ZB targets stronger lending in H2
ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) plans to step up lending in the second half of the year after an expansion of its balance sheet strengthened its ability to originate quality assets.
ZB Bank appoints new CEO
ZB Financial Holdings has appointed Arthur Mutsaudza as chief executive of ZB Bank with effect from 1 October 2026.
ZB Building Society liquidates
Real estate investor ZB Building Society (ZBBS) has been placed under liquidation in terms of the Insolvency Act [ Chapter 6:07], after voluntary surrender of its licence, the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) said.
Diversified income lifts ZB
ZB Financial Holdings says its diversified business model helped soften the impact of weaker lending income in the first quarter to 31 March 2026, as liquidity pressures across the banking sector constrained asset growth.
Core operations sustain ZB Financial Holdings
The financial institution’s growth was primarily driven by commission income, lending activities and insurance operations.