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Tanzania’s CRDB Kijani Bond listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. CRDB Bank Group has listed its Sh171.8 billion green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), becoming one of the first commercial banks in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve such a listing. The move to list CRDB Bank Group’s...
Tanzanian innovator unveils water-cooled, fuel-efficient tricycle for African roads
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. An innovator from the College of Engineering and Technology (CoET) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has developed a three-wheeled vehicle that uses both water and fuel, offering a cost-effective transport solution amid...
Tanzania reaffirms diplomatic, economic ties with Somalia
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Somalia, intending to enhance economic development between the two nations. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the 65th anniversary celebration of...
Why farmers in Tanzania should now be turning to fruit exports
The Citizen
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For decades, maize has been Tanzania’s staple crop, forming the backbone of smallholder agriculture. Yet, relying solely on maize farming limits income potential, especially with fluctuating prices and unpredictable weather patterns. However, with...
Don't Stop Flying, It Is Good For Climate Change And Local Economies
Forbes
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Young Asian woman carrying suitcase, walking by the window at airport terminal.getty Has flying become the ultimate climate sin? Air travel is often cast as a scapegoat when it comes to tourism, but the numbers may tell a different story. Only 11%...
Tanzania edges toward trade, industry recovery
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
TANZANIA’S trade and industrial sectors are showing strong signs of recovery, driven by improved business conditions and expanding market opportunities across the region and beyond. The exports have steadily increased from 6.38 billion US dollars...
Celebrity barber appeals for financial support after cancer diagnosis: "Help...
TUKO
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July 1, 2025
Ailing celebrity barber Sam Kitiki told TUKO.co.ke he is raising KSh 300,000 to cover his medical bill Well-wishers can donate any amount to his M-Pesa number +254724590868 registered under his name, Samuel Kilonzo Sam is grateful for the support...
Social venture Mona helps microlender Kiva distribute $200,000 in loans to Chicago entrepreneurs
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Social venture Mona and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have helped 23 Chicago area entrepreneurs get $200,000 worth of zero-interest loans from Kiva, a global microloan platform. Mona and the Polsky...
BoT Governor: I envision CRDB Bank evolving into a strategic, pan-African bank leading in innovation
The Citizen
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CRDB Bank’s 30-year growth story without the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) at heart of the narrative is a clear fairy tale. The BoT has played the role of a nurturing parent, offering guidance, oversight, and enabling regulation as CRDB Bank matured into...
A remarkable journey toward success and growth of CRDB Bank Burundi
The Citizen
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It’s been 12 years now since CRDB Bank officially opened its subsidiary company in Burundi, a dream that many people did not believe could one day be realized. Today, that dream has come true and shown that with strong leadership, vision,...
Three Decades: A journey of growth, impact, and boundless possibilities Message from the Group CEO CRDB Bank Plc
The Citizen
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Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone 30 years of CRDB Bank. What a journey it has been! Reflect for a moment: 30 years is the age of a vibrant, ambitious individual mature, experienced, and full of purpose. And just like that person,...
Jessica Nyachiro: At the helm of CRDB Bank’s bold journey into the DRC
The Citizen
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When Ms Jessica Nyachiro boarded a plane to Lubumbashi in early 2023, she wasn’t just travelling to a new country, she was stepping into a new era. Armed with little more than a suitcase, an ambitious blueprint, and 18 years of experience in...
CRDB Insurance Company: Pioneering a new era in regional insurance
The Citizen
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CRDB Bank, in May 2023, made a historic move becoming the first Tanzanian financial institution to establish its own insurance subsidiary, CRDB Insurance Company (CIC). This bold move reflects not only strategic foresight but also the Bank’s...
Geoline: Young Investor seeking financial freedom with CRDB Bank shares
The Citizen
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While many students her age are busy navigating the world of lectures and exams, 18-year-old Geoline Neema Gervas is already charting her course toward financial independence—one share at a time. A first-year accounting student at the Institute of...
Tanzania, Somalia forge stronger ties with direct flights
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania and Somalia plan to resume direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu as part of renewed efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties. The announcement was made during celebrations marking Somalia’s 65th...
Tanzania makes significant progress in strengthening carbon trading
African Mining Market
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July 1, 2025
Tanzania is making significant progress in strengthening carbon trading governance, through the establishment of clear regulatory frameworks, institutional coordination and stakeholder engagement. State Minister in the Vice President’s Office...
Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture
How We Made It In Africa
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July 1, 2025
Hadija Jabiri Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural sector, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products. “You can make a lot of money out...
CRDB Bank Foundation’s Lifelong Commitment of Transforming the Lives of Tanzanians
The Citizen
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Message from CRDB Bank Foundation Managing Director Within the 30 years since the inception of CRDB Bank, a beautiful “child” has been born — the CRDB Bank Foundation which works very closely with the parent company to reaching out to the public...
Bluefin Solutions: A rising star in CRDB Bank’s 30-year journey of impact and innovation
The Citizen
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“We started with five clients, and we also had five employees, but now our team has grown to thirty people, serving over 100 clients annually and touching the lives of millions. “We wouldn’t have achieved this growth without the support from CRDB...
Tanzania’s agro-economy sees sky-high growth in a decade
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
DODOMA: TANZANIA has made significant progress in the agriculture sector, particularly in food production over the past decade, President Samia Suluhu has revealed. In the 2014/15 financial year, the country produced 16,015,238 tonnes of food...