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40% Loan Contribution from PBZ for Farmers in Southern Tanzania

Latest Tanzania agriculture news · 40% Loan Contribution from PBZ for Farmers in Southern… explained · updated Aug 17, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops

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  • Farmers in the Southern Highlands and Mtwara region of Tanzania are benefiting from loan opportunities provided by the People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ).
  • PBZ offers loans to farmers, traders, and small-scale entrepreneurs to help them access capital for their economic activities.
  • Under a partnership with the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), PBZ provides 40% of the loan while TADB contributes 60%.
  • Approximately 20 cashew farmers in Mtwara have already benefited from loans through this partnership.
  • PBZ aims to ensure that farmers receive the essential agricultural inputs they need for production.

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According to Mr Haruni, under the arrangement, PBZ provides 40 per cent of the loan, while TADB contributes 60 per cent. The partnership is aimed at ensuring that farmers receive sufficient funds to meet their essential production requirements.

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