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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WANAWAKE WA NBAA WAADHIMISHA SIKU YA WANAWAKE DUNIANI DAR ES SALAAM

  

Wanawake wa Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu Tanzania (NBAA) wameungana na wanawake wengine kuadhimisha Siku ya Wanawake Duniani 2026, katika maadhimisho ya kimkoa yaliyofanyika Machi 8, 2026 katika Viwanja vya Barafu Mburahati, Wilaya ya Ubungo jijini Dar es Salaam.

Maadhimisho hayo yalihudhuriwa na wanawake kutoka taasisi mbalimbali za umma na binafsi, ambapo Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Mhe. Albert Chalamila, alikuwa mgeni rasmi katika hafla hiyo.

Akizungumza wakati wa maadhimisho hayo, Mhe. Chalamila aliwahimiza wanawake kuendelea kutumia fursa zilizopo ili kujiendeleza kiuchumi na kuchangia kikamilifu katika maendeleo ya taifa.

Alisema wanawake wana nafasi kubwa katika maendeleo ya jamii na taifa, hivyo ni muhimu waendelee kupewa na kutumia kikamilifu fursa zilizopo kwa ajili ya kufikia maendeleo jumuishi.

“Wanawake wana mchango mkubwa katika maendeleo ya jamii na taifa, hivyo ni muhimu waendelee kupewa na kutumia kikamilifu fursa zilizopo ili kufikia maendeleo jumuishi,” alisema Chalamila.

Naye Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Wanawake TUICO tawi la NBAA Bi. Irene Mutagaywa amesema kuwa kaulimbiu ya maadhimisho hayo ambayo ni “Haki na usawa kwa wanawake na wasichana,” inalenga kuhamasisha jamii kuhakikisha wanawake na wasichana wanapata haki na fursa sawa katika nyanja mbalimbali za maisha, jambo ambalo pia linaendana na malengo ya maendeleo ya kimataifa kuelekea mwaka 2030 na ajenda ya maendeleo ya mwaka 2050.

Pia amesema maadhimisho hayo yamekuwa jukwaa muhimu la kuwakutanisha wanawake kutoka sekta mbalimbali kujadili masuala ya usawa wa kijinsia, haki za wanawake pamoja na mchango wao katika maendeleo ya jamii na taifa kwa ujumla.

Siku ya Wanawake Duniani huadhimishwa kila mwaka tarehe 8 Machi, ikiwa ni siku maalum ya kutambua mchango wa wanawake katika jamii na kuendelea kuhamasisha usawa wa kijinsia.

Historia ya siku hiyo inaanzia mwaka 1908, ambapo wanawake takribani 15,000 waliandamana katika mji wa New York, Marekani, wakidai kupunguziwa muda wa kazi, ujira wa kuridhisha na haki ya kupiga kura. Mwaka uliofuata, chama cha kisoshalisti cha Amerika kilitangaza siku ya kwanza ya kitaifa ya wanawake.

Wazo la kuifanya kuwa Siku ya Wanawake Kimataifa lilianzishwa mwaka 1910 na mwanaharakati wa haki za wanawake Clara Zetkin, wakati wa mkutano wa kimataifa wa wafanyakazi wanawake uliofanyika Copenhagen, Denmark.

Picha mbalimbali za matukio ya wafanyakazi wanawake wa Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu Tanzania (NBAA) katika maadhimisho ya Siku ya wanawake Kimataifa yaliyofanyika Machi 08, 2025 katika Viwanja vya Barafu Mburahati, Wilaya ya Ubungo jijini Dar es Salaam.

Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam Mhe. Albert Chalamila pamoja na viongozi mbalimbali wakiwapungia mikono wafanyakazi wanawake wa Bodi ya Taifa ya Wahasibu na Wakaguzi wa Hesabu Tanzania (NBAA) katika maadhimisho ya Siku ya wanawake Kimataifa.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA RECOGNISED FOR ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING WOMEN

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (sixth from left), poses with the Rising Women Award shortly after receiving it from the Minister of State, President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo (fifth from left), in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The bank was recognised for its unwavering commitment to empowering women, advancing financial inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for women’s representation in leadership positions.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Absa Bank Tanzania has been recognised with the Rising Women Award in acknowledgment of its strong commitment to empowering women, promoting financial inclusion, and advancing women’s representation in leadership.

The recognition was presented by Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Planning and Investment, during a brief ceremony held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend.

Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, Obedi Laiser, Managing Director of Absa Bank Tanzania, said the recognition reflects the institution’s continued efforts to support women’s economic empowerment and create inclusive opportunities within the financial sector.

Absa Bank Tanzania has in recent years strengthened initiatives aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs, expanding access to financial services, and increasing women’s participation in leadership roles within the organisation.

During the ceremony, Prof. Mkumbo presented the Rising Women Award to Laiser, commending the bank for its role in championing gender inclusion and supporting initiatives that empower women economically and socially.

In a related moment during the event, Abigail Lukuvi, Citizenship and Events Manager at Absa Bank Tanzania, received a token of appreciation in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the Rising Women Initiative.

The award highlights Absa’s broader commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth by ensuring women have greater access to financial services, leadership opportunities, and economic participation.

Following the ceremony, Laiser, Lukuvi, and other members of the Absa team posed for a group photo while holding the Rising Women recognition awards, marking the bank’s continued role in advancing gender equality within Tanzania’s financial services sector.

Through such initiatives, Absa Bank Tanzania continues to position itself as a key partner in supporting women’s empowerment and driving inclusive economic development across the country.

Minister of State, President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, presents the Rising Women Award to Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Obedi Laiser (second from right), in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The bank was recognised for its unwavering commitment to empowering women, advancing financial inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for women’s representation in leadership positions.

Minister of State, President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, presents a token of appreciation to Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Abigail Lukuvi, in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the Rising Women Initiative. The brief ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The bank was recognised for its unwavering commitment to empowering women, advancing financial inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for women’s representation in leadership positions.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Obedi Laiser (fourth from left), and the bank’s Citizenship and Events Manager, Abigail Lukuvi (third from right), together with other Absa staff members, pose with Rising Women recognition awards in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The bank was recognised for its unwavering commitment to empowering women, advancing financial inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for women’s representation in leadership positions.

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AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK ENGAGES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AHEAD OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

   

Akiba Commercial Bank’s Chief Commercial Officer, Wezi Mwazani speaks during the engagement.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Akiba Commercial Bank Plc hosted a special engagement event in Dar es Salaam on 6 March 2026, bringing together female entrepreneurs served by the bank from various branches across the city.

The event formed part of the bank’s Lady Entrepreneur Campaign, an initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with women customers while promoting financial empowerment and business growth.

Supporting Women in Business

Speaking during the engagement, the Bank’s Chief Commercial Officer, Wezi Mwazani, highlighted the important role women play in economic development and community transformation.

She emphasized that women entrepreneurs remain a key focus for the bank as it continues to expand financial inclusion and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Mwazani noted that the bank is committed to providing tailored financial solutions designed to meet the needs of women at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

“Women entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation in business. At Akiba Commercial Bank, we are committed to supporting women with financial solutions, knowledge, and opportunities that help them grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods,” she said.

Entrepreneurs Share Their Experiences

During the engagement, customers expressed appreciation for the support extended by the bank through its financial services and advisory initiatives.

Participants noted that access to banking services and financing has enabled them to:

• Strengthen and expand their businesses
• Increase household income
• Improve their standards of living

Some entrepreneurs also highlighted that the support received has helped them contribute more actively to community development and job creation, demonstrating the wider impact of empowering women in business.

Strengthening Customer Relationships

The engagement in Dar es Salaam brought together female customers from several branches across the city, reflecting the bank’s commitment to deepening relationships with its customers while gaining insights into their evolving financial needs.

The bank also indicated that the event marks the beginning of broader outreach activities under the Lady Entrepreneur Campaign. Similar engagements are expected to be extended to customers in other regions where the bank operates.

Expanding Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

Through these continued engagements, Akiba Commercial Bank Plc aims to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs by:

• Promoting financial literacy and knowledge
• Improving access to financial services
• Supporting business growth and sustainability

The bank has also encouraged women entrepreneurs and business groups to visit its branches to explore the available banking solutions and take part in the ongoing Lady Entrepreneur Campaign as it expands to other regions across the country.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA MANAGING DIRECTOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO MBEYA REGIONAL COMMISSIONER

Mbeya Regional Commissioner, Hon. Beno Malisa (left), talking to Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, upon his arrival for a courtesy visit at the Regional Commissioner’s office in Mbeya yesterday. Mr. Laiser and his delegation are in Mbeya for an official working visit. On the right is Absa’s Mbeya Branch Manager, Mr. Alto Hagamu.

Mbeya Regional Commissioner, Hon. Beno Malisa (left), greets the Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Customer Network & Sales Retail Banking, Ms. Mwilongo Msungu, as the bank’s Managing Director, Obedi Laiser (centre), and his delegation, paid a courtesy visit at the Regional Commissioner’s office in Mbeya yesterday. Mr. Laiser and the delegation are in Mbeya for an official working visit.

Mbeya Regional Commissioner, Hon. Beno Malisa (left), shares a light moment with some directors of Absa Bank Tanzania during a courtesy visit by the bank’s Managing Director, Obedi Laiser (not in picture), and his delegation to the Regional Commissioner’s office in Mbeya yesterday. Mr. Laiser and the delegation are in Mbeya for a business visit. In the centre are the bank’s Director of Retail Banking, Ms. Ndabu Swere, and Head of Customer Network & Sales Retail Banking, Ms. Mwilongo Msungu.

Mbeya Regional Commissioner, Hon. Beno Malisa (right), bids farewell to Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Strategy and Data, Mr. John Mosha, after the bank’s Managing Director, Obedi Laiser, together with other bank senior officials, paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Mbeya yesterday. Mr. Laiser and the delegation are in Mbeya for an official working visit.

Mbeya Regional Commissioner, Hon. Beno Malisa (right), bids farewell to the Absa Bank Tanzania Mbeya Branch Manager, Mr. Alto Hagamu, and the bank’s Head of Business Banking, Mr. Melvin Saprapasen (left), after they, together with the bank’s Managing Director, Obedi Laiser (not in picture), and other bank senior officials, paid a courtesy visit at the Regional Commissioner office in Mbeya yesterday. Mr. Laiser and the delegation are in Mbeya for an official working visit.

Mbeya Regional Commissioner, Hon. Beno Malisa (sixth from left), poses for a group photo with Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (to his right), shortly after the Managing Director and his delegation paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Mbeya yesterday during their working visit to the region.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AS A NATIONAL GROWTH IMPERATIVE

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 4 March 2026: Absa Bank Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment, positioning inclusion not as corporate philanthropy, but as a strategic national growth imperative.

Speaking to the media in Dar es Salaam, the Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, emphasised that empowering women is fundamental to Tanzania’s long-term economic competitiveness. “Women empowerment is not optional for growth. It is a requirement for growth,” Mr. Laiser said. “Excluding nearly half of the country’s talent pool from full economic participation represents a measurable productivity loss.”

He noted that at Absa, inclusion is embedded within the Bank’s operating model – influencing product design, lending frameworks, leadership development, and strategic partnerships.

“Women have always demonstrated capability and resilience. The strength was always there. What often lacked was access – access to capital, networks, and formal systems,” he said. “By empowering women, we are not choosing a segment. We are choosing Tanzania’s future.”

A key example of this commitment is Absa’s She Business Account, a dedicated solution designed to address barriers that frequently exclude women entrepreneurs from the formal banking system. The product minimises account maintenance costs while encouraging the building of transaction histories that strengthen credit eligibility.

Recognising that collateral requirements and informality often limit access to finance, the Bank has also strengthened partnerships with microfinance institutions. Through this layered financing model, Absa provides capital to specialised lenders who extend financing to women entrepreneurs at the grassroots level.

Mr. Laiser also challenged perceptions around credit risk. “The notion that women are riskier borrowers does not align with performance data. Women-led enterprises frequently demonstrate strong repayment discipline and sustainable reinvestment behaviour.”

Beyond financial solutions, Absa is institutionalising inclusion through leadership development initiatives. Mr. Laiser sponsors an internal mentorship programme known as “ElevateHer,” which supports mid-level female managers in building executive presence, strengthening boardroom engagement, and increasing strategic visibility.

The Bank also facilitates mentorship linkages between senior female directors and emerging leaders, reinforcing leadership continuity and knowledge transfer. This commitment is anchored in Absa’s corporate purpose – “Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together… one story at a time” – and its brand promise, “Your story matters.”

“Our purpose reflects our belief that sustainable growth is achieved by unlocking individual and collective potential. ‘Your Story Matters’ means every entrepreneur, every leader, and every ambition deserves recognition, support, and opportunity,” Mr. Laiser said.

Mr. Laiser cautioned that slowing the momentum of intentional empowerment would carry measurable costs, including weakened household stability, reduced leadership diversity, and diminished national competitiveness.

“In today’s global environment, inclusion is no longer peripheral. It is central to long-term balance sheet strength and national economic momentum,” he said.

For Absa Bank Tanzania, empowering women is not a seasonal campaign but a structural investment – aligning commercial performance with social progress and positioning the Bank as a catalyst for inclusive economic transformation.

For more information, please contact:

Aron Luhanga

Head, Marketing & Corporate Relations

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited

+255 768 221 717

aron.luhanga@absa.africa

About the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index is an annual report that evaluates the development of African financial markets across six pillars, providing insights for investors, policymakers and market participants. The Index is produced by OMFIF in partnership with Absa Group and with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for 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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MAKAMU WA PILI WA RAIS ZANZIBAR AWASHAURI VIONGOZI KUJENGA UTAMADUNI WA KUWASAIDIA WANANCHI

  

Mwakilishi wa Jimbo la Kiwani ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mhe. Hemed Suleiman Abdulla amewashauri viongozi kujenga utamaduni wa kuwasaidia wananchi hasa katika kipindi cha mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani ili kuweka uwiano sawa wa mahitaji.

Ametoa wito huo mara baada ya zoezi la kuwagawa Iftar kwa wananchi wa jimbo la kiwani shehia ya kendwa yenye nyumba zaidi ya 1156 hafla iliyofanyika kwenye uwanja wa mpira wa Mauuwani Jimbo la Kiwani.

Amesema ataendeleza utamaduni wake wa kugawa Iftari kwa wananchi wote hasa wenye mahitaji Maalum ili kupunguza ukali wa maisha na kupata chakula katika Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhani.

Amefahamisha kuwa mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhan ni Maalum kwa waumini wa Dini ya kiislamu kufanya matendo mema yanayompendeza Mwenyezi Mungu,hivyo ni vyema kwa kila mwenye uwezo kutoa na kuwapa wahitaji ili kupata fadhila zilizomo ndani ya mwezi huu.

Aidha, Mhe. Hemed amesema anatarajia kuzifikia shehia zote saba ( 7 ) zilizomo ndani ya Jimbo hilo na kuzipatia Iftari jambo ambalo litaongezea umoja na mshikamano kwa wannachi wa jimbo hilo.

Sambamba na hayo Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar amewaomba wafanya biashara kuwasaidia watu wenye mahitaji maalumu wakiweo Masikini, Wajane, Mayatima na watu wasiojiweza hasa katika mwezi mtukufu wa ramadhani ili kuzidi kuzitakada biashara zao na kupata fadhila zilizomo ndani ya mwezi wa ramadhani.

Kwa upande wake mfanya biashara SAID NASSIR NASOR ( BOBAR ) ameishukuru serikali ya mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kwa kuendelea kumpatia ushirikiano ambapo kwa mwezi huu wa ramadhani amepatiwa usafiri wa kusafirisha bidhaa mbali mbali ambazo atawakabidhi wananchi wa kisiwani Pemba wakiwemo waannchi wa jimbo la kiwani.

Amesema kuwa lengo lake ni kuwafikia wananchi mbali mbali wasio na uwezo kwa Unguja na Pemba ili kila mwananchi apate sadaka itakayowasaidia kwa Iftari lakini pia aweze kupata fadhila hapa duniani na kesho akhera.

Nao wananchi waliopatiwa sadaka hizo wamemshukuru mwakilishi wao kwa kuendelea kuwatumikia kwa moyo wa upendo, huruma na usawa kwa wananchi wote jimboni humo jambo ambalo linawapa faraja na imani kubwa juu yake.

Wamesema hawana shaka na utendaji kazi wa Mhe. Hemed na matumaini yao makubwa ni kuzidi kuwaletea maendeleo jimbo humo kama vile alivyoanza kuzitekeleza ahadi mbali mbali alizoziahidi wakati akiomba ridhaa ya kuwa mwakilishi wa Jimbo la Kiwani.

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