CBZ secures US$80 million, eyes US$100m war chest

Group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema said part of the funding would also be channelled towards productive sectors, including mining, manufacturing and agriculture.
By Ruth Maseko Apr. 10, 2026

We are powering up loan growth with bold long-term funding push

Zimbabwe’s biggest banking group is pressing the pedal on growth, chasing an ambitious US$500 million loan book within the next 12 months as it secures fresh credit lines.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 29, 2025

CBZ to spruce up Highlanders Club house

This was revealed by the financial institution’s management at the launch of a partnership with the club at a Bulawayo hotel on Friday night.
By Fortune Mbele May. 4, 2025

CBZ secures US$50m trade facility from Afreximbank

The initiative comes after the financial institution last year mobilised US$115 million for on-lending to sectors of the economy.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 5, 2025

CBZ targets US$500m credit lines in 2025

The initiative comes after the financial institution last year mobilised US$115 million for on-lending to sectors of the economy.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 6, 2025

CBZH secures US$50m line of credit to bolster SMEs

According to group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema, the funds are expected to be disbursed before year-end, providing a much-needed injection of capital for businesses.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 20, 2024

CBZ restructuring sends 13 executives packing

The exercise, which is being carried out across the group, will see the first tranche of the affected executives going on garden leave on October 1 with contracts being terminated by end of year.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 23, 2024

Wary banks keep NPLs in check

These measures are aimed at ensuring long-term stability and fostering a healthier financial environment within the sector.
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 13, 2024

Banks reduce lending as crisis persists

Nyazema pointed out that this indicates a significant funding limitation in the Zimbabwean market.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 30, 2024