Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Committed to driving positive change Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Committed to driving positive change SHARE We are thrilled to have successfully supported NMB Bank Plc Tanzania (“NMB”) as Joint Lead Transaction Advisor on the launch of their debut Sustainability Bond. The Sustainability Bond, aimed at delivering both positive environmental and social impact to Tanzanian communities, is the first Sustainability Bond to be issued in Tanzania and the East African region at large. NMB successfully issued two tranches valued at TZS212.9bn and USD73mn respectively. The innovative 10-year, TZS1 trillion multi-currency medium term note program secured the largest approval ever from the Capital Markets and Securities Authority in Tanzania and is the largest single issuance in the Tanzanian market. Rated B2 Positive by Moody’s, NMB Bank is the largest bank in Tanzania by market capitalization, and it provides banking services to individuals, small to medium sized corporate clients and large businesses. The net proceeds for the MTN Programme will be used to finance eligible green, social and sustainable projects, in line with the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) Green and Social Bond Principles, and the ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines and will also be used for strategic lending to productive economic sectors. As a pioneering participant in the African Sustainable finance market, we are proud to have collaborated with NMB on this landmark issuance. Contact Robert Murai for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Powering Africa’s Skyward Growth in Aviation Absa Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) is supporting the continued growth of Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF) through a USD72 million financing facility. The facility will enable AELF to acquire an additional aircraft as part of its broader fleet-diversification strategy. Read more DEALS Capital that builds confidence in South Africa’s tomorrow Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is proud to partner with the South African National Treasury as the sole lead arranger and infrastructure finance structuring agent of a R11.8 billion Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. This purpose-driven instrument is designed to finance or refinance priority infrastructure under the Government’s Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. Read more DEALS Building Namibia’s fiscal strength through purpose-led partnership Supporting the Government of the Republic of Namibia with a ZAR 1.5 billion facility that enables Eurobond repayment obligations and strengthens domestic fiscal resilience. Read more
