DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 8 -- VIWANGO Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCOS) has nearly doubled its loan portfolio over the past three years, rising from 4.2bn/- to 9.0bn/-, driven by prudent lending and tighter credit management.

The SACCOS, established by Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) employees, also grew its savings from 4.0bn/- to 7.0bn/- between 2022 and 2025, while expanding membership from 425 to 465

The cooperatives Chairperson, Eng Innocent Johnbosco, said over the weekend during its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dar es Salaam that the growth in loans and savings reflects both members confidence and the effective management practices under his leadership.

Meanwhile, Dars Assistant Registrar of Cooperatives, Oli...