EMBARKING on a journey in 1997 as a single branch and expanding to 27

branches across Tanzania and internationally, Exim Bank has etched a glorious milestone in Tanzania's banking sector. The 17 years that rolled by in the annals on Exim's history, were celebrated with pomp and pride on Friday August 15, as a festive atmosphere filled in the Exim branches countrywide uniting the staff and the loyal clients of the bank.

Exim bank has brought in a great deal of 'expansion and innovation'

since inception as the Tanzania's local bank and its total assets have crossed one trillion shilling milestone as of June 2013.  Mr Eugene Masawe, Exim Head of Operations and one of the pioneering staff proudly remarks; "the 17th anniversary signifies the bank's achievements over the years, as it has exhibited through its performance that it has "An edge above the rest".

The 17th Exim anniversary has not only marked another successful passing

year but also instilled a sense of fulfillment for all staff with performance driven results. Profit markup by 80% percent (TZS 9.6 billion), net interest growth by 36% (TZS 14.3 billion) and Forex increase by 33% from last year are strong indicators of the bank's ambitious targets in the years to come.

The successful operation of Exim has been derived from the Bank's

passion to offer unmatched banking services backed by dedicated staff and loyal customers that made it 1st in Customer Care in Tanzania 2012 (KPMG Report).

Customizing retail-banking products, loan facilities and introducing

modern banking services have been vital to keep up to the bank's tagline, 'innovation is life.'

Nancy Huggin, Senior Branch Manager said, "We have now embarked into

innovative retail model which will help improve customers' contact and coordination of branches in areas where we operate."

Issa Hamisi, the acting Chief Finance Officer added, "A top priority is

still our commitment to strengthen our market position and improve customer satisfaction through operation efficiency."

On this special day, Exim invited its clients and patrons to celebrate the

Bank's anniversary across all branches in Tanzania and the corporate staff joined at the Samora branch where Exim was born.

During this memorable event, Mr Masawe proudly stated, "Having completed

17 years of successful operations in Tanzania, we will continue our steady, planned growth with more focus on offering first class services and even more innovative products and services."

Exim Bank Tanzania staff and the bank’s loyal customers display the

fireworks to celebrate the bank’s 17th Anniversary which is celebrated on 15th August annually. The function was held at Exim Bank Samora Branch, the first branch to be opened by the bank in 1997.

Exim Bank Tanzania staff and the bank’s loyal customers display the

fireworks to celebrate the bank’s 17th Anniversary which is celebrated on 15th August annually. The function was held at Exim Bank Samora Branch, the first branch to be opened by the bank in 1997.

Exim Bank Tanzania Group Head of Operations, Mr. Eugen Masawe (1st R) and

the bank’s Seniour Branch Manager, Nancy Huggin (1st L) with the bank’s loyal customers cut a cake to celebrate the bank’s 17th Anniversary which is celebrated on 15th August annually. The function was held at Exim Bank Samora Branch, the first branch to be opened by the bank in 1997.

Exim Bank Babati Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the

bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th August annually.

Exim Bank Babati Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the

bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th

August annually.

Exim Bank Babati Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the

bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th August annually.

Exim Bank Iringa Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the

bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th August annually.

Exim Bank Shinyanga Branch staff Emily Deus Otieno sharing a cake with the

bank’s customer Mr.Leonard Manaha Kasoni during the bank’s 17th Anniversary celebrations.

Exim Bank Shinyanga Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the

bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th August annually. Exim Bank Karatu Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th August annually.

Exim Bank Karatu Branch staff and their customers also celebrated the

bank’s 17th Anniversary in style. The celebration is celebrated on 15th August annually.

Published: Friday 22th August, 2014