
Stanbic Bank Tanzania and the Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA) have signed a five-year partnership agreement aimed at growing businesses in Zanzibar. According to the announcement, the deal will expand support for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Unguja and Pemba, combining ZEEA's economic empowerment mandate with Stanbic's financial expertise, business development and market linkages. The signing took place at the Zanzibar Fahari Expo 2026, where Stanbic is the main sponsor with a 200 million shilling contribution.
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