mungu na uponyaji.
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‎Naye Sarah Daniel, mjumbe wa Kamati ya Maandalizi ya kongamano hilo, alisema waimbaji mbalimbali wanatarajiwa kushiriki katika tukio hilo, akiwemo John Lissu, Mchungaji Epa, Ashery na wengine wengi, huku akiwaomba Watanzania kuendelea kufuatilia taarifa kupitia vyombo mbalimbali vya habari nchini.
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‎Mjumbe wa kamati ya Maandalizi ya Kongamano Sarah Danielakizungumza na Waandishi wa habari katika Kanisa la Mlima wa Moto lililopo Mikocheni B jijini Dar es Salaam.
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‎Kongamano hilo ni sehemu ya jitihada za kudumisha amani na upendo miongoni mwa Watanzania, hususan mwanzoni mwa mwaka huu, kwa lengo la kuimarisha mshikamano na maadili ya upendo katika jamii.
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‎Mjumbe wa kamati ya Maandalizi ya Kongamano Sarah Danielakizungumza na Waandishi wa habari katika Kanisa la Mlima wa Moto lililopo Mikocheni B jijini Dar es Salaam.
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‎Kongamano hilo ni sehemu ya jitihada za kudumisha amani na upendo miongoni mwa Watanzania, hususan mwanzoni mwa mwaka huu, kwa lengo la kuimarisha mshikamano na maadili ya upendo katika jamii.

Photo by Brian Peter

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AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK DONATES MEDICAL ITEMS TO MWANANYAMALA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

Dar es Salaam, 22 December 2025 – Akiba Commercial Bank Plc (ACB) has donated essential medical items to Mwananyamala Government Hospital as part of its end-of-year festive season initiatives aimed at supporting communities and strengthening public healthcare services.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Head of Marketing and Communications at Akiba Commercial Bank, Dora Saria, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to giving back to society and supporting institutions that play a critical role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of communities. She noted that the donation reflects ACB’s strong corporate citizenship values and its continued efforts to create a positive and lasting impact within the society it serves.

“Healthcare is a key pillar of our corporate citizenship agenda. Through initiatives such as this, we aim to support healthcare providers in delivering quality services while contributing to improved community wellbeing, especially during the festive season,” said Saria.

The donation was warmly received by Mwananyamala Government Hospital’s management and medical staff, including Halili Katani, Community Welfare Officer; Humphrey Mwesigwa, Specialist in Maternal Health; and Mbaruku Juma Mlinga, Orthopedic Specialist. They expressed sincere appreciation to Akiba Commercial Bank for the timely support and commended the Bank for its consistent and well-coordinated corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Through its corporate citizenship programme, Akiba Commercial Bank continues to prioritize key areas such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and support for vulnerable groups. These efforts underscore the Bank’s commitment to sustainable development and its broader mission of improving the quality of life for Tanzanians.

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