CBZ Bank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the diversified and listed financial services group CBZ Holdings (CBZH). CBZH provides a complete range of financial services through various subsidiaries whose activities include banking, short and long term insurance, asset management, securities trading and property investments.
CBZ Bank Limited, the flagship of the group is a registered commercial bank offering a wide range of innovative banking and financial services solutions to personal and corporate customers through the following:
Retail Banking
Corporate & Merchant Banking
E-Banking & Card Services
Mortgage Finance
Agribusiness
Advisory services
Asset Finance
Wealth Management
Treasury
Trade Finance & International Banking
Custodial Services
Established in 1980 as the Bank of Credit and Commerce Zimbabwe Limited (BCCZ) that was a joint venture between the Government of Zimbabwe and the Bank of Credit and Commerce International Holdings Limited (BCCIH).
Turnaround
In 1991, the government of Zimbabwe saved the BCCZ from collapse by acquiring total shareholding in the Bank. BCCZ acquired a new identity as Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe (CBZ). The Bank’s new identity was augmented by the appointment of a new team of management whose mandate was to steer CBZ to growth and success. The first major turnaround occurred in May 1995 when a decision was taken to remove non performing loans from the normal portfolio of advances. These were placed under the separate entity, Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe Nominees Limited (CBZN). This strategy allowed the more efficient mobilisation of financial resources and enabled greater focus on critical issues of banking business and rehabilitation of all delinquent advances.
Diversification
CBZ’s diversification drive started in 1997 when the Zimbabwean Government sold its shareholding in the Bank in a bid to adequately capitalise it. An agreement was reached with the Amalgamated Banks of South Africa (ABSA) to become the Bank’s technical partner. ABSA took up 25% in shareholding.
Apart from ABSA, the International Finance Corporation, an arm of the Word Bank, acquired a further 15% of equity. Nonetheless, the greater part of CBZ shares (55%) were issued to the public when the Bank fully privatised and was listed on Zimbabwe Stock Exchange on 29 June 1998.
By then the Bank had become the third largest in Zimbabwe in terms of deposits. It has also diversified its financial services range with the most significant addition being the establishment of the Microfinance Unit to support small to medium sized business enterprises.
Growth Through Diversification
In 2004 a new vision was adopted. This refocus propelled the establishment of CBZ Holdings (CBZH) as an entity poised to provide all client segments with a one-stop shopping experience for financial services. When CBZ Holdings Limited was operationalised in June 2005, period of intense growth through diversification began.
The Bank became a subsidiary of the holding company and was renamed CBZ Bank Limited. CBZ Asset Management (Private) Limited trading as Datvest was incorporated under the CBZ Group following the acquisition of its entire issued share capital in June 2005.
Adding to its interests in commercial banking and asset management, CBZH then ventured into the property sector in 2006 by registering and launching another subsidiary, CBZ Properties (Private) Limited. In 2006 CBZ Holdings, in partnership with other investors also set up a short term insurance company, Optimal Insurance (Private) Limited, which began operations in July of the same year.
CBZ Holdings continued in its concerted efforts to seek and obtain opportunities to extend the Group’s national footprint. In January 2007, the CBZ Group issued an announcement to shareholders advising of its complete acquisition of Beverly Building Society. Notably, this development made mortgage financing facilities available to clients of the Group and enhanced business synergies. In addition, there was a marked increment of value for shareholders.
CBZ Holdings’ track record has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and creating extra sources of revenue through the start-up and development of completely new businesses such as CBZ Securities, CBZ Properties and CBZ Life.
Consolidation
In 2010 CBZ Holdings started an operational integration process that has resulted in the consolidation of the Bank and the Building Society resulting in the Bank Offering a one-stop shop facility to its clients. This means that the Group now offers Banking and home financing products and services available under one roof. Operationally, this consolidation means that there are no free-standing CBZ Building Society branches. Instead, the services previously offered through these branches are now available at the nearest CBZ Bank branch, to which Building Society clients were migrated.
Mortgage Finance and other products previously offered through CBZ Building Society are now part of CBZ Bank’s range of products bringing cost saving for both the group and its clients. .
The consolidation also means that a platform has now been created for product development innovation, which means finding more ways to make banking an even more enjoyable experience for clients.
CBZ Asset Management Private Limited T/A Datvest is a wholly owned subsidiary of the diversified and listed financial services Group CBZ Holdings (CBZH). Datvest is one of the largest asset management companies in Zimbabwe and currently manages over US$140 million in assets on the stock market, fixed income market, property market and other asset classes.
Datvest, the asset management division of the CBZH Group is registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ). Datvest offers a wide range of managed investment portfolio services to pension funds, corporates and individual investors through the following:
Pension Fund Portfolio Management
Private Client Equity and Money Market Portfolio Management
Fixed Income Investments
Property Investments
Unit Trust Investments
Advisory Services
History
Datvest, traces its beginnings back to 1990 when Dataworld (Private) Limited was incorporated. We have acquired a significant level of experience over the past twenty-three years and in so doing have become one of the largest asset managers in Zimbabwe. Our track record over this period speaks for itself and is reflected in our prestigious client base of high net worth individuals, corporate entities, pension funds and unit trust clients.
This, coupled with a dedicated, experienced and highly qualified management team allows us to give clients the efficient service for which we have become renowned.
Capabilities
Our Investment Objective is to “Exceed agreed benchmarked returns over a rolling three year period using a Balanced Methodology. We believe that a suitable weighting should be assigned to each asset class represented in a fund, dictated by the nature of the investor’s liabilities, which combine to produce a diversified portfolio. Upon taking on a new client, we meet with the trustees and agree strategy and core buying lists around which we build a portfolio. We utilise a focused portfolio methodology and our equity portfolios are relatively low risk and are approved by Trustees in terms of our Strategic Plan.
We use various tools to select our investments and these are crosschecked firstly against fundamental and technical indicators and secondly against our own business knowledge of the Zimbabwean companies and the economy. Full use is made of internet capabilities and we continually keep abreast of international investment trends through regular training and our association with international investment houses. Derivative instruments, such as futures and options, will not be included in the portfolio unless specifically agreed to. Our unique mix of skills ensures a well-rounded view when it comes to analysing investment opportunities and we have the luxury of the most comprehensive financial and economic database in Zimbabwe to support this important process.
CBZ Risk Advisory Services (Pvt) Limited is a registered insurance broker which is 100% owned by CBZ Holdings Limited. The subsidiary was established in 2017 and is among the top 5 Insurance Brokers in Zimbabwe in terms of market share. CBZ Risk Advisory Service (Pvt) Ltd has unrivalled expertise in Insurance Broking and Risk Advisory services. Its expertise cuts across the various sectors providing comprehensive and cutting edge solutions to the various industries.
CBZ Risk Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd boasts of a team that is highly experienced and qualified to offer insurance and risk management expertise. The team leverages on digital capabilities to deliver a comprehensive and differentiated value proposition to cater for the different industries.
CBZ Risk Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd offers the following services:
Short Term Insurance Broking
Captive Management
Claims Management Consultancy
Risk Assessment & Advisory
Employee Benefits Consulting Services
Pension Advisory Services
Healthcare Consulting
CBZ Properties (Private) Limited is a real estate development, investment and management company which is 100% owned CBZ Holdings Limited. Incorporated in 2004 the company has years of successful experiences in real estate development and management. Our simple business principle is that our only concern in a real estate transaction is the customer.
With a focused direction, we continue to expand our real estate portfolio with the expertise of a talented team and partnerships. We provide a quality of service that is unique to the industry and delivers a distinct comparative advantage. Our knowledge of the property industry results in a better understanding of our clients’ requirements and expectations. This allows us to quickly respond to our client’ changing needs. Creativity, capacity and value are hallmarks of each project.
Our property development team has developed in excess of 2.0 million square metres of housing projects, office and industrial space.
The property management team manages over 100,000 squares metres of residential, office, commercial and industrial space. CBZ Properties has the expertise to see value in existing real estate products and respectfully re-purpose them into valuable assets. The experience gained through analysing, developing, leasing and managing these long-term assets enhances CBZ Properties’ reputation in the Zimbabwean real estate market.
Furthermore, our access to such a unique property database enables us to analyse market and technological conditions and changes with a high degree of precision. This enables us to provide the most accurate market values of assets and forecast future trends in values, analysis of trends in the performance of real estate investments in comparison with other asset classes. Additionally, CBZ Properties analyses the impact of changes in land laws, planning regulations and environmental regulations on optimal land use.
We offer the following:
Property development solutions,
Project management services
Property management services,
Property sales
Valuations and real estate advisory services
CBZ Capital originates, structures and participates in strategic transactions for its clients. CBZ Capital has the ability to look at transactions across the capital structure (Debt, Equity Mezzanine) and thrives where this is complexity. At its core CBZ Capital looks to solve critical problems for it’s clients through becoming a partner and advisor.
Products
Structuring
Financing / Capital Raising
Strategic Partnerships
Trading
Red Sphere Finance (Private) Limited is Licensed Credit – Only Microfinance Institution under the Microfinance Act Chapter 24:30 and whole owned by CBZ Holdings. The subsidiary is mandated to provide financial services to the informal sector, SMEs, Civil Servants, small holder farmers and all those who are gainfully employed. Red Sphere Finance offers the following products:
Individual Business Loans
Educational Loans
Salary Based Loans
Agricultural Loans
SME and Microfinance Loans
Order Finance
Advisory Services
CBZ Agro-Yield (Private) Limited is a subsidiary of CBZ Holdings Zimbabwe. CBZ Agro-Yield’s aim is to actively participate in assisting the Government of Zimbabwe to meet its objectives by empowering farmers, creating employment and increasing food production. The company works with various stakeholders to ensure farmer production yields continuously improve through enhanced methods such as farm mechanization.
CBZ Agro-Yield in conjunction with the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and Ministry of Agriculture are the major stakeholders in the National Enhanced Agriculture Productivity Scheme ( NEAPS ). The aim of NEAPS is to ensure food self-sufficiency in Zimbabwe through the support of wheat, maize and soya bean production.
CBZ Agro-Yield distributes inputs to farmers that meet the Company’s requirements with regards to repayment capabilities and production capacity. CBZ Agro-Yield identifies various suppliers that can supply inputs in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted farming activities for farmers. The inputs generally include but are not limited to;
Seed
Fertilizer
Chemicals
Fuel
Mechanization equipment such as irrigation systems.
The Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Finance provides funding for the Program to guarantee payment to the different input suppliers. The farmers repay their input loans with product through delivering the equivalent amount of produce to the Government appointed agents to cover their loan. The business aims to diversify its portfolio into other product lines such as horticulture.
CBZ Agro-Yield plays an integral part of the NEAPS program through the identification of farmers, sourcing of suppliers, distribution of inputs and reconciliation of farmers’ accounts. The introduction of Information Technology is assisting the company to effectively manage the tracking, supply & distribution of inputs as well as the repayment of loans.
CBZ Insurance Company (CBZI) is a short term insurance company duly registered in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The company is licensed by the Insurance & Pension Commission of Zimbabwe (IPEC). CBZI (formerly Optimal Insurance Company) is a subsidiary of CBZ Holdings and was established in 2005 with operations starting on the the 1st of June 2006.
CBZI boasts of a team that is highly experienced and qualified to do short term insurance business. The team is beyond doubt one of the most dynamic, innovative and solution driven in the Zimbabwean insurance industry. The team endeavours to provide highly innovative and valuable short term insurance solutions to clients regardless of their sizes. CBZ Insurance offers the following products:
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Residential Building Insurance
Commercial Building Insurance
Travel Insurance
Casualty Insurance
Accident and Health Cover
Marine
Business Package
Liability Insurance
CBZ Life Limited was established in 2010 and licensed to transact long term insurance business. CBZ Holdings has 100% shareholding in the company. The newly formed CBZ Life has on board shareholders, directors, management and staff who have a wealth of experience in life insurance. Funeral Insurance involves providing a pre-defined benefit amount on the client’s death payable immediately to the specified beneficiary of the policy holder’s estate.
Credit Life Insurance entails the provision of a benefit amount equal to the loan amount outstanding (or alternatively an amount equal to the original loan) in the event of the client’s death (and possible disability). In addition the loan repayments of 3 or 6 months can be paid in the event of retrenchment.
Term insurance involves providing a pre-defined benefit amount in the event of the client’s death payable to the specified beneficiary of the policyholder`s estate.
BRANCHES:
8TH AVENUE BRANCH BULAWAYO
8TH AVENUE/JASON MOYO STREET
AIRPORT AGENCY
INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL, HARARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HARARE
AVONDALE BRANCH
AVONDALE SHOPPING CENTRE
BEITBRIDGE
SHOP NUMBER 7, BEITBRIDGE SHOPPING MALL, BEITBRIDGE, P.O. BOX 401
BELMONT
CNR LEEDS ROADS/J. CHINAMANO BELMONT BULAWAYO
BINDURA
STAND 751YORK STREET, BINDURA
BOKA TOBACCO AGENCY BOKA TOBACCO AUCTION FLOORS, HARARE
BORROWDALE BRANCH, HARARE
CNR EDINBURGH/CAMPBELL RD, POMONA, BORROWDALE
P O BOX BW 520, BORROWDALE
BULAWAYO CCD
BULAWAYO FIFE STREET MONEY TRANSFER CENTRE
CNR FIFE/10TH AVENUE
(0292) 65081
(MTA TRANSACTIONS ONLY)
CHECHECHE
SHOP NO 1J, STAND NUMBER 229, CHECHECHE COMPLEX, CHECHECHE
CHEGUTU
116 QUEEN STREET, CHEGUTU
CHINHOYI
NUMBER 9 MAGAMBA WAY, CHINHOYI
CHIPINGE
76 MAIN STREET
P O BOX 440 CHIPINGE
CHIREDZI
55 CHILONGA DRIVE CHIREDZI
CHIRUNDU
NEW ZIMRA BORDER POST COMPLEX, CHIRUNDU
CHITUNGWIZA MAKONI BRANCH
60 JENJE ROAD, SEKE NORTH, SEKE
CHIVHU
DESAI BUILDING, 383 YORK STREET, CHIVHU
CRIPPS ROAD BRANCH
CRIPPS ROAD, GRANITESIDE, HARARE
GOKWE
STAND 960 GOKWE GROWTH POINT
GUTU
BEVERLY PLACE, GUTU
GWANDA
63 SOULDAN STREET, GWANDA
GWERU
CBZ BUILDING, CNR ROBERT MUGABE/7TH STREET, GWERU
HARARE CCD
HIGHFIELD
JABAVU DRIVE HIGHFIELD, HARARE
JOSHUA NKOMO AIRPORT BRANCH
CBZ HOUSE, 87 JOSHUA MQABUKO NYONGOLO NKOMO STREET BULAWAYO
KADOMA BRANCH
CBZ HOUSE 41 MUKWATI STREET KADOMA
KARIBA
3339 NYAMHUNGA TOWNSHIP, P BAG 2021, KARIBA
KAROI
STAND NUMBER 252, KAROI TOWNSHIP, KAROI
KWAME NKRUMAH BRANCH
60 KWAME NKRUMAH AVENUE, HARARE
KWEKWE
STAND 6467, KWEKWE
MARONDERA
2137 SECOND STREET, MARONDERA
MASVINGO
376 ROBERT MUGABE WAY
MSASA
DESTINY ELECTRONICS, 62 MUTARE ROAD, MSASA HARARE
MTC AGENCY
6 RAINHAM ROAD, WILLOWVALE, HARARE
MUREHWA
SHOP NO. 2 CBZ BUILDING STAND 175 MUREHWA
MUTARE
31 SECOND STREET, MUTARE
MUTOKO AGENCY
STAND NO.374 OLIVER NEWTON ROAD MUTOKO
MVURWI
FARM & CITY COMPLEX STAND 26A CHARTHAM ROAD MVURWI
NEMBUDZIYA
STAND 121 MUTORA TOWNSHIP, NEMBUDZIYA
NORTON
143 CORNMARKET CRESCENT, NORTON
NYANGA
253 NYANGA TOWNSHIP, NYANGA
NYIKA
NYIKA GROWTH POINT, NYIKA
ROBERT MUGABE ROAD MONEY TRANSFER CENTRE
83 ROBERT MUGABE RD, HARARE
(0242) 774357, 772401
(MTA TRANSACTIONS ONLY)
RUSAPE
18 ROBERT MUGABE STREET
SAMORA MACHEL
57 SAMORA MACHEL AVENUE, HARARE
SAPPHIRE HOUSE
CORNER SPEKE AVENUE/ANGWA STREET, HARARE
SELOUS AVE BRANCH
CBZ PLACE, 7 SELOUS AVENUE, HARARE
SOUTHERTON
CORNER PAISLEY ROAD/HIGHFIELD ROAD
TSF TOBACCO AGENCY
TSF TOBACCO AUCTION FLOORS, 161 GLENEAGLES ROAD, WILLOWDALE HARARE
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE AGENCY
STUDENTS CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE CAMPUS, HARARE
VICTORIA FALLS
THE GALLERIA COMPLEX, STAND NO. 123, P O BOX 258, VICTORIA FALLS
WEALTH MANAGEMENT SUITE
CNR EDINBURGH/CAMPBELL RD, POMONA, BORROWDALE
ZVISHAVANE
694 TURNER ROAD ZVISHAVANE