NMB Bank Plc has announced a historic first-ever special dividend alongside a record total shareholder payout of TZS 305 billion for the 2025 financial year, marking the highest dividend distribution ever recorded in Tanzania’s banking sector.
The announcement was made in Dar es Salaam ahead of the bank’s 26th Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, where shareholders are expected to approve the proposed dividends and other key resolutions.
The bank said the total dividend per share stands at TZS 610.15, comprising an ordinary dividend of TZS 504.26 and a special dividend of TZS 105.89.
This is the first time the bank has issued a special dividend, reflecting what management described as exceptional financial performance and a strong capital position.
NMB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ruth Zaipuna said the milestone follows successful execution of the 2021–2025 Medium-Term Plan, which delivered strong profitability, efficiency and growth in customer services.
She said the bank’s profit after tax for 2025 rose to TZS 756 billion after external audits, while profit before tax reached a historic TZS 1.1 trillion, making NMB the first company in Tanzania to achieve that level.
Zaipuna added that the strong performance has enabled the bank to reward shareholders at record levels while maintaining financial stability.
Over the past five years, NMB’s total dividend payout has grown significantly from TZS 48 billion in 2020 to TZS 305 billion in 2025.
The bank’s share price has also risen sharply on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, increasing from about TZS 2,340 in 2020 to around TZS 13,130 recently.
Board Chairperson David Nchimbi said the results reflect strong governance, disciplined execution and a successful transformation journey.
He noted that the Board has recommended both the ordinary and special dividends for shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
He said the 2025 performance represents a defining moment in the bank’s history and a major milestone for Tanzania’s financial sector.
NMB’s Director of Investor Relations, Sustainability and Corporate Communication, Innocent Yonazi, said the bank remains committed to sustainable value creation, financial inclusion and supporting national economic growth through innovation and digital banking.
The AGM will also consider other agenda items including directors’ remuneration, appointment of external auditors and governance matters.
The announcement cements NMB’s position as one of the leading financial institutions in East Africa and sets a new benchmark for shareholder returns in Tanzania’s banking industry.
