USAID Afya Yangu Southern and USAID Kizazi Hodari Bring new hope for HIV and Tuberculosis Patients

USAID Afya Yangu Southern Project Chief of Party, Dr. Marina Njelekela (right), USAID Kizazi Hodari Southern Chief of Party, Ms. Doroth Matoyo (left), and Deloitte Tanzania Consulting Partner, Ms. Zahra Nensi, attending the 10th Tanzania Health Summit in Dar es Salaam at the weekend.

By Our Correspondent, Dar es Salaam.

The five-year projects of USAID Afya Yangu Southern ya Kusini and USAID Kizazi Hodari Southern, managed by Deloitte under the sponsorship of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), through the coordination of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have achieved significant success in assisting the Government of Tanzania in addressing the challenges of HIV and tuberculosis in the southern regions heavily burdened by the effects of these diseases.

Dr. Marina Njelekela, the Chief of Party of the USAID Afya Yangu Southern project, speaking at the 10th Tanzania Health Summit in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, stated that the $102 million project aims to support the delivery of quality HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) services, including prevention, care, TB treatment, and HIV antiretroviral therapy in six southern regions of Tanzania.

"The project supports approximately 1,409 health facilities in the regions of Iringa, Lindi, Morogoro, Mtwara, Njombe, and Ruvuma in providing services and testing for both communicable and non-communicable diseases, for the year 22/23, 1.1 million people were tested for HIV/AIDS, with 48,000 of them testing positive for the virus," Dr. Marina Njelekela explained.

On the other hand, the Chief of Party of the USAID Kizazi Hodari Southern, Ms. Doroth Matoyo, said that the five-year, $28.5 million project aims to assist orphaned and vulnerable children living in high-risk environments who, in one way or another, have been affected by HIV, It has reached more than 86,965 beneficiaries, including 56,527 women and 30,438 men, in 11 regions of mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

"The project has been highly successful in providing HIV services as well as services that improve nutrition, health, education, prevention, mental health, and life skills," said Ms. Doroth.

On his party Mr. Carlton Jones, the Director Advisory of Deloitte Tanzania, emphasized the importance of Tanzanians adhering to best health practices, as despite various efforts, the rate of infection remains unsatisfactory, he noted that the current perception of HIV as a common disease within the community leads to the disregard of health professionals' advice.

Earlier, the Deloitte Tanzania Director of Results Management, Dr. Moses Ringo, emphases the significance of using HIV antiretroviral drugs, highlighting that it is crucial in the fight against the disease. “When a person uses medication to suppress the virus to below 50 copies in their blood, the likelihood of transmitting it to others decreases,” said Dr. Ringo.

Both projects, each spanning five years, began with the USAID Afya Yangu Southern Project on November 9, 2021, and the USAID Kizazi Hodari Southern Project on March 24, 2022, serving the regions of Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, Lindi, Mtwara, Rukwa, Katavi, Songwe, Pwani, Morogoro, and Mjini Magharibi in Zanzibar.

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TANZANIA COMMERCIAL BANK YAADHIMISHA WIKI YA HUDUMA KWA WATEJA

 

Kaimu Mkurugenzi  Mkuu wa Tanzania Commercial Bank ambaye ni Mkurugenzi wa Tehama Bw. Jema Msuya akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya maadhimisho ya wiki ya huduma kwa mteja. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika katika tawi la Mlimani City jijini Dar es Salaam hivi karibuni ambapo ilikuwa na kaulimbiu ya "TEAM SERVICE", Mkurugenzi amesisitiza dhamira ya benki yake kuendelea kutoahuduma bora kwa wateja wake.

Kaimu Mkurugenzi  Mkuu wa Tanzania Commercial Bank ambaye ni Mkurugenzi wa Tehama Bw. Jema Msuya (katikati) akikata keki pamoja na wateja wa benki hiyo wakati wa maadhimisho ya wiki ya huduma kwa mteja katika tawi la Mlimani City jijini Da es Salaam. hivi karibuni ambapo ilikuwa na kaulimbiu ya "TEAM SERVICE", Mkurugenzi amesisitiza dhamira ya benki yake kuendelea kutoahuduma bora kwa wateja wake.

Kaimu Mkurugenzi  Mkuu wa Tanzania Commercial Bank ambaye ni Mkurugenzi wa Tehama Bw. Jema Msuya (katikati), akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na maafisa wa benki hiyo

Baadhi ya maofisa wa Tanzania Commercial Bank pamoja na wateja wa benki hiyo wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja ikiwa ni maadhimisho ya wiki ya huduma kwa mteja.

 

Tanzania Commercial Bank jana iliungana na mataifa mbalimbali duniani kote kuadhimisha Wiki ya Huduma kwa mteja kwa mwaka 2023 ilikuwa na kaulimbiu ya “TEAM SERVICE” hiyo huku benki hiyo ikijikita zaidi na dhamira yake ya kuendelea kutoa huduma bora na  zinazokidhi mahitaji ya wateja.

 

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi wa wiki wa huduma kwa wateja Kaimu Mkurugenzi  Mkuu wa benki hiyo ambaye ni mkurugenzi wa Tehama Bw. Jema Msuya alisema benki ya TCB inachukulia kwa ukubwa wa hali ya juu sana kutoa  huduma kwa wateja ndiyo maana kwa Tanzania commercial bank huduma ni moja ya mikakati na utamaduni wa benki hiyo.

 

Msuya alisema “kaulimbiu ya mwaka huu  inaendana hasa na utekelezaji wa majukumu yetu ya kutoa huduma kwa wateja wetu wa Tanzania Commercial Bank na kuboresha huduma ni hamasa ya biashara na TCB imeweka kipaumbele cha kutoa huduma bora kwa wateja”.

 

"Hii ndiyo sababu Tanzania Commercial Bank inaendelea kuwekeza mara kwa mara katika jamii na kuwapa wafanyakazi wetu ujuzi na rasilimali zinazohitajika ilikuhakikisha wanawapa wateja wetu huduma za hali ya juu," Msuya alisema.

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Absa Bank Tanzania pledges to transform banking through digital Innovation

Some Absa Bank Tanzania customers, Mr. Sameer Bashir (second from the left), and Prof. Samson Kiware, cut a cake during a function to mark the launch of the financial institution's customer service week celebrations in Dar es Salaam today. Looking on from the right is Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, and Absa's Head of Retail Banking, Ms. Ndabu Lilian Swere.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (third from the right), toasts together with some of the bank's customers and staff during a ceremony to launch Absa's customer week celebrations in Dar es Salaam today.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (left), shakes hands with a bank customer, Mr. Simon Jengo, during a ceremony to launch Absa's customer week celebrations in Dar es Salaam today. Looking on is ABT Head of Business Banking, Mr. Melvin Saprapasen.

Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Retail Products and Strategy, Mr. Heristraton Genesis (right), greets one of the bank's customers, Judge Thomas Mihayo, during a ceremony to launch Absa's customer service week celebrations in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Looking on is Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (right), delivers a speech during a ceremony to launch Absa's customer week celebrations in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

Absa Bank Tanzania has reiterates its commitment to further invest in its digital banking services to ensure that banking services are easily accessible and cost-effective for a wider population

This commitment was made in Dar es Salaam today by the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, during the launch of Customer Service Week and emphasized their dedication to providing internationally benchmarked services to customers, both at their branches across the country and through digital channels.

"We take pride in our customers; you are the foundation and reason for our existence, we have invited you here to sit together and listen to how we can better serve you, but more importantly, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your business support and cooperation," Mr. Laiser told some of the customers who attended the event.

Ms. Ndabu Lilian Swere, the Head of Absa’s Retail Banking, mentioned that Absa has consistently provided high-quality services, aligning with customer feedback and introducing various products and services to the market this year.

Highlighting some of the services, Ms. Ndabu mentioned the revamped home loan offerings, where customers can now build or purchase houses from various housing institutions with which they have agreements. "Another positive development following our customers' requests is our unsecured loans, which now allow our customers to borrow up to TZS 150 million at very favorable terms, not to forget our recently launched Absa Agency service, which our customers are now enjoying two months of fee-free transactions offer," said Ms. Ndabu.

This year's Customer Service Week is themed 'Team Service,' calling on employees to come together to provide excellent customer service.

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AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK PLC YAZINDUA RASMI WIKI YA HUDUMA KWA WATEJA.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Akiba Bw: Silvest Arumasi, amezindua rasmi wiki ya huduma kwa wateja katika tawi la Kijitonyama. Katika uzinduzi huo, Mkurugenzi amewashukuru wateja kwa kuichagua na kuiamini Benki ya Akiba katika kuwahudumia. Aidha, ameendelea kuwaahidi na kuwahakikishia wateja huduma bora kutoka ACB.

Sherehe za huduma kwa wateja zina adhimishwa katika matawi yote ya ACB na hivyo Bw: Arumasi amewaalika wateja wote kutembelea matawi ya Akiba kwa ajili ya kusherekea wiki hii ya huduma kwa wateja pamoja na kupata taarifa mbali mbali za huduma mpya na maboresho mbali mbali. Mwisho kabisa

Mkurugenzi amewashukuru wateja wote walioshiriki katika zoezi la utafiti wa viwango vya uridhikaji katika utoa huduma yaani (Customer Satisfaction Survey) lililoratibiwa na kampuni huru ya kujitegemea kwa lengo la kuhakikisha uwazi na uhuru wa kutoa maoni kwa wateja.

ACB inao utamaduni wa kufanya utafiti huo kila mwaka na hivyo amewasihi wateja kushiriki tena kikamilifu kwa lengo la kupata maoni na mirejesho itakayosaidioa kuboresha huduma zitolewazo.

 

 

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Absa Bank Tanzania Launches Agency Banking (Absa Wakala)

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (second from the left), together with some of his senior staff, from left; Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, Mr. Aron Luhanga, Head of Retail Banking, Ms. Ndabu Lilian Swere, and Head of Products Segment and Business Strategy, Mr. Heristraton Genesis, displayed the placards to symbolize the official launch of the Absa agency banking service in Dar es Salaam.

* Targeting the unbanked population

* Aims to increase access to finance and drive Financial Inclusion in the country

Dar es Salaam, Tuesday, 19 September 2023 – In a strategic move to reach the country's unbanked population and enhance financial inclusion, Absa Bank Tanzania has officially launched Agency Banking services under the name Absa Wakala.

With a network of 15 branches across 10 regions and a network of 63 ATMs nationwide, the launch of Absa Wakala will enable Absa customers to access financial services at any time and from anywhere at their convenience. The introduction of Absa Wakala aligns with the bank's new purpose of "Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together – one story at a time," as it brings financial services closer to customers, particularly increasing financial inclusion among the unbanked population in various regions of our country.

Speaking today in Dar es Salaam while announcing the launch of Absa Wakala, Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr Obedi Laiser, mentioned that the bank will continue to leverage technology and innovation in its service delivery to consistently provide unparalleled customer experience in the Tanzanian banking industry. "This is part of our mission as a financial institution to embark on 'Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together – one story at a time,' to help the continent overcome its socioeconomic challenges".

"Low incomes, high banking costs, lengthy procedures, and the obvious lack of extensive banking networks have deprived many Tanzanians of the valuable financial services provided by banks, thereby hindering our country's development," Mr. Laiser added. "As a bank, we are committed to ensuring that reliable banking services are easily accessible, and the Agency Banking model offers the right solution that the financial services industry needs."

"The Agency Banking model will provide a uniquely positioned and profitable avenue to serve the unbanked population within the existing banking environment, ultimately contributing to the bank's customer growth by reaching the retail market and attracting customers from the bottom of the pyramid," said Mr. Laiser, adding that all Absa Bank Tanzania customers can access banking services through approved agents available nationwide starting today.

Absa Wakala not only eliminates the need for customers to travel long distances for services but also makes it more affordable for them to access our products and services.

The comprehensive Absa banking services offered through Agency Banking include Card-based Withdrawal Transactions, Cardless Deposits, Card-based Deposits, Card-based Mini Statements, Card-based Balance Enquiries, and Card-based Funds Transfers (Absa to Absa). "These comprehensive services will be offered by our agents through the current phase we are launching today; subsequently, the bank is committed to continue enhancing the proposition by rolling out additional services given our adaptive to technology advances and innovations and will gradually expand our offering through this channel," Mr. Laiser stated.

On her part, Ndabu Lilian Swere, the Head of Retail Banking, alluded that Absa Bank Tanzania has demonstrated significant growth in its customer base and profitability overtime, and this has necessitated the deployment of agency banking solution to better serve its customers. She highlighted that Absa Wakala solution is one of the bank’s testimonials that cement the bank’s promise of taking banking services closer to its customers through various cost-effective channels with enhanced convenience. She further announced that with the launch of Absa Wakala, the bank has introduced a two-months promotional offer that allows Absa customers to transact through Absa Wakala free of charge from the launch date. Post that period customers will continue enjoying banking services at the bank’s affordable tariff guide displayed at Absa Wakala premises.

In his concluding remarks, the MD further emphasized that while the bank is actively expanding its physical presence in major towns across the country, it will continue to invest heavily in technological innovations to bring more innovative and world-class services that ensure affordability, reliability and convenience to the bank’s customers and help the bank to continue hold its position as the leading digital bank in Tanzania.

"Our aim is to continue investing in new ways of delivering our products and services in a manner that will empower our customers and support their growth, while maintaining our leadership position in digital banking in the country.”, affirmed the MD.

For more information, please contact:

Aron Luhanga

Head, Marketing & Corporate Relations

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited

Call: +255 768 221 717

aron.luhanga@absa.africa

About Absa Bank Tanzania

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

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

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

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Benki ya Absa yasogeza karibu huduma za kibenki kwa watanzania ikizindua Absa Wakala

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bwana Obedi Laiser (wa pili kushoto), akiwa na baadhi ya maofisa wa benki hiyo kutoka kushoto; Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bwana Aron Luhanga, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere na Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Rejareja, Bwana Heristraton Genesis, wakizindua rasmi huduma za kifedha za Absa Wakala, jijini Dar es Salaam leo.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bwana Obedi Laiser (wa pili kushoto), akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi rasmi wa Huduma ya Absa Wakala, jijini Dar es Salaam leo. Pamoja naye kutoka kushoto ni, Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bwana Aron Luhanga, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere na Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Rejareja, Bwana Heristraton Genesis.

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere (wa pili kulia), akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi rasmi wa Huduma ya Absa Wakala, jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Pamoja naye kutoka kushoto ni, Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bwana Aron Luhanga, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa benki hiyo, Bwana Obedi Laiser na Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Rejareja, Bwana Heristraton Genesis

Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa za Wateja Rejareja wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bwana Heristraton Genesis (kulia), akitoa ufafanuzi kuhusu huduma za Absa Wakala katika uzinduzi huo jijini Dar es Salaam leo. Kulia kwake ni; Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, Bwana Obedi Laiser na Mkuu wa Masoko na Mahusiano, Bwana Arona Luhanga.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bwana Obedi Laiser (wa pili kushoto, waliokaa), akipiga picha ya kumbukumbu na baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam leo wakati Absa Tanzania ikizindua huduma zake za kibenki kwa kutumia Absa Wakala.

Benki ya Absa Tanzania imezindua huduma yake ya Absa Wakala ikiwa ni mikakati ya benki hiyo katika kusogeza huduma za kibenki karibu na watanzania sambamba na lengo lake la kuiwezesha Afrika ya kesho, pamoja - hatua moja baada ya nyingine.

Akizungumza katika uzinduzi huo jijini Dar es Salaam leo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa benki hiyo, Bwana Obedi Laiser alisema uzinduzi wa Absa Wakala utasaidia kwa kiasi kikubwa juhudi za serikali katika azma yake ya kufikisha huduma za kifedha karibu zaidi na kwa watanzania wengi zaidi hususan katika maeneo ambayo hayajafikiwa na huduma za kiasili za kifedha.

Bwana Laiser alisema “Dhumuni la Benki ya Absa Tanzania ni kuunga mkono ajenda ya serikali ya kutoa huduma za kifedha kwa wananchi wote, Absa Wakala tunayozindua leo itakuwa suluhu na itachangia zaidi ujumuishwaji kwa kifedha nchini, Benki ya Absa Tanzania itaendelea kufanya kazi kwa bidii ili kuhakikisha kuwa pengo la watu wasiopata huduma za benki nchini linapungua hususani kwa wakazi wa vijijini".

“Nina furaha kubwa sana kuwashirikisha hatua nyingine muhimu ambayo benki yetu ya Absa imefikia leo hii kuzindua huduma ya Absa Wakala, hatua hii muhimu ni katika jitihada zetu za kufikia lengo letu kuu la shirika, ambalo ni kuwezesha Afrika ya kesho, pamoja - hatua moja baada ya nyingine".

“Kama mnavyofahamu, Tanzania inakabiliwa na changamoto nyingi zinazohusiana na upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha, jambo linalothibitishwa na viwango vya chini vya ushirikishwaji wa kifedha nchini Tanzania, msongamano wa benki nyingi katika miji mikubwa/miji yenye mzunguko mkubwa wa biashara, muda mdogo wa kufanya kazi kwa benki za biashara, ni baadhi ya changamoto ambazo zimechangia idadi kubwa ya watu kutofikiwa na huduma za benki nchini".

“Huduma ya Kibenki ya Absa Wakala (Absa Wakala) tunayoizindua leo ni mojawapo ya chaneli zitakazotoa suluhu kwa baadhi ya changamoto hizo na kusaidia kwa kiasi kikubwa Bara la Afrika kuondokana na baadhi ya changamoto za kiuchumi na za kijamii,” anasema Bwana Laiser.

Mkurugeni huyo aliongeza kuwa kupitia Absa Wakala, hakutakuwa na haja tena ya wateja kusafiri umbali hadi benki, hakutakuwa na kusimama kwenye foleni ya benki, na shughuli za malipo zitafanyika kwa uharaka zaidi. Aidha, huduma hiyo ni nafuu kwa mwananchi wa kawaida, kwani ada za miamala zitakuwa chini kuliko zile za matawi na pia muda wa kupata huduma pia utaongezeka, kwani mawakala hufanya kazi kwa muda mrefu zaidi kuliko matawi, na huduma zitakuwa rahisi zaidi bila kuhitaji kujaza fomu nyingi.

Kwa upande wake Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi wa Benki ya Absa, Bi. Ndabu Lilian Swere alisema uzinduzi wa Absa Wakala ni ushahidi mwingine wa jinsi benki hiyo ilivyojizatiti katika kutimiza ahadi zake za kusogeza huduma karibu kwa watanzania na tena kwa kutumia njia rahisi na nafuu.

“Kwa kuonyesha tunawajali wateja wetu mara baada ya uzinduzi huu kwa muda wa miezi miwili wateja watakaokwenda kufanya miamala kwa mawakala wetu wataweza kupata huduma bila ada yoyote,” alisema Bi. Ndabu.

Akizungumzia baadhi ya huduma zitakazopatikana kwa wakala wa Absa, Mkuu wa Mikakati na Bidhaa Rejareja wa Absa, Bwana Heristraton Genesis alizitaja baadjhi ya huduma kama kutoa pesa kwa kutumia Kadi, kuweka pesa kwenye akunti kwa kutumia kadi, kupata taarifa fupi za akaunti ya benki, kuangalia salio la akaunti ya benki pamoja na kutuma pesa kwa kadi (Absa kwenda Absa).

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TANZANIA BLOGGERS EAGER TO COLLABORATE WITH USA IN MEDIA TRAINING

The Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN), today held an informal gathering and luncheon with Ms. Jeanne Clark and Kalisha Holmes, US Embassy's Public Affairs Officer and Press and Information Officer respectively, at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

During the meeting, senior TBN members who attended discussed a number of issues with the officers, including the current and future plans of the association.

"We shared our vision of developing the association further to enhance the promotion of the valuable work carried out by our members since its inception in early 2015", TBN founding member Josephat Lukaza said.

"We were thrilled to learn of the American Embassy's keen interest in the work of online journalists and their commitment to collaborating with TBN", said John Bukuku, another veteran blogger.

The TBN members expressed gratitude to the US Embassy for expressing interest in providing training opportunities to enhance professionalism and adhere to the ethical standards of journalism, saying that the move was truly encouraging.

"We believe that such collaborations will play a pivotal role in uplifting the standards of online journalism in Tanzania".

"Your dedication to fostering a supportive and empowering environment for bloggers and online journalists is inspiring. We are confident that this partnership will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our association, as well as the broader media landscape in Tanzania", pioneering blogger Issa Michuzi said.

Michuzi added: "We are excited about the potential for future collaborations and the positive impact they will have on our members and the Tanzanian blogging community as a whole".

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Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival 2023 lawapagaisha wakazi wa Ruangwa

Rais wa WCB na Balozi wa Airtel Diamond Platnumz akifanya vitu vyake katika Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival mjini Ruangwa, mkoani Lindi jana. Ili kunogesha tamasha aliingia kwa staili ya aina yake akivaa vazi la kizombi.

Msanii wa muziki wa kizazi kipya, Lavalava akikonga nyoyo za maelfu ya wakazi wa Ruangwa na sehemu jirani wakati wa Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival 2023 mjini Ruangwa, Lindi jana.

Msanii wa Bongo fleva, Rayvanny (kushoto), akiimba wakati wa Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival mjini Ruangwa jana. Rayvanny aliingia na staili ya nyumba na familia ya kiafrika akiwa na mifugo mbalimbali.

Baadhi ya maelfu ya wakazi wa mjini wa Ruangwa na maeneo ya jirani wakishuhudia Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival 2023 lililofanyika wilayani Ruangwa, mkoani Lindi jana.

Licha ya burudani ya nguvu kutoka katika steji ya Airtel Wasafi Festival 2023, wahudhuriaji hupata fursa ya kupata huduma mbalimbali kutoka Airtel kama kufanya miamala ya Airtel Money, kusajili laini kama inavyoonekana pichani.

LIKIWA katika onyesho lake la pili, baada ya Mtwara, Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival linalodhaminiwa na Kampuni ya Simu za Mkononi ya Airtel limeendelea kuonesha kuwa ni moto wa kuotea mbali baada ya safari hii kuutikisa mji wa Ruangwa pamoja na viunga vyake baada ya kushuhudia wasanii wakali zaidi 21 wakilishambulia jukwaa kila mmoja kwa staili ya aina yake.

Wasanii hao wengi wao wakiwa ni kutoka crew ya Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) walilishambulia jukwaa bila kuchoka wakiongozwa na Rais wa WCB na Balozi wa Airtel Diamond Platnumz ambaye yeye alivunja rekodi kwa kuingia na staili ‘Kizombi’ hivyo kufanya maelfu ya wakazi wa Ruangwa kushangilia kwa nguvu muda wote wakati mkali huyo akishusha ngoma zake zinazobamba katika chati kwa sasa na kupiga shoo ya nguvu akianza kwa kuchagiza akitaja jina la Waziri Mkuu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Kassim Majaliwa ambaye yeye ni mwenyeji wa Ruangwa na hivyo kuamsha kelele za shangwe kutoka kwa mashabiki wake.

Na kama hiyo haitoshi, mkali mwingine, Rayvvany huyu naye awali akitokea WCB, lakini sasa akimiliki lebo yake iitwayo ‘Next Level Music’ yeye aliamua kuibadilisha steji kuwa kama yupo kijijini baada ya kuweka jengo la nyumba yenye asili ya kiafrika huku akiwa na mifugo kadhaa, ikiwemo sungura na mbuzi lakini hayo yote ikiwa ni kutia chachandu Tamasha la Airtel Wasafi Festival ambalo mwaka huu limekuja kivingine.

Akizungumza, Meneja Mahusiano wa Kampuni ya Airtel Tanzania, Jackson Mmbando alisema, kama ilivyoahidiwa siku ya uzinduzi wa tamasha hili, ndicho kinachofanyika kwani Tamasha la Wasafi Festval 2023 chini ya udhamini wa Airtel halifanyiki kwa mtindo wa kimazoea.

“Airtel Wasafi Festival 2023 ni moto wa kuotea mbali, sisi kama Airtel Tanzania tunataka watanzania wapate burudani ya uhakika hususani katika kipindi hiki cha mwisho wa mwaka.”

“Lakini sio burudani tu kutoka crew nzima ya WCB na wasanii wengine bali kila panapofanyika matamasha haya, Airtel tumeendelea kutoa huduma za mtandao wetu bora ikiwa ni pamoja na kufungua maduka ya Airtel Money ili kuweza kusogeza huduma zetu karibu zaidi kwa wateja wetu na kwa watanzania kwa ujumla.”

“Airtel tunahamasisha watanzania wote wasikose fursa hii ya kuhudhuria kwa wingi katika matamasha haya yanayoendelea kwani Airtel Wasafi Festival 2023 ni zaidi ya burudani,” alisema Bwana Mmbando.

Mara baada ya onesho la Ruangwa tamasha litakalofuata la Airtel Wasafi Festival linatarajiwa kufanyika katika mji wa Songea mkoani Ruvuma, ambapo pamoja na mambo mengine, Balozi wa Airtel, Diamond Platnumz atafungua Airtel Money Branch, kuhudumia wateja na kufanya shughuli nyingine za kijamii mkoani humo.

Mbali ya Rais huyo wa WCB, baadhi ya wasanii wengine wanafanya makamuzi katika Tamasha la Wasafi Festival la mwaka huu ni, Jux, Rayvan, Mbosso, Mr Blue, Darasa, Young Lunya, Lavalava, Zuchu, Chid Benz, Billnas, Mabantu, Linex, J Melody, Kusah, Weusi, Chege & Temba na wengine wengi.

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Absa Bank Tanzania to help Tanzanians invest in a 5-star luxury resort in Zanzibar - The Ocean Pearl Zanzibar

Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Retail Banking, Ndabu Lilian Swere (right), addresses a media conference in Dar es Salaam today to announce a mortgage agreement with the Squid Zanzibar Ltd that makes the financial institution the sole lender for Tanzanians wanting to invest in a 5-star luxury condo resort The Ocean Pearl in Zanzibar. Looking on from left are; Absa Bank Head of Affluent Segment, Thereza Majinge and the Ocean Pearl’s developer Squid Zanzibar Ltd Chief Executive Officer, George Alexandru

The Squid Zanzibar Ltd Ocean Pearl project Sales Manager, Ms. Gina Washington (second left), speaking to the media during a press meeting in Dar es Salaam today to announce a mortgage agreement with Absa Bank Tanzania that makes the financial institution the sole lender for Tanzanians wanting to invest in a 5-star luxury condo resort The Ocean Pearl in Zanzibar. Looking on from left are; Absa Bank Head of Affluent Segment, Thereza Majinge, Squid Zanzibar Chief Executive Officer, George Alexandru and Absa Bank Head of Retail Banking, Ndabu Lilian Swere.

Absa Bank Tanzania Limited has today announced a mortgage agreement it has entered with The Squid Zanzibar Limited that makes Absa the sole mortgage lender for Tanzanians wanting to invest in a 5-star luxury condo resort in Isles - The Ocean Pearl Zanzibar.

The new penned deal, which comes only a few months after the bank launched its revamped mortgage proposition, will see Absa Bank Tanzania provide Tanzanians, both residents and non-residents, an opportunity to invest in Zanzibar's stunning 5-star resort overlooking the Indian Ocean and rent it out as a serviced holiday or corporate stay space through an on-site hospitality management company.

The Ocean Pearl Zanzibar is set to become one of its kind 5-star luxury condo resort in the Isles upon completion of the first phase come mid-2025. The dream destination will offer a unique combination of water, sandy beaches, culinary experiences, adventure and trips to nearby islands, history and culture, everything gathered in one place as to spoil and make visitors fall in love with this exotic destination.

The luxury condo resort will contain different types of apartments including studio appartements on the ground, first and superior floor with stunning view to the ocean from generous terrace; penthouse apartments with amazing pools, generous terrace with amazing sunshades and jacuzzi; Pearl villas and Luxury villas with private pools, amazing ocean view, bar, generous terraces, and gardens. Those interested to get further details about the resort, investment potential, and the exclusive mortgage opportunity, are invited to visit the developer’s website www.theoceanpearlzanzibar.com for more details.

Mr. George Alexandru, the Managing Director of Squid Zanzibar Limited – the developer of The Ocean Pearl Zanzibar, speaking during the press event, said “We are really thrilled to have secured this mortgage agreement with Absa Bank Tanzania. For us winning the confidence of a Pan-African bank like Absa speaks volume about our credibility and it serves as a testament to the viability of this multi-billion shillings project.

To our potential investors, this is a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity for those who have been looking to get into the hospitality business without wanting to deal with the hassles of day-to-day management of a hotel. Through our on-site hospitality management company, we take care of the hotel management hassle for our investors and allow them time to focus on the things that matter most to them while they continue to enjoy handsome returns on their investments. The projected returns generated by the resort are expected to exceed the estimated mortgage installment amounts, and therefore potentially offsetting the mortgage installments and allow the investor to enjoy life without worrying about fulfilling their mortgage repayment obligation.”

On her part, Ms. Ndabu Swere, the Bank’s Head of Retail Banking, said “When we launched our revamped mortgage proposition in February, we promised to continue to enhance our proposition even further. And now within just six months we have come up with another great proposition that’s first of its kind in the market. This is not only a mortgage - it’s a three-in-one solution: a mortgage, an investment, and an investment management service package.

With our Home Purchase Loan, we will finance up to 70% (studios) and 60% (villas and penthouses) of the full purchase price of the condos. With the units starting at a sale price of TZS 456m ($179,000) for the studio units and going up to TZS 1.04b ($410,000) for the villas, it means that customers can capitalize on the revised maximum Home Purchase Loan size which is now at TZS 1 billion to finance their investment.”

With the flexible payment term of up to 25 years which translates to lower monthly instalments, coupled with affordable interest rates and higher debt service ratio that goes up to 55% if a customer takes the Absa credit card as well, the Absa Home Purchase Loan is indeed the most fitting solution to capitalize on this once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in a a 5-star luxury condo resort.

On his concluding remarks, Mr. Obedi Laiser, the bank’s Managing Director, said “These kinds of deals are the embodiment of our brand purpose – Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together …one story at a time. At Absa Bank Tanzania, we are truly committed to empowering Tanzanians, and this is why we are constantly coming up with new solutions and investment opportunities that are geared towards helping our customers grow their investments and accumulate real wealth.

This opportunity is open to both resident and non-resident Tanzanians, which means that even our relatives in the diaspora can also benefit from our home loan and capitalize on this great investment opportunity while continuing with their work abroad. As such, I’m calling for all Tanzanians who qualify for a mortgage, whether banking with us or not, to reach out to us and we will help you achieve your investment goals.

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Airtel, Pesapal venture to ease mobile transactions in Tanzania

Airtel Money’s Director, Mr. Andrew Rugamba (right), and Ms. Bupe Mwakalunda, Pesapal Country Manager, exchange documents that symbolize their newfound partnership during a brief yet impactful meeting held in Dar es Salaam today. Through this strategic alliance, both entities are poised to revolutionize online payments, offering merchants and customers unparalleled convenience and speed.

• Customers and Merchants to reap more

• Pesapal, Airtel Money service geared to boost financial inclusion

Dar es Salaam. 29th August 2023: Pesapal Tanzania, among the leading POS payment and online payments company in Tanzania, providing affordable payment services to several merchants including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, pharmacies, to mention but a few, has partnered with Airtel Money to provide Airtel Money as an additional payment option to all its merchants, on Pesapal POS machines.

This innovation will allow Airtel Money customers to make payments conveniently, secured at any Pesapal merchant using Airtel Money while all Pesapal merchants can now receive payments directly from Airtel money users.

Pesapal has also extended Airtel Money payment option to the Pesapal online payments gateway, enabling more than 300 merchants supported by Pesapal to accept payments via Airtel Money, thus providing a convenient payment option to all Airtel Money customers. The Airtel Money option for online payments is more affordable than most means used to make online payments.

Under the partnership, all businesses that use Pesapal payment machines will receive payments with Airtel Money, in addition to Visa and Mastercard payments.

Speaking at the launch of the Airtel Money payment option, at Wood Berry Café, a Pesapal merchant in Dar es Salaam today, Pesapal country Manager Ms. Bupe Mwakalunda said that “the breadth and size of the partnership will bring convenient, affordable and secure payment solutions, better service delivery to all Airtel Money customers to experience a simple payment solution”.

"Tanzania is rapidly changing towards a cashless economy, and we look forward to working with Airtel Money to support merchants in this transition period by enabling them to serve their customers better at all times be it online merchant payments, home delivery services, or at their favorite retail store."

“We are determined to provide our customers with the best and most innovative solutions in receiving payments. This partnership is one step forward towards achieving digital lifestyle, bringing innovative financial services closer to our customers in Tanzania," said Ms. Bupe.

On his part, Airtel Money Director, Andrew Rugamba said that “Airtel Money is pleased to partner with Pesapal to launch yet another innovative service that will increase convenience to Airtel Money customers by enabling seamless, affordable payments for goods and services for all Airtel Money customers. The service will be available in several merchant locations throughout Tanzania expanding the Airtel Money touch points. The service is robust and has gone further to provide Airtel Money customers with a receipt for each payment’’.

“Businesses and online merchants will now serve all their customers conveniently through Airtel Money. All money collected through Pesapal merchants on behalf of the merchant will be settled at the merchant’s bank account, we encourage all merchants that want a secure, affordable, and convenient payment method to use Pesapal and Airtel payment option.", said Rugamba.

Pesapal and Airtel Money partnership is another step in enhancing digital payments supporting the GoT financial inclusion agenda.

According to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), in 2021, Africa accounted for 70 percent of the USD 1 trillion in mobile phone transactions.

It increased 39 percent to USD 701.4 billion in 2021 from USD 495 billion in 2020, indicating the future of African banking is mobile phones.

In addition to Airtel Money merchants’ partnership launched today, the company has over 200,000 wakalas and 4,000 Airtel Money Branches across the country making Airtel Money service available to all 24 hrs /7 days a week.

About Airtel Africa

Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily in East Africa and Central and West Africa.

Airtel Africa offers an integrated suite of telecommunications solutions to its subscribers, including mobile voice and data services as well as mobile money services both nationally and internationally.

The Group aims to continue providing a simple and intuitive customer experience through streamlined customer journeys.

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About Pesapal Ltd:

Thousands of businesses and customers trust us to simplify and secure their payments.

Founded in 2009, we are the leading payments services company with the in-house expertise in building payments and commerce in Africa. Pesapal has more than 300 employees in 5 African countries - and we are adding more.

We are on track to connect one million entrepreneurs and consumers in Africa to e-commerce, digital payments, and the global financial system by 2030.

Pesapal is under the supervision of the Central Bank of Tanzania, the Central Bank of Uganda, the Central Bank of Kenya, and the National Bank of Rwanda.

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Rais wa Zanzibar aipongeza Benki ya Absa Tanzania kusaidia juhudi za kupunguza na kuepusha vifo vya mama wajawazito na watoto.

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mheshimiwa Dk Hussein Ali Mwinyi (katikati), akishiriki matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref Wogging Marathon 2023 mjini Zanzibar jana zilizofanyika kwa udhamini mkuu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania. Wengine kutoka kushoto ni, Mke wa Rais, mama Mariam Mwinyi, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa, Obedi Laiser, Naibu Waziri wa Wizara ya Afya Zanzibar, Mhe. Hassan Khamis Hafidh na Mkurugenzi wa Shirika la Amref, Dk. Florence Temu. Hafla hiyo ilikuwa na lengo la kuchangisha fedha kusaidia upatikanaji wa vifaa tiba kwa uzazi salama na afya ya mama na mtoto.

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mheshimiwa Dk Hussein Ali Mwinyi (wa pili kushoto), akipata maelekezo kuhusu huduma za kibenki za Benki ya Absa, kutoka Kwa Meneja Mahusiano wa Wateja Maalumu wa benki hiyo, Salim Khamis Salum wakati akiwasili katika viwanja vya Maisara mara baada ya kushiriki matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref Wogging Marathon 2023 zilizofanyika kwa udhamini wa Benki ya Absa, mjini Zanzibar jana. Kushoto kwake ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa, Obedi Laiser. Hafla hiyo ilikuwa na lengo la kuchangisha fedha kusaidia upatikanaji wa vifaa tiba kwa uzazi salama na afya ya mama na mtoto.

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mheshimiwa Dk Hussein Ali Mwinyi (kushoto), akizungumza katika hafla ya matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref Wogging Marathon 2023 zilizofanyika Kwa udhamini wa Benki ya Absa mjini Zanzibar jana. Hafla hiyo ilikuwa na lengo la kuchangisha fedha kusaidia upatikanaji wa vifaa tiba kwa uzazi salama na afya ya mama na mtoto.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Obedi Laiser (kulia), akitoa hotuba yake katika hafla ya matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref Wogging Marathon zilizofanyika Kwa udhamini wa Benki ya Absa mjini Zanzibar jana. Mgeni rasmi alikuwa Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mhe. Dk. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (kushoto). Hafla hiyo ilikuwa na lengo la kuchangisha fedha kusaidia upatikanaji wa vifaa tiba kwa uzazi salama na afya ya mama na mtoto.

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mheshimiwa Dk. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (wa nne kushoto) akikabidhi cheti cha shukurani Kwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Obedi Laiser, Kwa kutambua udhamini mkuu wa Benki hiyo katika mbio fupi na matembezi ya Amref Wogging Marathon zilizofanyika visiwani Zanzibar jana. Hafla hiyo ilikuwa na lengo la kuchangisha fedha kusaidia upatikanaji wa vifaa tiba kwa uzazi salama na afya ya mama na mtoto.

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mhe. Dk. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (wa tatu kushoto), akikataa utepe kuashiria makabidhiano rasmi ya gari la kliniki inayotembea lilolilotokewa na Shirika la Amref kwenda Wizara ya Afya ya visiwani humo. Ilikuwa ni wakati wa hitimisho la matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref Wogging Marathon zilizofanyika mjini Zanzibar chini ya udhamini mkuu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania.

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mhe. Dk. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (wa nne kushoto), viongozi kutoka jukwaa kuu, wakipozi Kwa picha ya kumbukumbu pamoja na baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa Benki ya Absa, wakiongozwa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wao, Obedi Laiser muda mfupi baada ya kukamilika kwa matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref Wogging Marathon zilizofanyika mjini Zanzibar jana chini ya udhamini mkuu wa benki hiyo.

Na mwandishi wetu, Zanzibar

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mheshimiwa Dk Hussein Ali Mwinyi ameipongeza Benki ya Absa Tanzania, kwa kudhamini matembezi na mbio fupi zenye lengo la kuchangia vifaa tiba kwa uzazi salama wa mama na mtoto.

Akizungumza mara baada ya matembezi hayo yaliyoitwa ‘Wogging Marathon 2023’ yaliyoandaliwa na Shirika la Amref Health Afrika kwa kushirikiana na Serikali ya Zanzibar chini ya udhamini wa Absa katika Viwanja vya Maisara, mjini Zanzibar jana, Rais Mwinyi alisema anatambua na kuthamini udhamini mkubwa wa Benki ya Absa pamoja na waandaaji wa matembezi hayo.

“Kwa niaba ya serikali natoa shukurani kwa Benki ya Absa Tanzania na kuwataka waendelee kutupa ushirikiano katika kuhakikisha tunafanikiwa katika malengo yetu ya kupunguza idadi ya vifo vya mama wajawazito na watoto vinavyotokana na uzazi".

“Nimefurahi kusikia kuwa kampeni hii ni ya miaka mitatu na ilianza tokea mwaka jana ikiwa na lengo la kukusanya shilingi bilioni moja huku taarifa nilizonazo zikionyesha kuwa hadi sasa ahadi za jumla ya shs milioni 792 zimetolewa huku kilichopatikana ni shs milioni 557”, alisema mheshimiwa rais.

Akizungumza mara baada ya matembezi hayo yaliyokuwa ya umbali wa kilomita tano na kumi, ambapo pia alishiriki matembezi hayo akiwa na mkewe Mama Mariam Mwinyi, viongozi kisiasa, kiserikali, taasisi za umma na binafsi na wananchi ndani ya kisiwa hicho na wageni wengine kutoka nje ya Zanzibar alisema, kampeni ya Uzazi Salama inaunga mkono juhudi za serikali katika kupunguza na kuepusha vifo vya mama wajawazito na watoto wachanga kutokana na ukweli kuwa bado takwimu za vifo hivyo bado vipo juu.

“Takwimu zinaonyesha vifo vya kina mama 134 kati ya vizazi hai 100 kwa mwaka na vifo 28 vya watoto wachanga kati ya vizazi hai 1,000 kwa mujibu wa takwimu za Utafiti wa Afya ya Uzazi na Mtoto na Viashiria vya Malaria Tanzania (TDHS) za mwaka 2017”, alisema Rais Mwinyi akiongeza kuwa kiwango hicho kinasababishwa na changamoto mbalimbali zikiwemo upungufu wa vifaa tiba, uhaba wa wahudumu pamoja na kukosekana kwa dawa.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Absa, Bwana Obedi Laiser alisema kampeni hii inaenda sambamba na dhumuni kuu la benki ya Absa ambalo ni kuiwezesha Afrika ya kesho, pamoja, mtu mmoja baada ya mwengine katika kuiwezesha jamii yenye afya bora na mustakabali mzuri.

“Sisi kama Absa tunatambua juhudi kubwa zinazofanywa na serikali ya Zanzibar kupitia Wizara ya Afya pamoja na mashirika kama Amref katika kuleta mabadiliko katika jamii hususani katika suala zima la afya ya mama wajawazito na mtoto kwani afya ya mtoto ni msingi wa Taifa la watu wa sasa na wa kesho".

“Tutaendelea kushirikiana na serikali za Zanzibar katika jitihada zake za kuwaletea wananchi wake maendeleo, tuna malengo makubwa ya kibiashara hapa Zanzibar katika kutanua huduma zetu za kibenki, na tutaendelea pia kushirikiana na Amref katika jitihada hizi za kuokoa maisha ya mama na mtoto japo hii ni mara yetu ya kwanza”, alisema Bwana Laiser.

Matembezi na mbio fupi za Amref wogging ni hafla la kila mwaka inayoandaliwa na shirika hilo kwa ushirikiano na serikali huku yakiwezeshwa kwa udhamini wa taasisi mbalimbali, wananchi pamoja na wadau wengine yakiwa na lengo kutafutu suluhu za changamoto zinazosababisha vifo vya wamama wajawazito na watoto wachanga nchini.

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Mchengerwa Awakaribisha Wawekezaji Rufiji Benki Ya CRDB Ikizindua Tawi Lake Ikwiriri

Rufiji. Tarehe 25 Agosti 2023: Baada ya Benki ya CRDB kufungua tawi, Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii, Mohammed Mchengerwa amewakaribisha wawekezaji kutoka ndani na nje ya Tanzania kuja kuwekeza kwenye fursa tele zilizopo wilayani Rufiji.

Mchengerwa amesema Rufiji ambayo ni kati ya wilaya kongwe nchini inazidi kukua kila siku kwa kuimarisha miundombinu ya huduma za jamii kwani tayari serikali imejenga zahanati 24, shule za msingi 45 na sekondari 9 ndani ya vijiji 38 ilivyonavyo zinazotoa nafasi kwa wananchi kutibiwa na watoto kupata elimu itakayowasaidia kujikomboa katika maisha yao hivyo ujio wa Benki ya CRDB inawaongezea fursa za kujiimarisha kiuchumi.

“Uamuzi wa serikali kujenga Bwawa la Umeme la Julius Nyerere (JNHPP) umeleta neema nyingi zitakazowanufaisha wananchi na halmashauri hii yenye utajiri mkubwa wa ardhi, maliasili na utamaduni. Ukiacha bwawa hili, kuna hekta 300,000 limetengwa kwa ajili ya kilimo kitakachoendeshwa kwa mfumo wa umwagiliaji. Ni wakati sahihi sasa kwa wawekezaji kutoka ndani na nje ya Tanzania kuja kuwekeza wilayani Rufiji kwani kuna usalama wa kutosha kuanzia namna ya kuhifadhi fedha zao mpaka kutekeleza miradi watakayoianzisha,” amesema Mchengerwa.

Ili kutoachwa nyuma, Mchengerwa ambaye ni mbunge wa Rufiji tangu mwaka 2015 amewahimiza wananchi wenzake kulitumia tawi hilo la Benki ya CRDB hivyo kunufaika na huduma zinazotolewa na kujihakikishia usalama wa fedha, kukopa kwa ajili ya miradi na mipango binafsi hata kufanya uwekezaji.

“Rufiji ni kati ya wilaya kongwe nchini lakini kwa muda mrefu haikuwa imefunguka ila leo hii Benki ya CRDB imeonyesha njia. Ili kuwa wilaya ya sita wakati wa mkoloni na ya 13 baada ya uhuru. Mimi ni mteja wa siku nyingi wa Benki ya CRDB hivyo nawasihi wananchi wenzangu nanyi mjiunge kutumia huduma za benki hii."

"Benki hii ya CRDB inayo huduma ya imbeju ambayo ni programu maalumu ya kuwawezesha vijana na wanawake. Makundi haya muhimu kwa jamii yetu yapo wilayani Rufiji na kwa kufika kwenye tawi hili ndivyo yataweza kunufaika na programu hii inayotoa mtaji wezeshi kwao. Kwa kuwa Rufiji ina kila kitu kinachohitajika kwa mjasiriamali kujikwamua kiuchumi, mtaji huu unaotolewa na Benki ya CRDB na mikopo ya aina tofauti iliyopo ni msingi mkubwa wa kuwakomboa wananchi kiuchumi,” amesema Mchengerwa.

Mchengerwa amezitaja fursa nyingine zilizopo wilayani humo kuwa ni pamoja na kilomita za mraba 6,500 ambazo ni hifadhi na misitu zinazofaa kwa utalii. Nyingine amesema ni uvuvi, huduma za kijamii na ukarimu zikiwamo hoteli. Kwenye kilimo, amesema ufuta, korosho na mazao mengine mengi ya biashara yanastawi vyema wilayani humo na hivi karibuni kiwanda kikubwa cha sukari kitajengwa wilayani humu.

Kabla ya kumkaribisha mgeni rasmi, Afisa Mkuu wa Biashara wa Benki ya CRDB, Boma Raballa alisema wamejipanga vyema kukidhi mahitaji ya mtaji kwa ajili ya wateja wao wakiwamo wawekezaji wanaohitaji shilingi hata fedha za kigeni.

“Jana benki yetu imepata kibali za kuorodhesha hatifungani ya kijani yenye thamani ya dola milioni 300 za Marekani ambazo ni sawa na shilingi bilioni 780. Fedha zitakazokusanywa kutokana na mauzo ya hatifungani hii zitaelekezwa kwenye miradi inayolinda na kujali mazingira. Rufiji ni kati ya maeneo yanayostahili kuzitumia hivyo nawakaribisha mje tuwahudumie,” amesema Raballa.

Afisa huyo amesema kupitia tawi hilo, wananchi wa wilaya nzima ya Rufiji wanafunguliwa milango kunufaika na mtandao mpana wa matawi 260 yanayoifanya Benki ya CRDB kuwa na idadi kubwa zaidi ikilinganishwa na benki nyingine nchini.

Licha ya huduma matawini, kupitia mawakala wa benki, mashine za kutolea fedha na zile zinazopokea malipo ya kadi au kupitia simu ya mkononi, amesema Benki ya CRDB inatoa ushauri na elimu kuhusu masuala ya fedha, uwekezaji na namna bora ya uendeshaji wa biashara.

“Watu wengi hudhani benki ni kuweka, kutoa pesa au kuomba mkopo tu lakini ukweli wasioujua ni kuwa tunatoa elimu na ushauri na tumekuwa tukifanya hivyo kwa wateja wetu ingawa wengi hawaitumii huduma hii. Hivyo niwakaribishe katika Benki yenu ya CRDB kupata ushauri".

"Na kupitia taasisi yetu ya CRDB Bank Foundation, tunafanya uwezeshaji kwa wanawake na vijana kwa kuwapa mitaji wezeshi kwa masharti nafuu ili kuwapa nafasi ya kuimarisha kipato chao na kushiriki kujenga uchumi wa taifa,” amesema Raballa.

Benki ya CRDB ndio taasisi pekee ya kizalendo yenye matawi nje ya mipaka ya Tanzania ikitoa huduma nchini Burundi na Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC).

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Thamani ya uwekezaji mfuko wa PSSSF kufikia sh. trilioni 7.98-Majaliwa

 

Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa amesema kiwango cha thamani ya uwekezaji Mfuko wa Hifadhi ya Jamii kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF) imeongezeka hadi kufikia shilingi trilioni 7.98 kwa mwaka 2022/2023 kutoka shilingi trilioni 7.5 kwa hesabu za mwaka wa fedha ulioishia Juni, 2022.

Amesema hayo leo (Jumamosi, Agosti 12, 2023) wakati wa maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya mfuko huo na uzinduzi wa huduma za wanachama kidijitali, kwenye ukumbi wa PSSSF jijini Dodoma.

“Thamani hii ipo katika soko la hisa ambalo ni kichocheo kikubwa katika ukuaji wa mitaji nchini ambapo mfuko huo ni muwekezaji mkubwa wa ndani mwenye hisa katika makampuni makubwa kama CRDB Bank Plc, NMB Bank Plc, Tanzania Breweries Limited, na Vodacom Tanzania Plc.”

Aidha, Mheshimiwa Majaliwa ameitaka Mifuko ya Hifadhi ya jamii kufanya uwekezaji wenye tija kwa wanachama na jamii inayolingana na thamani ya fedha za wanachama “Fanyeni utafiti wa kina kubaini masoko ili uwekezaji unaofanywa usilete hasara kwa mifuko.”

Pia, Mheshimiwa Majaliwa ameiagiza mifuko yote ya Hifadhi ya Jamii kuendelea kulipa mafao kwa wakati ili kuleta utulivu kwa wanachama. “Wazee wastaafu wasisumbuliwe, kumbukeni kuwa sisi sote ni wastaafu watarajiwa.”

Katika hatua nyingine, Mheshimiwa Majaliwa ameziagiza taasisi za Serikali kutekeleza agizo la Mheshimiwa Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan alilolitoa wakati uzinduzi wa mkongo wa mawasiliano wa 2Afrika na matumizi ya teknolojia ya 5G la kutaka taasisi zote za Serikali ziwe zinasomana ili kurahisisha na kuboresha utoaji wa huduma kwa Watanzania.

Naye, Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu Kazi, Vijana, Ajira na Wenye Ulemavu Prof Joyce Ndalichako amemshukuru Mheshimiwa Rais Dkt Samia Suluhu Hassan kwa maono na dhamira ya dhati ya kuimarisha sekta ya hifadhi ya jamii “lengo la Rais Samia ni kuona inafanya kazi kwa tija, ufanisi na kutoa huduma bora."

“Tunampongeza pia Mheshimiwa Rais Dkt. Samia kwa uthubutu wa kutoa fedha kwa mfumo wa hati fungani shilingi trilioni 2.17 za kulipa deni ambalo lilimedumu kwa muda mrefu, mfumo huu umewezesha PSSSF kulipa wastaafu kwa wakati.”

Kwa upande wake Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Mfuko wa Hifadhi ya Jamii kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF) CPA Hosea Kashimba amesema kuwa kwa kipindi cha miaka mitano, hadi kufikia Juni, 2023 mfuko huo umelipa kiasi cha shilingi trilioni 8.88 kwa wanufaika 262,095.

Amesema kuwa kati ya Julai, 2018 na Juni, 2023 mfuko huo umeweza kulinda na kuongeza thamani yake kwa asilimia 27.76 kutoka trilioni 5.83 hadi trilioni 8.07 Juni, 2023. “Ongezeko hili ni sawa na wastani wa asilimia 6.72 kwa kila mwaka”.

Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa, akipokea zawadi kutoka kwa Waziri Nchi, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu, Kazi, Vijana, Ajira na wenye Ulemavu, Prof. Joyce Ndalichako (wa tatu kushoto) wakati wa hafla ya maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya Mfuko wa Pensheni kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF) pamoja uzinduzi wa huduma za kidigitali za PSSSF Pamoja jijini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki. Huduma zinazopatikana kupitia ‘PSSSF Pamoja’ ni utaratibu wa wanachama wapya kujiunga kwenye mfuko, mfumo wa kidigitali wa kuanzisha madai ya mafao na uhakiki wa wastaafu kupitia simu janja popote walipo bila kufika kwenye ofisi za mfuko. Wengine kutoka kulia ni, Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Rosemary Senyamule, Mkurugenzi mkuu wa mfuko huo, CPA. Hosea Kashimba na Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wadhamini ya PSSSF, Mhandisi Musa Iyombe.

Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa, akibonyeza kitufe kuashiria uzinduzi wa huduma za kidigitali ya PSSSF Pamoja, wakati wa hafla ya maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya Mfuko wa Pensheni kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF) pamoja na uzinduzi wa huduma za kidigitali za mfuko huo jijini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki. Huduma zinazopatikana kupitia PSSSF Pamoja ni utaratibu wa wanachama wapya kujiunga kwenye mfuko, mfumo wa kidigitali wa kuanzisha madai ya mafao na uhakiki wa wastaafu kupitia simu janja popote walipo bila kufika kwenye ofisi za mfuko. Kulia kwa mheshimiwa waziri mkuu kwake ni Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Kazi, Vijana, Ajira na wenye Ulemavu), Prof. Joyce Ndalichako na kushoto kwake ni Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wadhamini ya PSSSF, Mhandisi Musa Iyombe na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa mfuko huo, CPA. Hosea Kashimba.

Waziri Mkuu, Kassim Majaliwa akishikana mikono na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Mfuko wa Pensheni kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF), CPA. Hosea Kashimba wakati wa sherehe za maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya mfuko pamoja na uzinduzi wa PSSSF Pamoja jijini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki. Katikati ni Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wadhamini wa Mfuko wa PSSSF, Mhandisi Musa Iyombe na kulia ni Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Rosemary Senyamule. Waziri mkuu Majaliwa ameagiza mifuko yote ya hifadhi ya jamii kulipa mafao kwa wakati.

Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa (wa nne kulia), akikabidhi zawadi kwa Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wadhamini ya PSSSF, Dk. Aggrey Mlimuka wakati wa hafla ya maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya Mfuko wa Pensheni kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF) pamoja na uzinduzi wa huduma za kidigitali za PSSSF Pamoja jijini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki.

Baadhi ya wahudhuriaji wakishiriki maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya miaka mitano ya Mfuko wa Pensheni kwa Watumishi wa Umma (PSSSF) pamoja na uzinduzi wa huduma za kidigitali za PSSSF Pamoja jijini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki.

Wapiga ngoma wakionesha umahiri wao kunogesha sherehe za maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya Mfuko wa Pensheni kwa Watumishi wa Umma jijini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki.

Waziri Mkuu, Kassim Majaliwa, viongozi wa Mfuko wa PSSF, viongozi wa kiserikali wa mkoa wa Dodoma pamoja na wahuduriaji wengine mashuhuri wakipozi kwa picha ya kumbukumnbu mara baada ya maadhimisho ya miaka mitano ya PSSSF mjini Dodoma mwishoni mwa wiki.

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