Absa Bank Tanzania donates TZS 10m to support Pact WASH projects

 

Absa Bank Tanzania Director of Finance, Obedi Laiser (second left), hands over a dummy cheque for Tsh 10 million to Pact Tanzania Country Director, Marianna Balampama in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Looking on from  left are; Absa Marketing and Corporate Relations Head, Aron Luhanga and banks Ag. Corporate Director, Nellyana Mmanyi.   

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Absa Bank Tanzania has today donated TZS 10m to Pact Tanzania in support of WASH projects post the pandemic Covid 19. 

Speaking about the donation, the bank’s Finance Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, said “We realize that this has been the most difficult time for most of our communities and businesses whose financial means are being negatively affected. As such, being responsible financial partners we are happy to support our communities through Pact Tanzania in order to continue bringing their possibilities to life despite the present challenges. 

The bank’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, Mr. Aron Luhanga added by saying “Our passion for our communities is as strong as ever and our commitment to serve and protect them is unwavering. This is why we continue to invest in their wellbeing as we adhere with the guidelines and protocols set out by the Ministry of Health”. 

Along this donation, the bank’s Acting Corporate Director, Ms. Nellyana Mmanyi said, “apart from this donation, Absa Bank Tanzania implemented a payment holiday programme to its customers spanning across Retail, Business Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking segments. 

The comprehensive debt relief programme was a three months’ loan repayment holiday, which comes alongside other efforts initiated by the bank to support its customers amidst covid19 pandemic. The programme, which started in April, was being conducted in full compliance with the Bank of Tanzania regulatory requirements.