Blogs

Tanzania is set to witness one of the biggest entertainment and charity weekends in its history as the IMBEJU Sauti Moja Concert makes its debut as part of the seventh edition of the CRDB Bank Inte...

The CRDB Bank Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a landmark year of growth, reaching 129,308 beneficiaries and disbursing TZS 7.6 billion in seed capital. Recognized as the UN Global Compac...

In the lush green hills of Muheza, Tanga, mornings begin with the earthy scent of cocoa pods cracking open and the rustle of spice leaves in the wind. With most of the farmers there being women, th...

In a small office in Dar es Salaam, rolls of fabric, computers, and design sketches fill the space where the Afiki Designs team now works. Just a few years ago, this group of four young creatives d...

When Musiba Paul Kitema started Jambo Asali, his goal was simple, to organize local beekeepers and help them earn more from their work. The company focuses on buying raw honey and beeswax directly ...

It’s a bright morning in Bunju, Tanzania, and Happy is already hard at work in her office,
a space that reflects the growth and progress she has made in less than a year. The
shelves ar...

Starts her day early in Dar es Salaam, preparing her Bajaji for a full schedule of deliveries. The vehicle, marked with her brand A+, is a key part of her growing sanitary pads business. What began...

In the heart of Bunju, Dar es Salaam, amidst a vibrant network of women entrepreneurs, Fatma Hamadi Mlingi is quietly building a beauty business with big ambitions.

It’s just past sunrise in Bunju, a fast growing suburb on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. While the neighborhood slowly stirs to life, Jesca Paul Shirima is already arranging colorful Swa...

Walu Keneth Lema has been in the oil and lubricants trade for over 20 years. She’s not
new to business, and she’s certainly not new to challenges. Her shop in Makao Mapya,
Arusha, has s...

In the farming community of Malimbe, Mwanza, one small shop has quietly become a vital part
of local agriculture. Behind the counter stands Elaika Swai, a businesswoman who understands
...

“Being able to focus on growth, not survival, is a dream come true,” says Mary Kamara, a skilled tailor from Sakina, Arusha. What once began as a modest home-based business has grown in...

“In business, even a small lift can take you further than you imagined,” says Francisca Severina Kamala, a determined pharmacist based in Morombo, Arusha.

“A great product can take you far, but the right support and tools can take you even
further,” says Sarah Kyaruzi, a self-made entrepreneur from Mwanza whose journey
from ma...

“Simplify’s journey has shown us that the right support and resources can propel a small business to new heights,” says the founder. “The funding and mentorship from the CRDB Bank Foundation have b...

Front Yard Icicles was born out of one simple dream: “To bring cool relief to the scorching heat of Dar es Salaam,” says the founder of the business, reflecting on how their journey began five year...

Success is not just about the money; it’s about the doors it opens and the confidence to walk through them,” says the founder of Bluefin’s Solutions, Mussa Kakene.

In its 2023 debut, the CRDB Bank Foundation empowered over 109,000 youth and women through its flagship iMbeju program. Disbursing TZS 2.4 billion in seed funding and facilitating financial inclusi...

“Good things come to those who are prepared to work hard for them,” says Shantale, whose success as a poultry producer has become an inspiration in her community.

The alliance between the ICT Commission and CRDB Bank Foundation marks a significant collaboration poised to revolutionize Tanzania’s technological landscape.

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa urged young people and women throughout the country to take advantage of the economic empowerment program launched by CRDB Bank in collaboration with the ICT Commissi...