Is SME banking the next frontier?

From 2012 to 2022, the collective share of total public deposits held by commercial banks increased from 40% to 73%, at a compound annual growth rate of 6,2%.
By Yona Menon Banda Feb. 9, 2024

Mounting sovereign risk weighs on bank mergers

But Inter-Horizon Securities equities data analyst Vanessa Machingauta said there were concerns on the industry shrinking and becoming monopolistic in nature.
By Melody Chikono Jan. 12, 2024

Interview: Zembe spells out plans for CBZ group 

The CBZ and FML merger will introduce an exciting bancassurance model both locally and regionally.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 10, 2023
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CBZ plots regional expansion

He replaced Marc Holtzman, who retired last week alongside chief executive officer Blessing Mudavanhu.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 10, 2023

CBZ appoints Zembe to lead merger with ZB

Zembe takes over from Marc Holtzman who has been board chairperson since September 2019.
By Business Reporter Dec. 6, 2023

FBC Holdings scoops corporate governance awards

FBC Bank also won the Best Governance Practices first runner-up award.
By Belinda Chiroodza Dec. 6, 2023

Kuvimba floats US$200m bond for Sandawana Mines

The diversified mining group recently restructured its operations into three clusters — gold, rare minerals and energy.

CBZ to ride on El Nino for new opportunities

Zimbabwe is expecting normal to below-average rainfall, meaning that farmers will seek more loans to spend on irrigation.
By Belinda Chiroodza Nov. 17, 2023

Box Park lights up sleepy Borrowdale

He said he invited ambassadors to showcase the potential of the project for any future investment.
By Staff Reporter Nov. 9, 2023