Tanzania, July 19 -- Dar es Salaam. Equity Bank Tanzania has stepped up investment in agency banking as it seeks to expand access to financial services across underserved communities, positioning local entrepreneurs as key drivers of Tanzania's financial inclusion agenda.

The lender on Saturday, July 18, 2026, convened more than 300 banking agents and selected mobile money super agents in Dar es Salaam for a capacity-building forum aimed at strengthening the quality and reach of community-based banking services.

The initiative comes at a time when Tanzania's financial sector is increasingly relying on alternative service channels to bridge the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and customers in remote and informal markets. ...