Tanzania, April 15 -- Dar es Salaam. CRDB Bank Group extended loans and advances worth Sh13.7 trillion across East and Central Africa as of 2025, targeting sectors including trade, manufacturing, infrastructure and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

According to audited results released on April 13, 2026, the lender increased lending in Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Abdulmajid Nsekela, said the bank is directing financing to sectors linked to employment and trade.

"Our focus is not only on growth, but on ensuring that growth translates into tangible economic impact," said Dr Nsekela.

Total assets rose by 33.6 percent to Sh22.3 trillion in 2025, while customer deposits ...