Deadly policy grip unsettles bank CEOs as lenders stage dramatic comeback

Crown Bank returned to profitability with after-tax earnings of ZiG96,8 million, compared to a ZiG213,9 million loss in 2024, according to its financial statements.
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 24, 2026

Kuva powers next-generation payment rails for banks

“For countless Zimbabweans in the UK, ZikiCash has become synonymous with convenient, instant and reliable digital transactions to send money home,” Kerdemelidis said. 
By Takemore Mazuruse Feb. 15, 2026

Boost for SMEs as CBZ secures US$10m Afreximbank facility

CBZ Bank Limited has secured a US$10 million factoring and supply chain finance credit line from Afreximbank for on-lending to the country’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
By Ndamu Sandu Sep. 10, 2025
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CBZ targets exporters with loans

Zimbabwean companies have been struggling to access foreign currency from the formal market and this is crippling their operations.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 1, 2024

CBZ gets US$20m facility from TDB

The TDB’s line is the fourth facility CBZ has secured in three months from continental banks, underscoring its commitment to support local firms.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 28, 2024

CBZ gets US$15m shot in the arm for mortgage financing

LAST week, Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a Pan-African housing financier, extended a US$15 million credit line to CBZ Bank
By Melody Chikono Aug. 23, 2024

Cop loses US$5 700 to BeForward agent

The accused, Forget Mguza (37), was on Monday remanded in custody to Tuesday for bail application.  
By Trevor Mutsvairo Jul. 2, 2024

CBZ Bank, Afreximbank ink US$80m trade financing deal

This was after expanding by 15,9% in 2022, while intra-Africa trade expanded by 3,2% over the same period.
By Melody Chikono Jun. 14, 2024

CBZ gets US$80m shot in the arm from Afreximbank to boost exports

The deal comes as a welcome relief for Zimbabwean traders, who have grappled with limited access to US dollars,
By Ndamu Sandu Jun. 13, 2024