National Bank of Commerce

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NBC SPONSORS FUNDRAISING LUNCH FOR TANZANIA MITINDO HOUSE

Dar es Salaam, Friday 14^th August: The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) is the main sponsor of a fundraising corporate lunch for Tanzania Mitindo House (THM) to facilitate the organization to build a fun centre for orphans In Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania House of Mitindo is an association for Tanzanian fashion designers and one of the projects the association is involved in is taking care of orphans. THM Chairperson and spokesperson Khadija Mwanamboka while speaking to the media said “THM is very grateful to NBC for their support in assisting our association raise funds for orphaned children who are under our care also get a chance to lead a normal happy life”. The fundraising lunch is set for Saturday August 22^nd at the Greek Club and will have corporate clients participating in the fundraising event. NBC Communications Consultant robi Matiko affirmed the bank’s position when it comes to the wellbeing of Tanzania children. “NBC is a bank that cares for children and we have been in the forefront in support of children welfare programs that also includes orphaned children. We want them to grow up knowing that they are wanted and loved and they have a bright future ahead” asserted Miss Matiko.

NBC DONATES 34M TSHS TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF TUMAINI UNIVERSITY DAR ES SALAAM COLLEGE

09 Jul 2010: The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has donated TSZ 34 000,000 towards the construction of Tumanini University DSM College. The donation under NBC�s Colleagues Initiative which is the bank�s ongoing CSR program was pledged by the bank�s new MD Mr. Lawrence Mafuru during a fundraising dinner that was held at the Blue Pearl Hotel on Tuesday.

NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE APPOINTED

27 May 2010: Dr Mussa Assad, Chairman of the Board of National Bank of Commerce Ltd,a subsidiary of South African banking group Absa, has announced the appointment of Lawrence Mafuru, as the new Managing Director with effect from 1 June 2010. Mafuru who succeeds Christo de Vries, will also form part of the Absa Africa Executive Committee and sits on the NBC board.

NBC HOSTS WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISLAMIC BANKING

26 May 2010: The National Bank of Commerce NBC has hosted a workshop today to introduce Islamic Banking to its current and potential clients in Zanzibar. Speaking during the workshop held at the Bwawani Hotel ��.. from NBC said it is key that clients and potential clients understand what the service is offering them and what makes it a better option for them, �NBC is always looking at ways to satisfy as many of our existing clients as possible while also opening the doors to others who may wish to join us. It is our belief that through Islamic Banking we have managed to find a way to meet both goals.�

NBC SPENDS 2.5M TSHS TO FINANCE THE EXPANSION OF UYAWENKO WOMENS GROUP MUSHROOM GROWING PROJECT

17 May 2010: The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has donated TSZ 2,500,000 towards the expansion of a mushroom growing project for Uyawenko Women�s Group in Dar es Salaam. The donation to UYAWENKO Women�s Group falls under NBC�s Colleagues Initiative which is the bank�s ongoing CSR program. It follows the banks move to adopt the group last year and assist them by financing their various projects.

NBC DONATES SEWING MACHINES WORTH 2.5 M TSHS TO UPENDO ALBINOS GROUP

14 May 2010: The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) through its corporate social responsibility program has donated sewing machines worth 2.5 million Tshs to Upendo Albino�s Group in Vingunguti Dar es Salaam. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Group center in Vingunguti, the NBC�s Marketing Consultant, Ms. Robi Matiko said �We are pleased to handover these Sewing machines that we believe will assist in the groups various activities to sustain itself and its activities.