On May 20th, 2024, Equity Bank Tanzania unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women in business, titled WanawakePlus. The launch event, held at the Serena Hotel, was inaugurated by the Minister for Women, Children, Youth, and People with Disabilities. Distinguished guests included Ambassador…
Now marking five years since the implementation of the Microfinance Act of 2018 and four years since the introduction of the Microfinance Regulations of 2019 for Tier II microfinance operators, it is imperative to review the effectiveness and impact of these policy instruments. Sufficient…
The Wakandi and Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) partnership launch was held at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel on 25th April 2024 at Serena Hotel. Wakandi Tanzania commenced its work with TAMFI in 2022 with the objective of digitization of the Microfinance Industry….
Participation in a National Development Vision 2050 Workshop marked a significant moment for the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI), as it engaged in discussions vital to shaping the future of urbanisation in Tanzania. Hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in collaboration with…
Elvera Mdee Manager, SameKaya SACCOS Elevera is a mother of two children and re- known leader in the Cooperative movement especially in Kilimanjaro region for the running of SameKaya SACCOS since 2003. She prides in the 8,000 membership that the coop has garnered over…
In the heart of Mkuza, Kibaha district in Coast region, Amina Bayo, a resilient 64-year-old entrepreneur, faced a pressing challenge – a lack of reliable water supply. Juggling her chicken breeding venture and a retail shop, Amina struggled to meet the lump sum costs…
Insights from the Women in Affordable Housing Africa Webinar Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) actively participated in the Women in Affordable Housing Africa special webinar hosted by Union Housing Finance (AUHF) on March 27th, 2024, via Zoom. The webinar, themed “Let’s Invest in…
In a celebration of women’s resilience and entrepreneurship, TAMFI participated in the launch of the Survival Women Group in Bagamoyo, Coastal Region, Tanzania, on March 9th, 2024. The Survival Women Group specializes in cultivating and processing sea moss products, including gel, juice, soaps, and…
The Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) recently organized a dynamic event to celebrate and empower women in the financial sector. Held on March 4th, 2024, at Omono Hotel in Dar es Salaam, the TBA Women Event brought together female professionals from across the industry under…
In the bustling Mkuza Street, Kibaha district, Coast region, Rose George Tuli, a tenacious 50-year-old entrepreneur, faced a dual challenge – a damaged house and a lack of water access. A fallen tree left part of her home in ruins, and the family struggled…