Dar es Salaam, Feb. 20 -- MWANZA: MEETING a small-scale entrepreneur, Ms Zaitun Juma, during the launch of FINCA Microfinance Bank-Tanzanias new branch in Mwanza, recently, it was a new perception to realise that people make fun of a banker as a fellow who lends his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain.

Digging deep into this we discussed at length on the importance of a bank as being the heart and lifeblood of any functioning economy. A banking system is the key to economic growth and development. It is essential to unlocking wealth, creating opportunities, providing jobs and facilitating commerce.

With FINCA opening a new branch in Mwanza, it was another opportunity to thank the government fo...