Dar es Salaam, April 2024 – The NCBA Group has taken a significant leap forward in digital banking by launching its innovative omnichannel application, NCBA Now, in Tanzania. This strategic move is designed to deepen financial inclusion and transform the banking experience across the East African region. NCBA Now is an app and a comprehensive banking platform that extends…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a striking development, prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, known for his influential legal roles in Kenya, has ignited a significant controversy with a tweet accusing parties of importing substandard fertilizer from Tanzania. According to Abdullahi, this fertilizer, allegedly mixed from goat manure, sand, and stones, bypassed proper channels and quality checks, posing serious questions about agricultural integrity…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s tea industry is set for a transformation with introducing the DUNDULIZA ROPAD (Revolving Fund for Agricultural Development), a groundbreaking initiative to restructure the financing mechanism for tea farmers and processors. According to the Tea Board of Tanzania, the initiative aims to reduce production costs while empowering farmers of all scales – smallholders, medium-sized, and large-scale –…
Empowered Women, Brighter Futures: REGROW Project Transforms Lives in Mvomero A remarkable transformation is underway in Msongozi Ward, Mvomero District, Tanzania. Thanks to the Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project implemented in the Southern Circuit, women who once struggled financially are now thriving entrepreneurs. Previously, poverty restricted opportunities for many women. Some resorted to risky…
Equity Bank Tanzania has recently unveiled a revised tariff guide, introducing several new fees for its banking services. While the bank has cited reasons for these adjustments, customers are expressing growing apprehension about the potential financial impact and the lack of clarity surrounding the changes. Here’s a breakdown of the new fees and their implications: While Equity Bank Tanzania…
According to recent statistics released by the Presidential Communication Directorate, Tanzania’s agricultural sector has witnessed significant growth and success under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. The budget for agriculture has soared to 970.8 billion Tanzanian shillings for the fiscal year 2023/2024, marking a substantial increase from the previous year’s budget of 294 billion shillings. The figures were released in…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Tanzania Meteorological Authority has issued an alert for 14 regions, predicting heavy rains beginning April 12, 2024. Regions such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Zanzibar, and Morogoro are expected to be impacted. These conditions may lead to flooding and disrupt economic activities. Residents are urged to take proactive measures. The forecast indicates that the heavy rains…
By Safari Juma Arusha, Tanzania, has become the focal point for agricultural innovation and biodiversity preservation in Africa, following the landmark inauguration of the continent’s most advanced seed conservation facility, the Africa Vegetable Gene Bank, on March 19, 2024. This groundbreaking development signifies Tanzania’s ascendancy as the cornerstone of Africa’s agricultural resilience and environmental sustainability. The Visionary Leap: Establishing…
On March 26, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a groundbreaking conference titled “Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change” in Dar es Salaam. This event marked a significant step towards integrating gender empowerment, environmental advocacy, and finance, aligning with the visionary efforts of Tanzania under Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. Ms. Winnie Terry, TAMFI’s…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries reports a significant uptick in milk production, from 2.2 billion liters in the 2020/21 budget to over 3.6 billion liters in the 2022/23 fiscal year. This surge reflects the transformative momentum propelling Tanzania’s dairy industry toward newfound heights. In the vast expanses of Tanzania, a profound transformation is unfolding—a transformation…