DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 10 -- THE publication of fourth-quarter 2025 financial results by CRDB Bank Plc and NMB Bank Plc has formally closed one of the most successful reporting years in the history of Tanzanias banking sector.

As the two largest listed banks on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), their performance not only reflects institutional strength but also provides a clear signal of where the capital market is headed in 2026.

Both banks delivered robust double-digit profit growth in 2025, underpinned by balance sheet expansion, resilient asset quality and sustained growth in non-interest income.

Collectively, CRDB and NMB accounted for the majority of profits generated by the listed banking sector, reinforcing the central role ...