Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Honorable Dr. Suleiman Hassan Serera (left), presents a certificate of appreciation to Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, in recognition of Absa’s ‘Diamond’ sponsorship during the 3rd edition of the 200 CEOs Business Forum, held in Dar es Salaam yesterday
By The Respondent Reporter
Absa Bank Tanzania has positioned itself at the forefront of Tanzania’s economic growth by actively connecting private sector ambitions with government priorities at the 200 CEOs Business Forum.
As the Diamond Sponsor, the bank played a central role in shaping discussions on investment, job creation, and export expansion.
The Forum brought together senior government officials, including the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr. Suleiman Hassan Serera, who served as the Guest of Honour, alongside the Minister of Finance, Minister of Construction, Minister of Investment and Planning, the Commissioner of the Tanzania Revenue Authority, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, and the Governor of the Bank of Tanzania.
Through a series of high-level dialogues, participants explored practical solutions to strengthen Tanzania’s business environment.
Key presentations from the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), and the Tanzania Association of Management Consultants (TAOMAC) set a pro-investment agenda, while government leaders highlighted immediate policy priorities to enhance competitiveness.
The Bank of Tanzania provided a macroeconomic outlook to guide strategic planning, and Absa showcased tailored financial and risk solutions that help businesses turn ambition into action.
Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi S. Laiser, emphasized the importance of linking finance with real-world outcomes: “This forum is about making business ideas actionable. We support CEOs and entrepreneurs with practical, timely, and well-priced financial solutions that unlock growth, create jobs, and formalize value chains. Our purpose – ‘Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together’ – comes to life when we back businesses with the tools they need to succeed.”
The bank highlighted a suite of products designed for business momentum, including the Absa Infinite Card, Absa Business Credit Card, Vehicle Asset Finance (VAF), Trade and Working Capital solutions, Treasury and Risk Management, and digital corporate banking platforms that enable faster and more controlled operations.
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Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (centre), displays a certificate of appreciation shortly after it was presented to him by the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Honorable Dr. Suleiman Hassan Serera (second left), during the 3rd edition of the 200 CEOs Business Forum, which was primarily sponsored by the financial institution, in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Looking on are some of the bank’s senior officials.
Public-sector participants also experienced the efficiency of e-Loans for Government Employees.
CEOs engaged directly with Absa’s team at the solutions booth, exploring innovations for expense management, fleet renewal, liquidity planning, and risk protection.
Relationship-based banking for high-net-worth and international clients was also showcased through Absa Prestige, Premier, and Diaspora Banking services.
By bridging the public and private sectors, Absa Bank Tanzania reinforced its role as a key enabler of sustainable investment.
The forum demonstrated how coordinated action between policy-makers and business leaders can translate regulatory frameworks and financing opportunities into tangible growth across industries, empowering Tanzania’s real economy one project at a time.
