In a collaborative effort to propel Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) into the digital era, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, Tanzania (UNCDF) held a transformative workshop titled “Accelerating Microfinance Institutions Towards Digitization” held on December…
Naomi Sanskey Kasagila (38) lives at Kaungwa, Lichwe village in the Sumbawaga District, Rukwa region Tanzania. She is an entrepreneur who is married and has three children. Her household consists of five people. She also has one tenant whose household consists of four people….
As we bid farewell to 2023, the TAMFI family takes pride in reflecting on the impactful journey of the Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) Project under the WaterCredit Adoption (WCAD) Program. This initiative, born out of a vision to bring safe water and sanitation…
Connecting Minds, Empowering Futures In the dynamic realm of finance and leadership, the significance of networking cannot be overstated. September and October 2023 saw the Secretariat actively participating in two pivotal events, shedding light on the transformative power of networks. NFNV Event Highlights: 15th…
Financial Education: A Cornerstone for Economic Development In the heart of Arusha, at the renowned Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, the Financial Services Sector Week unfolded from November 20 – 26, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of financial literacy. With the theme…
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), Terwilliger Center of Innovation for shelter, in partnership with the Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company (TMRC) has launched a housing microfinance report. The market research for the report was conducted by Altair Consultancy with a purpose of evaluating the current…
In this edition, we will be diving into the FINSCOPE 2023 report which was launched on the 10th of July 2023 in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam by Dr. Natu Mwamba, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Mr. Emmanuel Tutuba, the…
In recent years we have witnessed the ever-growing demands in creating inclusive financial products in a drive to lift low-income earners from poverty. The recommended initiatives are not only required to provide financial services to low-earning and excluded populations but consider environmental impact as…
By Deodat Bernard As Tanzania continues to transform its economy to reach upper middle-income status, energy becomes a critical input to achieve the milestone. The World Bank says energy is “at the heart of development” as it “makes possible the investments, innovations, and new…
More than 7,000 people in Tanzania have access to clean water and sanitation services after accessing special loans that aim to reduce health challenges related to lack of water and basic hygiene. The achieved milestone is part of the outcome of the ongoing project…