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On 8th September 2020, EXIM Bank Tanzania appointed Ambassador Juma Volter Mwapachu as a Chairman of the Board of Directors.

According to the bank’s statement, Amb Mwapachu carries a wealth of experience through his long career in the government, parastatals, private sector and civil societies, regionally and internationally. He currently serves as the director, board of directors, Heritage Insurance Tanzania Limited since 1998, a member of the board of Directors of Alliance Life Assurance Tanzania Limited since 2014 amongst others.

Amb Mwapachu holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of East Africa (1969) a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Law from the Indian Academy of International Law (1978), a Doctorate in Literature (Honoris Causa-2005) from the University of Dar-es-Salaam and a Doctorate in Political Sciences (Honoris Causa-2012) from the National University of Rwanda.

Ambassador Mwapachu served as the President of the University of Dar es Salaam Convocation from 1988-2003, and he portrayed high integrity and professionalism. 

The UDSM Community is inspired by Amb. Mwapachu's achievements and wishes him well as he embarks upon his new post.