MWANZA, July 19 -- AFRICAN bankers have been urged to uphold responsible and ethical banking practices while placing sustainability at the core of their operations to minimise environmental harm and support local communities.

The call was made by the Governor of the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Mr Emmanuel Tutuba, whose speech was read on his behalf by the Principal of the Bank of Tanzania Academy during the official opening of the 22nd East African Banking School Conference held in Mwanza City.

Mr Tutuba said that the survival and continued relevance of financial institutions depend on their ability to adopt sustainable business models.

“Fulfilling this responsibility is critical to the survival and relevance of our institutions,R...