Bankers challenged to fund growth of SMEs

Finance and Planning deputy minister Ashatu Kijaji (centre) cuts a ribbon to inaugurate headquarters of the newly-established NCBA Bank after merging NIC and CBA banks in Dar es Salaam yesterday. At right is the new bank’s chief executive officer, Margaret Karume, and the bank’s chairman, Sharmapal Aggarwal (left). PHOTO | MICHAEL MATEMANGA