Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance has met with officials from the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) to enhance cooperation and prepare for the next country evaluation in 2028.
The delegation, led by ESAAMLG Executive Secretary Fikile Zitha, visited the ministry to discuss ways to support Tanzania in strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) framework and ensure compliance with international standards.
Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary, Natu El-maamry Mwamba, thanked ESAAMLG for its technical guidance, which helped the country remove itself from the list of nations with weak AML systems globally.
“We value ESAAMLG’s continued collaboration in improving our financial oversight and ensuring robust mechanisms to combat illicit financial flows,” Mwamba said.
Zitha expressed appreciation to the Tanzanian government for hosting ESAAMLG, which now comprises 22 member countries.
She also acknowledged the government’s support in providing new office facilities for ESAAMLG, noting that one building is already in use while the other is nearing completion.
The meeting included key Tanzanian officials, including Deputy Governor and Chair of the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee, Sauda Msemo; Commissioner of the AML Unit and Deputy Chair of the National Committee, Majaba Magana; Assistant Commissioner of the External Finance Department, James Msina; and other experts from the Ministry of Finance and the national AML unit.
Officials said the discussions will help Tanzania maintain strong anti-money laundering systems and strengthen its compliance ahead of the next ESAAMLG evaluation.
