Mixx scoops three TEHAMA awards

DAR ES SALAAM: Mixx has won three awards at the 2026 TEHAMA Awards as the growing use of digital financial services expands access to payments, savings, credit and investment in Tanzania’s accelerating digital economy.

Mixx won first place in the Mobile Financial Services Innovation category, while its Chief Executive Officer Angelica Pesha received the Female ICT Leadership Award. The company also secured second place in the Digital Business Innovation category.

The awards were presented on August 9, 2026, during a ceremony that brought together stakeholders from Tanzania’s information and communications technology and digital services sectors.

The Mobile Financial Services Innovation award recognised Mixx’s use of technology to simplify financial services and make them more accessible to Tanzanians.

Beyond sending and receiving money, the platform enables customers to save, access credit and explore investment opportunities through their mobile phones, providing users with additional tools to manage their finances.

The services are used by different groups, including small and large businesses, institutions and farmers, giving them convenient ways to manage money and conduct daily financial transactions.

Mixx’s second-place finish in the Digital Business Innovation category recognised its use of digital technology and innovation to improve business operations and customer services.

The award to Ms Pesha recognised her contribution to leadership, innovation and the development of Tanzania’s ICT and digital financial services sector.

Speaking after receiving the awards, Ms Pesha said the recognition would encourage Mixx to continue investing in technology-driven services that widen access to financial opportunities.

“This recognition is a great honour for us and reflects our commitment to developing services that respond to the needs of our customers,” she said.

She said the company would continue using technology to bring financial services closer to Tanzanians and develop solutions that enable customers to manage their finances more conveniently.

“We want technology to continue making everyday life and business easier for Tanzanians, whether through payments, savings, access to credit or investment opportunities,” Ms Pesha said.

The recognition comes as digital financial services become increasingly important to Tanzania’s financial sector, with mobile platforms providing an alternative channel for accessing formal financial products and conducting transactions.

For businesses, digital platforms can simplify payments and improve the management of daily financial operations, while farmers and other customers can access services without relying solely on traditional banking channels.

The TEHAMA Awards 2026 were organised by the ICT Commission in collaboration with industry stakeholders to recognise companies, institutions and individuals contributing to innovation, technology adoption and the development of Tanzania’s ICT sector.

The awards therefore highlight the growing importance of digital solutions in expanding financial access while encouraging technology companies to develop services that respond to the changing needs of consumers and businesses.

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