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CONTENTS

Financial Highlights 

Group Profile 

Chairman’s Statement 

Report of  the Directors 

Statement of  Directors’ Responsibility 

Report of  the Independent Auditors 

Consolidated Statements of  Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statements of  Financial Position 

Consolidated Statements of  Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statements of  Cash Flows 

Accounting Policies 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Historical Five Year Financial Summary 

Notice to Members 

Explanations regarding the Notice of  the Annual General Meeting 

Shareholders’ Analysis 

Top Ten Shareholders 

Members’ Diary 

Secretary and Registered Office 

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37 - 80

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NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012 
HIGHLIGHTS

Attributable profit  
Basic earnings per share (US cents) 
Total deposits  
Total equity  

Enquiries:

Tel: +263-4-759 651/9

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

7 570 502 
0.27 
191 422 066 
30 942 083 

4 538 456
0.16
139 226 144
23 371 581

James A Mushore, Group Chief  Executive Officer, NMBZ Holdings Limited 

jamesm@nmbz.co.zw

Francis Zimuto, Deputy Group Chief  Executive Officer, NMBZ Holdings Limited 

francisz@nmbz.co.zw

Benefit P Washaya, Managing Director, NMB Bank Limited  

benefitw@nmbz.co.zw

Benson Ndachena, Chief  Financial Officer, NMBZ Holdings Limited  

bensonn@nmbz.co.zw 

Website:  http://www.nmbz.co.zw

Email: enquiries@nmbz.co.zw

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GROUP PROFILE

for the year ended 31 December 2012

The NMBZ Holdings Group (the Group) comprises the company (NMBZ Holdings Limited) and its subsidiaries, NMB 
Bank Limited (the Bank), Stewart Holdings Limited (equity holdings) and a 24.79% shareholding in African Century 
Limited (leasing).

The Bank was established in 1993 as a bank incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 24:03) and is registered 
as a commercial bank in terms of  the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20). It operates through a branch network in Harare, 
Bulawayo,  Mutare  and  Gweru.  The  Bank’s  branch  network  is  constantly  growing  to  service  customers  and  meet 
demands in suitable and convenient locations. Set out below are the Bank’s locations:

Head Office - Unity Court, Corner Kwame Nkrumah Avenue/First Street, Harare

Angwa City - Corner Kwame Nkrumah Avenue/Angwa Street, Harare

Borrowdale - Shops 37 & 38, Sam Levy’s Village, Harare

Eastgate - Shop 24, Eastgate Mall, Corner Sam Nujoma Street/Robert Mugabe Road, Harare

Joina City - Corner Jason Moyo / Innez Terrace, Harare

Msasa - 77 Amby Drive, Harare

Southerton - 7 - 9 Plymouth Road, Harare

Avondale - 20 King George Road, Avondale, Harare

Bulawayo  Corporate  and  Retail  Banking  -  NMB  Centre,  Corner  George  Silundika  Street/Leopold  Takawira  Street, 
Bulawayo

Mutare - Embassy Building, Corner Aerodrome Road/Second Street, Mutare

Gweru - 36 Robert Mugabe Road, Gweru

The Bank’s ATM network, which accepts VISA cards, covers the following locations:

•	 Angwa	City	–	Harare	
•	 Borrowdale	–	Harare	
•	 Card	Centre	–	Harare	
•	 Eastgate	–	Harare	
•	 Joina	City	–	Harare	
•	 Avondale	-	Harare

•	 NMB	Centre	-	Bulawayo	
•	 Msasa	-	Harare
•	 Mutare
•	 Gweru
•	 Southerton	–	Harare

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NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

for the year ended 31 December 2012

INTRODUCTION

Capital  raising  initiatives  occupied  a  greater  part  of   the  year  under  review  in  a  bid  to  meet  the  Reserve  Bank  of  
Zimbabwe prescribed minimum capital requirement of  US$25 million by 31 December 2012 and increases of  US$25 
million per each half  year to 30 June 2014.  Subsequent to year end, three strategic foreign investors will invest equity 
capital amounting to US$14.8 million and this will bring your Bank into the top tier banks in terms of  capitalisation.

GROUP RESULTS

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards

The consolidated financial statements of  the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS).  The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the Companies Act 
(Chapter 24:03) and the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20).

Commentary on operating results

The profit before taxation was US$10 002 224 during the period under review and this gave rise to an attributable 
profit of  US$7 570 502. Net interest income was US$17 493 781 for the period. Non-interest income amounted to 
US$15 609 630 and this was mainly as a result of  net commissions and fee income (US$13 016 115).

Operating expenses amounted to US$21 452 714 and these were 26% up on prior year and were driven largely by 
administration, depreciation and staff  related expenditure.

Impairment losses on loans and advances amounted to US$3 985 062 for the current period from a prior year of  
US$2  296  111.  This  is  commensurate  with  the  loans  and  advances  which  amounted  to  US$152  417  375  at  31 
December 2012 compared to US$119 596 646 as at 31 December 2011.

On  31  January  2013,  the  Reserve  Bank  of   Zimbabwe  and  participating  members  of   the  Bankers  Association  of  
Zimbabwe (BAZ) signed a Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU) which seeks to establish an understanding on:

1.  Bank charges on accounts whose monthly deposits are less than US$800.
2.  Interest rates on lending to a maximum of  the Bank’s weighted average cost of  funds plus a margin of  12.5%.

These measures took effect from 1 February 2013 and going forward these would have a pronounced effect on the 
Bank’s profitability.

Dividend

In view of  the need to retain cash in the business and to strengthen the statutory capital requirements for the banking 
subsidiary, the Board has proposed not to declare a dividend.

Statement of financial position

The Group’s total assets grew by 35% from US$167 287 333 as at 31 December 2011 to US$226 533 682 as at 
31 December 2012. The assets comprised mainly loans, advances and other assets (US$146 599 994), investment 
securities  held  to  maturity  (US$5  501  963),  cash  and  short  term  funds  (US$58  171  045),  investment  properties 
(US$3 115 300), non-current assets held for sale (US$2 225 300) and property and equipment (US$8 187 459).  
Gross loans and advances increased by 27% from US$119 596 646 as at 31 December 2011 to US$152 417 375 
as  at  31  December  2012.  The  Bank’s  liquidity  ratio  closed  the  period  at  42%  and  this  was  above  the  statutory 
requirement of  30% at 31 December 2012.

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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

Capital 

The banking subsidiary’s capital adequacy ratio at 31 December 2012 calculated in accordance with the guidelines 
of  the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe (RBZ) was 15.50% (31 December 2011 – 14.37%). The minimum required by the 
RBZ is 12%.  

The Group’s equity increased by 32% from US$23 371 581 as at 31 December 2011 to US$ 30 942 083 as at 31 
December 2012 as a result of  growth in retained earnings.

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENTS

The  Group  is  committed  to  playing  an  active  role  in  the  communities  it  serves.    Our  community  investments  are 
channelled into education, the disadvantaged, vulnerable groups, protection of  the environment, wild life conservation, 
the  arts  and  various  sporting  disciplines.    During  the  year  the  Group  invested  US$100  000  in  cash  and  practical 
resources for various deserving projects.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

In  line  with  our  corporate  strategic  thrust  of   enhancing  service  delivery  and  banking  convenience  to  our  valued 
high net worth individuals and businesses, we successfully launched the Visa International Debit Card, SMS Alerts, 
E-Statements, DSTV Payments Real-Time Integration and Real-Time Interface for ZIMRA obligation payments.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

The  Group  secured  lines  of   credit  amounting  to  US$26  million  in  the  year  and  these  have  allowed  the  Bank  to 
underwrite more lending business for our clients. 

DIRECTORATE

Mr Mainos Mudukuti resigned from the Board on 22 May 2012. I would like to thank Mr Mudukuti for his invaluable 
contributions to the Board over the years.  There were no other changes to the composition of  the Board during the 
year under review.

APPRECIATION

I would like to express my gratitude to our valued clients, existing and new shareholders and the Regulatory Authorities 
for  their  support  during  the  period  under  review.  I  would  also  like  to  record  my  appreciation  to  my  fellow  Board 
members, management and staff  for their unwavering commitment and sterling dedication which gave rise to the 
attainment of  these results. 

T N MUNDAWARARA
CHAIRMAN

27 March 2013

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NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

for the year ended 31 December 2012

We have pleasure in presenting to shareholders our report and the audited financial statements of  the Group for the 
year ended 31 December 2012.

1.    SHARE CAPITAL

The authorised and issued share capital of  the Company are as follows:-

1.1   Authorised:  3 500 000 000 ordinary shares of  US$0.000028 each.

1.2  

Issued and fully paid:  2 807 107 289 ordinary shares of  US$0.000028 each.

  No share options were exercised either by directors or managerial staff  during the year.

2.    GROUP ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS

 After providing for depreciation and taxation, the Group posted an attributable profit of  US$7 570 502 for the 
year ended 31 December 2012 (2011 – US$4 538 456). 

3.    CAPITAL ADEQUACY

 As at 31 December 2012, the Bank’s capital adequacy ratio computed under Bank for International Settlements 
(BIS) rules was 15.50% (2011 – 14.37 %).

4.    DIRECTORATE

4.1   Board of Directors

  Holding Company

T N Mundawarara  
  A M T Mutsonziwa  
J A Mushore* 
F Zimuto*  
  B Ndachena* 
J T Makoni 
  B W Madzivire 

L  Majonga (Ms) 
J Chigwedere 
J de la Fargue 
J Chenevix-Trench  

*Executive

(Chairman and Independent Non-executive Director)
(Deputy Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director)
(Group Chief  Executive Officer)
(Deputy Group Chief  Executive Officer)
(Chief  Financial Officer) 
(Non-Executive Director)
(Independent Non-Executive Director)
(Independent Non-Executive Director)
(Independent Non-Executive Director)
(Non-Executive Director)
(Non-Executive Director)

  Mr. M. Mudukuti resigned from the board with effect from 22 May 2012. 

 In accordance with the Articles of  Association, Mr B Ndachena, Mr J de la Fargue and Mr J Chenevix-Trench will 
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). All retiring directors, being eligible, offer 
themselves for re-election. 

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

 The NMBZ Holdings Limited board comprises of  eleven directors while the NMB Bank Limited board comprises 
of   thirteen  directors.  The  boards  of   the  Holding  company  and  the  Bank  are  almost  identical  as  they  share 
ten directors. The Group obtained regulatory approval to have similar boards for the Group and the banking 
subsidiary as the Bank was the Group’s only operating subsidiary.

The following directors sit on the Bank’s Board only:

  B P Washaya

F S Mangozho
L Chinyamutangira

4.2   Directors’ interests

 As at 31 December 2012 the Directors of  the Group (NMBZ Holdings Limited and the Bank) held the following 
direct and indirect beneficial interests in the shares of  the Company:

T N Mundawarara 
  A M T Mutsonziwa 
  B Ndachena 

J A Mushore** 
J T Makoni** 
F Zimuto** 
  B W Madzivire 

L Majonga (Ms) 
J Chigwedere 
J de la Fargue*** 
J Chenevix-Trench*** 

  B P Washaya* 

F S Mangozho* 
L Chinyamutangira* 

31 December 
2012 
Shares 

31 December  

2011
Shares

39 901 
55 691 
350 000 
1 646 969 
6 447 904 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
20 692 
- 
170 334 

39 901
55 691
350 000
1 646 969
6 447 904
-
-
-
-
5 294 005
2 806 866
20 692
-
152 482

8 731 491 

16 814 510

*B P Washaya, F S Mangozho and L Chinyamutangira are NMB Bank Limited Executive Directors. 

 **Dr. J Makoni, Mr J Mushore and Mr F Zimuto hold non-beneficial interests in Cornerstone Trust, Alsace Trust 
and Wamambo Investments Trust, respectively.

 ***Mr  J  Chenevix-Trench  and  Mr  J  de  la  Fargue  represent  interests  in  African  Century  Financial  Services 
Investments. 

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

4.4   Directors’ attendance at meetings

4.4.1  Board of Directors

  Name 

  Mr T N Mundawarara 
  Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 
  Mr J A Mushore 
  Mr F Zimuto 
  Mr B Ndachena 
  Mr B W Madzivire 
  Mr L Majonga (Ms) 
  Dr J T Makoni 
  Mr J Chigwedere 
  Mr J de la Fargue 
  Mr J Chenevix-Trench 

4.4.2  Audit Committee 

  Name 

  Mr B W Madzivire 
  Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 
  Ms L Majonga 

4.4.3  Risk Management Committee

  Name 

  Mr J Chigwedere 
  Ms L Majonga 
  Mr B P Washaya 
  Mr J de la Fargue 
  Mr J A Mushore 
  Mr F Zimuto 
  Mr F Mangozho 

Meetings 
held 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings 
held 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings 
held 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings
attended
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4

Meetings
attended
4
3
4

Meetings
attended
4
4
4
3
3
4
4

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

4.4.4  Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO), Finance & Strategy Committee

  Name 

  Mr T N Mundawarara 
  Mr B P Washaya 
  Mr B Ndachena 
  Mr J Mushore 
  Mr J Chenevix-Trench

(alternate J de la Fargue) 

  Mr J Chigwedere 
  Mr F Zimuto 
  Mr F S Mangozho 
  Mr L Chinyamutangira 

4.4.5  Loans Review Committee

  Name 

  Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 
  Ms L Majonga* 
  Mr B Ndachena 

Meetings 
held 
4 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings
attended
4
4
4
3

4 
4 
4 
4 
4 

4
3
4
4
4

Meetings 
held 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings
attended
3
2
4

 *Ms. L Majonga became a member of  the committee with effect from 7 August 2012 and attended the two 
meetings left in the year subsequent to her appointment. 

4.4.6  Human Resources, Remuneration and Nominations Committee

Meetings 
held 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings 
held 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 

Meetings
attended
3
4
3
4
4
4
4

Meetings
attended
4
5
3
5
5
5

  Name 

  Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 
  Mr T N Mundawarara 
  Mr J Chenevix – Trench 
  Mr J A Mushore 
  Mr B Madzivire 
  Mr B P Washaya 
  Mr F Zimuto 

4.4.7  Credit Committee

  Name 

  Mr T N Mundawarara 
  Mr J de la Fargue 
  Mr J Mushore 
  Mr F Zimuto 
  B P Washaya 
  Mr L Chinyamutangira 

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

5.    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 NMBZ  Holdings  Limited  adheres  to  international  best  practice  with  regards  to  corporate  governance.  In 
particular, the Group emulates corporate governance principles set out in the Combined Code of  the United 
Kingdom, the King III Report of  South Africa and the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe (RBZ) Corporate Governance 
Guideline. The Board has set up the Audit Committee, Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, ALCO, 
Finance  and  Strategy  Committee,  Credit  Committee,  Loans  Review  Committee  and  the  Risk  Management 
Committee to assist in the discharge of  its duties and responsibilities.

5.1   The Board of Directors

 The NMBZ Holdings Limited board comprises of  three executive and eight non-executive directors while the 
NMB Bank board comprises of  four executive and nine non-executive directors. The Chairpersons of  the board 
and all the board committees are independent non-executive directors. The boards and the board committees 
meet at least four times a year.  

5.2   Audit Committee

 The committee oversees the Group’s financial reporting process, monitoring the integrity and appropriateness 
of  the Group’s financial statements; evaluating the adequacy of  the Group’s financial and operational processes, 
compliance, internal controls and risk management processes and the selection, compensation, independence 
and performance of  the Group’s external and internal auditors. The Committee meets at least four times a 
year. The Committee meets regularly with the company’s internal and external auditors. Both the internal and 
external auditors have unrestricted access to the audit committee to ensure their independence and objectivity.  

  Membership: 

Mr B W Madzivire  
Ms L Majonga 
Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 

Chairperson - Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Independent Non-Executive Director 

5.3   Human Resources, Remuneration and Nominations Committee

 The  committee  is  responsible  for  setting  the  Group’s  remuneration  philosophy  and  reviews  the  overall 
remuneration  structures  of   the  Group,  including  all  material  remuneration  proposals  and  packages  for 
Executive Directors and senior personnel. 

  Membership: 

Chairman - Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Group Chief  Executive Officer
Deputy Group Chief  Executive Officer 

Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 
Mr T N Mundawarara 
Mr B W Madzivire  
Mr J A Mushore   
Mr F Zimuto 
Mr J Chenevix –Trench  Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Dr J T Makoni 
Managing Director
Mr B P Washaya  

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

5.4  

Loans Review Committee

 The Loans Review Committee assesses compliance of  the loan book with the lending policy and the Banking 
Regulations. The committee conducts loan reviews independent of  any person or committee responsible for 
sanctioning credit. 

  Membership: 

Mr A M T Mutsonziwa 
Ms L Majonga 
Mr B Ndachena   

Chairman  - Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Chief  Finance Officer  

5.5   Credit Committee

 The Credit Committee’s main responsibilities are to consider loan applications beyond the discretionary limits 
of  the management Credit Committee and to direct the formulation of, review and monitor the credit principles 
and policies of  the Group. 

  Membership: 

Mr T N Mundawarara 
Mr J A Mushore   
Mr F Zimuto 
Mr J de la Fargue 
Mr B P Washaya  
Mr L Chinyamutangira  Executive Director - Banking 

Chairman - Independent Non-Executive Director
Group Chief  Executive Officer  
Deputy Group Chief  Executive Officer
Non-Executive Director
Managing Director 

5.6   Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO), Finance and Strategy Committee

 The  ALCO,  Finance  &  Strategy  Committee  is  responsible  for  deriving  the  most  appropriate  strategy  for  the 
Group  in  terms  of   the  mix  of   assets  and  liabilities  given  its  expectations  of   the  future  and  the  potential 
consequences  of   interest-rate  movements,  liquidity  constraints,  foreign  exchange  exposure  and  capital 
adequacy. The committee also ensures that such strategy is in line with the Group’s risk appetite. In addition, 
the committee monitors the business and financial strategies of  the Group. 

  Membership: 

Chairman-Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr T N Mundawarara 
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Mr J Chigwedere  
Group Chief  Executive Officer 
Mr J A Mushore   
Deputy Group Chief  Executive Officer 
Mr F Zimuto  
Managing Director 
Mr B P Washaya  
Chief  Finance Officer
Mr B Ndachena   
Mr F S Mangozho 
Executive Director -Treasury 
Mr L Chinyamutangira  Executive Director - Banking 
Mr J Chenevix-Trench   Non - Executive Director 
(alternate J de la Fargue)  
Dr. J T Makoni 

Non - Executive Director 

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

5.7   Risk Management Committee

 The Risk Management Committee oversees the quality, integrity and reliability of  the Group’s risk management 
systems and reviews all group-wide risks. 

  Membership: 

Mr J Chigwedere  
Mr J de la Fargue  
Ms L Majonga 
Mr J A Mushore   
Mr F Zimuto 
Mr B P Washaya  
Mr F Mangozho   

Chairman - Independent Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director 
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Chief  Executive Officer
Deputy Chief  Executive Officer
Managing Director 
Executive Director - Treasury 

5.8   Professional Advice

The non-executive directors have access to independent professional advice at the Group’s expense.

6.    AUDITORS

 At the forthcoming Annual General Meeting shareholders will be asked to authorise the directors to approve the 
auditor’s remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2012 and to appoint auditors of  the Company for the 
ensuing year.  

  By order of  the Board

V Mutandwa

  Company Secretary

  Harare

27 March 2013

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY

for the year ended 31 December 2012

1.    RESPONSIBILITY 

 The Directors of  the Company are mandated by the Companies Act to maintain adequate accounting records 
and to prepare financial statements that present a true and fair view of  the state of  affairs of  the Company 
at the end of  each financial year. The information contained in these financial statements has been prepared 
on a going concern basis and is in accordance with the provisions of  the Companies Act [Chapter 24:03]; the 
Banking Act [Chapter 24:20]; and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).

2.    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

 In its operations, the Group is guided by principles of  corporate governance derived from the King III Report, 
the United Kingdom Combined Code and the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe Corporate Governance Guideline. The 
directors of  the Group are cognisant of  their responsibility to exercise the duty of  care and act in good faith in 
order to safeguard all stakeholders’ interests.

3.    BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

 Board appointments are made in a manner that ensures an adequate mix of  skills and expertise on the board. 
The majority of  the group’s non-executive directors are independent and thus provide the necessary checks and 
balances on the board and ensure that the interests of  all stakeholders are taken into account in the decision 
making process. The Chairman of  the board is an independent non-executive director. The board is assisted by 
various committees in executing its responsibilities. The board meets at least quarterly to assess risk, review 
financial performance, and provide guidance to management on operational and policy issues.  

 The  board  conducts  an  annual  evaluation  to  assess  its  effectiveness  and  develop  remedial  action  plans  to 
address  weaknesses  noted  from  the  evaluation.  The  evaluation  involves  an  assessment  of   collective  board 
performance, the chairperson’s performance and individual directors’ performance. 

 During the current year under review the evaluation of  the performance of  the collective board, the chairperson’s 
and the individual directors’ was done.

4.   

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS 

 The board is responsible for ensuring that effective internal control systems are implemented within the Group. 
The Group maintains internal controls and systems designed to provide reasonable assurance of  the integrity 
and reliability of  its records, safeguard the assets of  the Group and prevent and detect fraud and errors. The 
Audit  Committee  in  conjunction  with  the  external  auditors  of   the  Group  reviews  and  assesses  the  internal 
control systems of  the Group in key risk areas. 

The key procedures which the Board considers essential to provide effective control include:

i)   An  organisation  structure  with  strong  management,  working  within  defined  limits  of   responsibility  and 

authority;

ii)   An annual budgeting process with re-forecasts to reflect changing circumstances, and the identification of  

key risks and opportunities; and

iii)  Detailed monthly management accounts with comparisons against budgets through comprehensive variance 

analyses.

 Nothing has come to the attention of  the directors to indicate that any material breakdown in the functioning 
of  these internal control procedures and systems has occurred during the year under review.

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

5.    GOING CONCERN

 The Directors have assessed the ability of  the Group to continue operating as a going concern and believe that 
the preparation of  these financial statements on a going concern is still appropriate.

6.   

INTERNAL AUDIT 

 The  internal  audit  function  has  formally  defined  objectives,  authority,  and  responsibilities  enshrined  in  the 
Audit  Charter,  which  principles  are  consistent  with  those  of   the  Institute  of   Internal  Auditors.  The  function 
is guided by the Internal Audit Manual and the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe’s Guideline on Minimum Internal 
Audit Standards in Banking Institutions, in conducting its activities. The internal audit function is independent 
of   business  lines  and  has  unrestricted  access  to  the  Audit  Committee.  The  internal  audit  functions  include 
evaluating  the  effectiveness  of   the  risk  management  systems,  reviewing  the  systems  of   internal  controls 
including internal financial controls and the conduct of  the Group’s operations.

7.    REMUNERATION 

 The Remuneration Committee determines the remuneration policy for the Group. The remuneration policy is 
designed to reward performance and retain highly skilled individuals. Accordingly, a discretionary performance 
related bonus is offered in addition to a basic salary package.  

8.    EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT 

 The Group encourages active participation by its employees in its ownership. In line with this commitment, 
managerial  employees  have  in  the  past  participated  in  the  Company’s  share  option  scheme.  The  Group  is 
working  on  operationalizing  a  new  share  option  scheme  for  staff   members  approved  in  the  2012  Annual 
General Meeting. The Group is also committed to enhancing the skills of  staff  and sponsors attendance of  
courses at reputable local and international institutions.   

9.    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

 The  Group  recognises  its  responsibility  in  the  society  within  which  it  operates.  Pursuant  to  this,  the  Group 
sponsors the arts and sports and also donates to deserving charities from time to time. Activities and charities 
supported  during  the  year  ended  31  December  2012  included  special  education  needs,  health  and  social 
services, the environment and the arts.

10.   REGULATION 

 The banking subsidiary of  the Group is subject to regulation and supervision by the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe, 
which conducts the functions of  the Registrar of  Banking Institutions and is also the supervisor of  banking 
institutions.  Where  appropriate,  the  Group  participates  in  industry-consultative  meetings  and  discussion 
groups aimed at enhancing the business environment. 

11.   ETHICS 

 As a Group, we aim to ensure that we adhere to the highest standards of  responsible business practice. In that 
regard, the Group’s values include integrity and excellence. The Group’s employees are thus expected to adhere 
to the highest standards of  personal integrity and professional conduct. The Group monitors its staff  conduct 
through the code of  conduct and ensures through its anti money-laundering policies that it does not conduct 
business with entities whose activities are unethical.  

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

12.  

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of  these financial statements in accordance 
with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS)  and  in  the  manner  required  by  the  Companies  Act 
(Chapter  24:03),  the  Banking  Act  (Chapter  24:20)  and  other  relevant  regulations  made  thereunder  and  for 
such internal control as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of  financial statements 
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

 The directors have satisfied themselves that the Group is in a sound financial position and that it has adequate 
resources to continue operating in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they are satisfied that it is appropriate 
to prepare the financial statements of  the Group on a going concern basis.      

Approval of the financial statements

The financial statements of  the Company and Group appearing on pages 19 to 80 were approved by the board of  
directors on 27 March 2013 and are signed on their behalf  by:

…………………………...................……….  
T N Mundawarara 
Chairman  

………………….........................……..
J A  Mushore
Group Chief  Executive Officer

27 March 2013   

27 March 2013

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED

Report on the financial statements 

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of  NMBZ Holdings Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries 
(the  Group),  which  comprise  the  consolidated  and  company  statements  of   financial  position  as  at  31  December 
2012, the consolidated and company statements of  comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the 
year then ended and notes, comprising a summary of  significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes to 
the financial statements as set out on pages 23 to 36 and 37 to 80 respectively.

Directors’ responsibility for the financial statements 

The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of  these financial statements in accordance 
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in the manner required by the Companies Act (Chapter 
24:03), the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20) and other relevant regulations made thereunder and for such internal control 
as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of  financial statements that are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

Auditors’ responsibility 

Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these  financial  statements  based  on  our  audit.  We  conducted  our 
audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical 
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of  the risks of  
material misstatement of  the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, 
the  auditor  considers  internal  control  relevant  to  the  entity’s  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of   the  financial 
statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose 
of  expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of  the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the 
appropriateness of  accounting policies used and the reasonableness of  accounting estimates made by the directors, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of  the financial statements.  

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit 
opinion. 

Opinion 

In  our  opinion,  the  financial  statements  present  a  true  and  fair  view  of   the  financial  position  of   the  Group  and 
Company as at 31 December 2012, and of  the Group’s and Company’s financial performance and cash flows for the 
year  then  ended  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  and  in  a  manner  required  by  the 
Companies Act (Chapter 24:03), the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20) and relevant regulations made thereunder. 

KPMG
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ZIMBABWE) 

27 March 2013

KPMG, a Zimbabwean partnership and a member firm of  the
KPMG network of  independent member firms affliated with KMPG
International Corporative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

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18

NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the year ended 31 December 2012

Note 

                             GROUP                                   COMPANY    
2011 
2011 
US$
US$ 

2012 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

Interest income 
Interest expense 

Net interest income 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Non-interest income 

Net operating income 
Operating expenditure 
Impairment losses on loans and advances 
Share of  profit of  associate 

Profit before taxation 
Taxation   

6 
6 

27 543 784 

--------------- 
17 493 781 
1 902 337 
15 609 630 
---------------- 
35 005 748 

4 
22 517 188 
5       (10 050 003)        (8 257 254) 
--------------- 
14 259 934 
1 289 729 
9 830 798 
-------------- 
25 380 461 

240 740 
– 
--------- 
240 740 
– 
13 260 
---------- 
254 000 
7       (21 452 714)      (17 004 270)         (797 333) 
– 
– 

         (3 985 062)        (2 296 111) 
113 573 

434 252 

20 

168 416
–
-----------
168 416
–
77 162
-----------
245 578
–
–
–

10 002 224 

8         (2 431 722)        (1 655 197) 

6 193 653           (543 333)  245 578
21 199        (47 306)

Profit for the year 

7 570 502 

4 538 456           (522 134)  198 272

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of  tax   

– 

– 

– 

–

Total comprehensive income for the year 

7 570 502 

4 538 456           (522 134)  198 272

Attributable to:
Owners of  the parent 
Non – controlling interests 

7 570 502 
– 

4 538 456           (522 134)  198 272
–

– 

– 

Earnings per share (US cents)
       -Basic 
       -Diluted basic 

9 
9 

0.27 
0.27 

0.16
0.16

7 570 502 

4 538 456           (522 134)  198 272

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

as at 31 December 2012

Note 

                             GROUP                                   COMPANY    
2011 
2011 
US$
US$ 

2012 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

EQUITY
Share capital 
Capital reserves 
Retained earnings 

Total equity 

LIABILITIES

10 
11 
12 

78 598 
18 084 902 
12 778 583 

78 598 

78 598
16 806 650  15 783 219  15 783 219
293 516

6 486 333        (228 618) 

78 598 

30 942 083 

23 371 581  15 633 199  16 155 333

Deposits and other liabilities 
Current tax liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 

13 
8.4 
15 

195 002 633 
588 966 
– 

142 757 778 
1 157 974 
– 

993 958 
– 
– 

129
44 798
7 042

Total liabilities 

195 591 599 

143 915 752 

993 958 

51 969

Total equity and liabilities 

226 533 682 

167 287 333  16 627 157  16 207 302

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 
Current tax asset 
Investment securities held to 
   maturity          
Loans, advances and other 
   assets   
Non-current assets held for sale 
Investments:-

Trade investment 

  Associate 
  Subsidiaries 
  Quoted and other investments 
Investment properties 
Property and equipment 
Deferred tax asset 

16 
8.4 

58 171 045 
– 

32 265 953 
– 

51 
179 129 

95 631
–

14 

5 501 963 

2 126 657 

– 

–

17 
18 

19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
15 

146 599 994 
2 225 300 

122 260 663 
– 

177 486  1 749 172
–

– 

195 790 
1 025 919 
– 
130 316 
3 115 300 
8 187 459 
1 380 596 

190 980 
591 667 

118 048 
2 510 000 
6 801 982 
421 383 

113 277 
499 538 

109 702
499 538
–  15 609 111  13 722 112
31 147
–
–
–

34 408 
– 
– 
14 157 

Total assets 

226 533 682 

167 287 333  16 627 157  16 207 302

…………………………………….. 
T N MUNDAWARARA

)

)   Directors

…………………………………….. 
J A MUSHORE 

) 

27 March 2013 

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………………………….…
V MUTANDWA
Company Secretary

27 March 2013

NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012       
                                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the year ended 31 December 2012

GROUP 

                        Capital reserves

Share 
Capital 
US$ 

Share 
Premium 
US$ 

Share
Option   Regulatory 
Reserve 
US$ 

Reserve 
US$ 

Retained
Earnings 
US$ 

Total
US$

78 598  15 737 548 

45 671 

883 414 

2 087 894  18 833 125

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4 538 456 

4 538 456

140 017         (140 017) 

–

Balances at 1 January 2011 
Total comprehensive income 
   for the year 
Impairment allowance for loans 
   and advances 

Balances at 31 December 2011 

78 598  15 737 548 

45 671 

1 023 431 

6 486 333  23 371 581

Total comprehensive income 
   for the year 
Impairment allowance for loans 
   and advances 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

7 570 502 

7 570 502

1 278 252     (1 278 252) 

–

Balances at 31 December 2012 

78 598  15 737 548 

45 671 

2 301 683  12 778 583  30 942 083

COMPANY 

Share 

Share 
Capital  Premium 
US$ 

US$ 

Share 
Option  
Reserve 
US$ 

Retained
/(loss) 
Earnings 
US$ 

Total
US$

Balances at 1 January 2011 
Total comprehensive income 
   for the year 

Balances at 31 December 2011 
Total comprehensive income 
   for the year 

78 598  15 737 548 

45 671 

95 244  15 957 061

– 

– 

– 

198 272 

198 272

78 598  15 737 548 

45 671 

293 516  16 155 333

– 

– 

–        (522 134)        (522 134)

Balances at 31 December 2012 

78 598  15 737 548 

45 671        (228 618)  15 633 199

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

for the year ended 31 December 2012

                                                                                             GROUP                                     COMPANY    

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2011 
US$

10 002 224 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit/(loss) before taxation 
Non-cash items
–
  -Impairment losses on loans and advances  
3 985 062 
–
  -Investment properties fair value adjustment                    (2 538 710) 
  -(Profit)/loss on disposal of  property and equipment                 (725) 
–
  -Quoted and other investments fair value adjustment            (17 078)                (5 689)              (6 837)      (22 989)
–        (27 173)
  -Profit on disposal of  quoted and other investments  
–              (27 173) 
–
– 
  -Impairment reversal on land and buildings                           (77 472)           (250 000) 
–
– 
  -Depreciation 
756 191 
–
– 
  -Share of  associate’s profit                                                 (434 252)           (113 573) 

2 296 111 
40 000 
18 046 

6 193 653           (543 333)  245 578

1 430 956 

– 
– 
– 

Operating cash flows before changes in
   operating assets and liabilities 

12 350 005           8 907 566          (550 170)  195 416

Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Deposits and other liabilities 
52 244 855         59 601 334 
Loans, advances and other assets                                    (28 324 393)       (48 936 370) 
Investment securities held to maturity                                (3 375 306)           (132 072) 

993 829 
1 571 687 
– 

–
93 190
–

Net cash inflow generated from operations 

32 895 161 

19 440 458 

2 015 346 

 288 606

Taxation
Corporate tax paid (note 8.4)                                              (3 959 943)      (1 765 544)           (223 927) 
– 
Capital gains tax paid 

(2 998) 

– 

(400)
(2 998)

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

28 935 218 

17 671 916 

1 791 419 

285 208

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
– 
4 688 
Proceeds on disposal of  property and equipment 
– 
Purchase of  property and equipment                                 (2 744 679)        (3 568 013) 
– 
Improvements to investment property                                   (291 890) 
– 
Increase in investment in subsidiary 
–        (1 886 999) 
– 
Proceeds from disposal of  quoted and other
  investments  
Increase in investment in associate 

– 
59 961 
–            (249 538) 

6 443 

– 
59 961
–      (249 538)

–
–
–
–

Net cash outflow from investing activities                           (3 030 126)        (3 752 902)       (1 886 999)     (189 577)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issue of  shares 

– 

– 

– 

–

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of  the year 

25 905 092 

13 919 014             (95 580) 

95 631

32 265 953 

18 346 939 

95 631 

–

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of  
   the year (note 16) 

58 171 045 

32 265 953 

51 

95 631

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

for the year ended 31 December 2012

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

for the year ended 31 December 2012

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Business  combinations  are  accounted  for  in  accordance  with  the  acquisition  method.  This  involves  recognising 
identifiable assets (including previously unrecognised intangible assets) and liabilities (including contingent liabilities 
and excluding future restructuring) of  the acquired business at fair value.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of  the Company and its subsidiaries. All 
companies in the Group have a December year end. Inter-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are 
eliminated on consolidation.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries  are  those  enterprises  controlled  by  the  Company.  Control  exists  when  the  company  has  the  power, 
directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of  an enterprise so as to obtain benefits from its 
activities.  The financial statements of  subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements, using the 
Acquisition Method, from the date that control effectively commences until the date that control effectively ceases.  
All intra  –group  balances,  transactions,  unrealised gains  and  losses resulting  from  intra  –  group  transactions  and 
dividends are eliminated in full.  Losses within a subsidiary are attributed to the non – controlling interest even if  that 
results in a deficit balance.

A change in the ownership interest of  a subsidiary, without loss of  control is accounted for as an equity transaction.  
If  the group loses control over a subsidiary it:
•	 Derecognises	the	assets	(including	goodwill)	and	liabilities	of 	the	subsidiary;
•	 Derecognises	the	carrying	amount	of 	any	non-controlling	interest;
•	 Derecognises	the	fair	value	of 	the	consideration	received;
•	 Derecognises	the	cumulative	transaction	differences	recorded	in	equity;
•	 Derecognises	the	fair	value	of 	any	investment	retained;
•	 Derecognises	any	surplus	or	deficit	in	profit	or	loss;	and
•	

	Reclassifies	the	parent’s	share	of 	components	previously	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	income	to	profit	or	
loss or retained earnings as appropriate.

In the Holding Company’s separate financial statements investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost.

Associates

The Group’s investment in its associate is accounted for using the equity method. An associate is an entity in which the 
Group has significant influence.  Under the equity method, the investment in the associate is carried in the statement 
of  financial position at cost plus post acquisition changes in the Group’s share of  net assets of  the associate. Goodwill 
relating to the associate is included in the carrying amount of  the investment and is neither amortised nor individually 
tested for impairment.

The income statement reflects the share of  the results of  operations of  the associate. Where there has been a change 
recognised directly in the equity of  the associate, the Group recognises its share of  any changes and discloses this, 
when  applicable,  in  the  statement  of   changes  in  equity.  Unrealised  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  transactions 
between the Group and the associate are eliminated to the extent of  the interest in the associate.  The share of  profit 
of  an associate is shown on the face of  the income statement. This is the profit attributable to equity holders of  
the associate and therefore is profit after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of  the associate.  The 
financial statements of  the associate are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. 

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for the year ended 31 December 2012

Associates (Cont’d)

Where  necessary,  adjustments  are  made  to  bring  the  accounting  policies  in  line  with  those  of   the  Group.    After 
application of  the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional impairment 
loss on the Group’s investment in its associate. The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is any 
objective  evidence  that  the  investment  in  the  associate  is  impaired.  If   this  is  the  case  the  Group  calculates  the 
amount  of   impairment  as  the  difference  between  the  recoverable  amount  of   the  associate  and  its  carrying  value 
and recognises the amount in the ‘share of  profit of  an associate’ in the income statement. Upon loss of  significant 
influence  over  the  associate,  the  Group  measures  and  recognises  any  retaining  investment  at  its  fair  value.  Any 
difference between the carrying amount of  the associate upon loss of  significant influence and the fair value of  the 
retaining investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.

IAS  28  “Investment  in  associates”  states  that  investments  in  associates  by  venture  capital  organisations,  mutual 
funds, unit trusts and similar organisations that are classified as available for sale and accounted for in accordance 
with IAS 39 “Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement” are exempt from equity accounting.  The Group 
measures such investments at cost.

Quoted and trade investments

Quoted investments comprise interests in equities listed on a public exchange and are accounted for at fair value.  The 
fair value is determined using quoted market prices in active markets.

Trade  investments  comprise  interests  in  unquoted  equities  and  are  accounted  for  at  fair  value.    The  fair  value  is 
determined using valuation techniques or pricing models.

Goodwill

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is recognised as an asset and is measured initially at its cost, being 
the excess of  the cost of  the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of  the identifiable 
assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of  the acquired entity.  Subsequently, the goodwill is tested for impairment 
annually or more frequently if  events or changes in circumstances indicated that it might be impaired.  Impairment 
losses on goodwill are not reversed.  If  the cost of  acquisition is less than the fair values of  the identifiable net assets 
acquired, the discount on acquisition is recognised directly in profit or loss in the year of  acquisition.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States Dollars (US$), which is also the parent Company’s 
functional currency.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate prevailing at the date of  the transaction.  
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are translated at the closing rate at the reporting 
date.    Non-monetary  assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  historical  cost  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are 
translated at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction date.  Foreign exchange differences arising on translation 
are recognised in profit or loss. 

Non – monetary items measured at fair value in foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date 
when the fair value was determined.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

TAXATION

Current taxation

Income tax on the statement of  comprehensive income for the year comprises current and deferred tax.  Current 
income tax is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in equity or other 
comprehensive income, in which case the related tax is also recognised in equity or other comprehensive income.

Current tax is expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using rates enacted or substantially enacted 
at the reporting date in the country where the Group operates and generates taxable income and any adjustment to 
tax payable in respect of  previous years.

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered 
from or paid to the taxation authorities.

Deferred taxation

Provision  for  deferred  taxation  is  made  using  the  liability  method  in  respect  of   temporary  differences  between 
the carrying amounts of  assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation 
purposes.  Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
•	

	Where	 the	 deferred	 tax	 liability	 arises	 from	 the	 initial	 recognition	 of 	 goodwill	 or	 of 	 an	 asset	 or	 liability	 in	 a	
transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of  the transaction, affects neither the accounting 
profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
	In	respect	of 	taxable	temporary	differences	associated	with	investments	in	subsidiaries,	where	the	timing	of 	the	
reversal of  the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not 
reverse in the foreseeable future.

•	

Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of  unused tax credits and 
unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible 
temporary differences, and the carry forward of  unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised except:
•	

	Where	the	deferred	tax	asset	relating	to	the	deductible	temporary	difference	arises	from	the	initial	recognition	of 	
an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of  the transaction, affects 
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
	In	respect	of 	deductible	temporary	differences	associated	with	investments	in	subsidiaries,	deferred	tax	assets	
are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable 
future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

•	

The amount of  deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of  realisation or settlement of  the carrying 
amount of  assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.  Deferred 
income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset 
is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted 
at the reporting date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available 
against which the asset can be utilised.  The carrying amount of  deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date 
and reduced to the extent that is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part 
of  the deferred income tax asset to be utilised.  Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting 
date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred 
tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in equity or other 
comprehensive income, in which case the related tax is also recognised in equity or other comprehensive income.

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NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of  new shares are shown 
in equity as a deduction, net of  tax from the proceeds.  

Dividend distribution
Dividend  distribution  on  ordinary  shares  are  recognised  in  equity  in  the  period  in  which  they  are  declared  by  the 
Company’s directors. 

IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON LOANS AND ADVANCES

Impairment
A provision for loan impairment is established if  there is objective evidence as a result of  one or more events that has 
occurred after the initial recognition of  the asset (an incurred “loss event”) that the Group will not be able to collect 
all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of  loans.  The amount of  the provision is the difference 
between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount, being the present value of  expected cash flows, including 
amounts recoverable from guarantees and collateral, discounted at the original effective interest rate of  loans.

The  loan  loss  provision  also  covers  losses  where  there  is  objective  evidence  that  incurred  losses  are  present  in 
components of  the loan portfolio at the reporting date.  These have been estimated based upon historical patterns 
of   losses  in  each  component,  the  credit  ratings  allocated  to  the  borrowers  and  reflecting  the  current  economic 
climate in which the borrowers operate.  When a loan is uncollectible, it is written off  against the related provision for 
impairment; subsequent recoveries are credited to the profit or loss.

If  there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the carrying amount of  the asset is reduced 
through the use of  an allowance account and the amount of  the loss is recognised in profit or loss.  If, in a subsequent 
year, the amount of  the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of  an event occurring after the 
impairment  was  recognised,  the  previously  recognised  impairment  loss  is  increased  or  reduced  by  adjusting  the 
allowance account.  If  a future write-off  is later recovered, the recovery is credited in profit or loss.

Regulatory Guidelines And International Financial Reporting Standards Requirements In Respect Of The Group’s 
Banking Activities

The  Banking  Regulations  2000  issued  by  the  Reserve  Bank  of   Zimbabwe  (RBZ)  give  guidance  on  provisioning  for 
doubtful debts and stipulate certain minimum percentages to be applied to the respective categories of  the loan book.

International  Accounting  Standard  39  (IAS  39),  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement  (IAS39) 
prescribes the provisioning for impairment losses based on the actual loan losses incurred in the past applied to the 
sectoral analysis of  book debts and the discounting of  expected cash flows on specific problem accounts.

The two prescriptions are likely to give different results.  The Board has taken the view that where the IAS 39 charge 
is less than the amount provided for in the Banking Regulations, the difference is recognised directly in equity as a 
transfer  from retained earnings to a regulatory reserve and where it is more, the full amount will be charged to profit 
or loss.

Non-Performing Loans 

Interest on loans and advances is accrued to income until such time as reasonable doubt exists about its recoverability, 
thereafter and until all or part of  the loan is written off, interest continues to accrue on customer’s accounts but is 
not included in income.  Such suspended interest is deducted from loans and advances in the statement of  financial 
position.  This policy meets the requirements of  the Banking Regulations, 2000.

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Renegotiated Loans and Advances

Where possible, the Group seeks to restructure loans rather than to take possession of  collateral.  This may involve 
extending  the  payment  arrangements  and  the  agreement  of   new  loan  conditions.    Once  the  terms  have  been  re-
negotiated,  any  impairment  is  measured  using  the  original  effective  interest  rate  (EIR)  as  calculated  before  the 
modification of  terms and the loan is no longer considered past due.  Management continuously renews re-negotiated 
loans to ensure that all criteria are met and that future payments are likely to occur.  The loans continue to be subject 
to an individual or collective impairment assessment, calculated using the loans original EIR.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial	instruments	–	initial	recognition	and	subsequent	measurement	

(i)    Date of recognition

 All financial assets and liabilities are initially recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the bank becomes 
a party to the contractual provisions of  the instrument. This includes ’regular way trades’: purchases or sales 
of  financial assets that require delivery of  assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or 
convention in the market place.

(ii)  

Initial measurement of financial instruments
 The classification of  financial instruments at initial recognition depends on their purpose and characteristics 
and the management’s intention in acquiring them. All financial instruments are measured initially at their fair 
value plus transaction costs, except in the case of  financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at fair value 
through profit or loss.

(iii)  Financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading 

 Financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading are recorded in the statement of  financial position at fair 
value. Changes in fair value are recognised in ‘Non-interest income’. Interest and dividend income or expense 
is recorded in ‘Interest income or expense’ and “Non-interest income” respectively according to the terms of  
the contract, or when the right to the payment has been established.

 Included in this classification are debt securities, equities and short positions and customer loans that have 
been acquired principally for the purpose of  selling or repurchasing in the near term.

(iv)   Financial assets and financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss 

 Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  classified  in  this  category  are  those  that  have  been  designated  by 
management  upon  initial  recognition.  Management  may  only  designate  an  instrument  at  fair  value  through 
profit or loss upon initial recognition when the following criteria are met, and designation is determined on an 
instrument-by-instrument basis:

•	

•	

•	

	The	designation	eliminates	or	significantly	reduces	the	inconsistent	treatment	that	would	otherwise	arise	
from measuring the assets or liabilities or recognising gains or losses on them on a different basis.

	The	 assets	 and	 liabilities	 are	 part	 of 	 a	 group	 of 	 financial	 assets,	 financial	 liabilities	 or	 both,	 which	 are	
managed  and  their  performance  evaluated  on  a  fair  value  basis,  in  accordance  with  a  documented  risk 
management or investment strategy.

	The	financial	instrument	contains	one	or	more	embedded	derivatives,	which	significantly	modify	the	cash	
flows that would otherwise be required by the contract.

 Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in the statement of  
financial position at fair value. Changes in fair value are recorded in ‘Net gain or loss on financial assets and 
liabilities  designated  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss’.  Interest  earned  or  incurred  is  accrued  in  ‘Interest 
income’  or  ‘Interest  expense’,  respectively,  using  the  effective  interest  rate  (EIR),  while  dividend  income  is 
recorded in ‘Non-interest income’ when the right to the payment has been established.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont’d)

Financial	instruments	–	initial	recognition	and	subsequent	measurement	(Cont’d)

(v)   

‘Day 1’ profit or loss 
 When  the  transaction  price  differs  from  the  fair  value  of   other  observable  current  market  transactions  in 
the same instrument, or based on a valuation technique whose variables include only data from observable 
markets,  the  Group  immediately  recognises  the  difference  between  the  transaction  price  and  fair  value  (a 
‘Day 1’ profit or loss) in ‘Net trading income’. In cases where fair value is determined using data which is not 
observable,  the  difference  between  the  transaction  price  and  model  value  is  only  recognised  in  the  income 
statement when the inputs become observable, or when the instrument is derecognised.

(vi)   Due from banks and loans and advances to customers 

 ‘Due from banks’ and ‘Loans and advances to customers’ include non–derivative financial assets with fixed or 
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market, other than:

•	

	Those	that	the	Group	intends	to	sell	immediately	or	in	the	near	term	and	those	that	the	bank,	upon	initial	
recognition, designates as at fair value through profit or loss;

•	 Those	that	the	Group,	upon	initial	recognition,	designates	as	available	for	sale;

•	

	Those	for	which	the	Group	may	not	recover	substantially	all	of 	its	initial	investment,	other	than	because	of 	
credit deterioration.

 After initial measurement, amounts ‘Due from banks’ and ‘Loans and advances to customers’ are subsequently 
measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  EIR,  less  allowance  for  impairment.  Amortised  cost  is  calculated  by 
taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees and costs that are an integral part of  
the EIR. The amortisation is included in ‘Interest income’ in the income statement. The losses arising from 
impairment are recognised in the income statement in ‘Impairment losses on loans and advances’.

 The  Group  may  enter  into  certain  lending  commitments  where  the  loan,  on  drawdown,  is  expected  to  be 
classified as held for trading because the intent is to sell the loans in the short term. These commitments to 
lend are recorded as derivatives and measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 Where the loan, on drawdown, is expected to be retained by the Group, and not sold in the short term, the 
commitment is recorded only when it is an onerous contract that is likely to give rise to a loss (for example, due 
to a counterparty credit event).

(vii)   Deposits and other liabilities

 Deposits and other liabilities are non-trading financial liabilities payable on demand and at variable interest 
rates.

 Subsequent to initial measurement deposits and other liabilities are measured at amortised cost applying the 
effective interest rate method.

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(viii)   Reclassification of financial assets

 Effective  from  1  July  2008,  the  Group  was  permitted  to  reclassify,  in  certain  circumstances,  non–derivative 
financial assets out of  the ‘held for trading’ category and into the ‘available for sale’, ‘loans and receivables’, 
or ’held to maturity’ categories. From this date, it was also permitted to reclassify, in certain circumstances, 
financial instruments out of  the ‘available for sale’ category and into the ‘loans and receivables’ category.

 Reclassifications are recorded at fair value at the date of  reclassification, which becomes the new amortised 
cost. For a financial asset reclassified out of  the ‘available for sale’ category, any previous gain or loss on that 
asset that has been recognised in equity is amortised to profit or loss over the remaining life of  the investment 
using the EIR. Any difference between the new amortised cost and the expected cash flows is also amortised 
over the remaining life of  the asset using the EIR. If  the asset is subsequently determined to be impaired, then 
the amount recorded in equity is recycled to the income statement. 

 The  Group  may  reclassify  a  non–derivative  trading  asset  out  of   the  ‘held  for  trading’  category  and  into  the 
‘loans  and  receivables’  category  if   it  meets  the  definition  of   loans  and  receivables  and  the  Group  has  the 
intention and ability to hold the financial asset for the foreseeable future or until maturity. If  a financial asset 
is reclassified, and if  the Group subsequently  increases its estimates of  future cash receipts as a result of  
increased recoverability of  those cash receipts, the effect of  that increase is recognised as an adjustment to 
the EIR from the date of  the change in estimate. 

 Reclassification is at the election of  management, and is determined on an instrument by instrument basis. 
The Group does not reclassify any financial instrument into the fair value through profit or loss category after 
initial recognition. 

  Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities 

(i)   

Financial assets
 A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of  a financial asset or part of  a group of  similar financial assets) 
is derecognised when:
•	 The	rights	to	receive	cash	flows	from	the	asset	have	expired;
•	

	The	Group	has	transferred	its	rights	to	receive	cash	flows	from	the	asset	or	has	assumed	an	obligation	to	pay	
the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass–through’ arrangement; 
and either:

•	 The	Group	has	transferred	substantially	all	the	risks	and	rewards	of 	the	asset;	Or
•	

	The	Group	has	neither	transferred	nor	retained	substantially	all	the	risks	and	rewards	of 	the	asset,	but	has	
transferred control of  the asset.

 When  the  Group  has  transferred  its  rights  to  receive  cash  flows  from  an  asset  or  has  entered  into  a  pass–
through arrangement, and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of  the risks and rewards of  
the asset nor transferred control of  the asset, the asset is recognised to the extent of  the Group’s continuing 
involvement in the asset. In that case, the bank also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset 
and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has 
retained.

 Continuing involvement that takes the form of  a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower 
of  the original carrying amount of  the asset and the maximum amount of  consideration that the Group could 
be required to repay.

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(ii)   Financial liabilities

 A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. 
Where  an  existing  financial  liability  is  replaced  by  another  from  the  same  lender  on  substantially  different 
terms,  or  the  terms  of   an  existing  liability  are  substantially  modified,  such  an  exchange  or  modification  is 
treated as a derecognition of  the original liability and the recognition of  a new liability. The difference between 
the carrying value of  the original financial liability and the consideration paid is recognised in profit or loss.

  Determination of fair value 

 The fair value for financial instruments traded in active markets at the reporting date is based on their quoted 
market price or dealer price quotations (bid price for long positions and ask price for short positions), without 
any deduction for transaction costs.

 For  all  other  financial  instruments  not  traded  in  an  active  market,  the  fair  value  is  determined  by  using 
appropriate valuation techniques. Valuation techniques include the discounted cash flow method, comparison 
with similar instruments for which market observable prices exist, options pricing models, credit models and 
other relevant valuation models.

 Certain  financial  instruments  are  recorded  at  fair  value  using  valuation  techniques  in  which  current  market 
transactions  or  observable  market  data  are  not  available.  Their  fair  value  is  determined  using  a  valuation 
model that has been tested against prices or inputs to actual market transactions and using the bank’s best 
estimate of  the most appropriate model assumptions. Models are adjusted to reflect the spread for bid and 
ask prices to reflect costs to close out positions, credit and debit valuation adjustments, liquidity spread and 
limitations  in  the  models.  Also,  profit  or  loss  calculated  when  such  financial  instruments  are  first  recorded 
(‘Day 1’ profit or loss) is deferred and recognised only when the inputs become observable or on derecognition 
of  the instrument. 

 An analysis of  fair values of  financial instruments and further details as to how they are measured are provided 
in Note 14.

 Impairment of financial assets

 The Group assesses at each reporting date, whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a 
group of  financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of  financial assets is deemed to be impaired 
if, and only if, there is objective evidence of  impairment as a result of  one or more events that have occurred 
after the initial recognition of  the asset (an ‘incurred loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact 
on the estimated future cash flows of  the financial asset or the group of  financial assets that can be reliably 
estimated.

 Evidence of  impairment may include: indications that the borrower or a group of  borrowers is experiencing 
significant financial difficulty; the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; 
default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; and where observable data indicates that there is a 
measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions 
that correlate with defaults.

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(i)   

Financial assets carried at amortised cost
 For  financial  assets  carried  at  amortised  cost  (such  as  amounts  due  from  banks,  loans  and  advances  to 
customers  as  well  as  held  to  maturity  investments),  the  Group  first  assesses  individually  whether  objective 
evidence of  impairment exists for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial 
assets that are not individually significant. If  the Group determines that no objective evidence of  impairment 
exists  for  an  individually  assessed  financial  asset,  it  includes  the  asset  in  a  group  of   financial  assets  with 
similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually 
assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognised are not included 
in a collective assessment of  impairment.

 If  there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the amount of  the loss is measured 
as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of  estimated future cash flows 
(excluding future expected credit losses that have not yet been incurred). The carrying amount of  the asset 
is reduced through the use of  an allowance account and the amount of  the loss is recognised in the income 
statement. Interest income continues to be accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the 
rate of  interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of  measuring the impairment loss.  The 
interest income is recorded as part of  ‘interest  income’.

 Loans  together  with  the  associated  allowance  are  written  off   when  there  is  no  realistic  prospect  of   future 
recovery and all collateral has been realised or has been transferred to the Group. If, in a subsequent year, 
the amount of  the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of  an event occurring after the 
impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is increased or reduced by adjusting 
the  allowance  account.  If   a  future  write–off   is  later  recovered,  the  recovery  is  credited  to  the  ’Impairment 
losses on loans and advances expense.

 The present value of  the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial asset’s original EIR. If  a loan 
has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current EIR. If  the Group 
has reclassified trading assets to loans and advances, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss 
is the new EIR determined at the reclassification date. The calculation of  the present value of  the estimated 
future cash flows of  a collateralised financial asset reflects the cash flows that may result from foreclosure less 
costs for obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is probable.

 For  the  purpose  of   a  collective  evaluation  of   impairment,  financial  assets  are  grouped  on  the  basis  of   the 
Group’s internal credit grading system, that considers credit risk characteristics such as asset type, industry, 
geographical location, collateral type, past–due status and other relevant factors.

 Future cash flows on a group of  financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated 
on  the  basis  of   historical  loss  experience  for  assets  with  credit  risk  characteristics  similar  to  those  in  the 
group.  Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of  current observable data to reflect the effects of  
current conditions on which the historical loss experience is based and to remove the effects of  conditions 
in  the  historical  period  that  do  not  exist  currently.  Estimates  of   changes  in  future  cash  flows  reflect,  and 
are  directionally  consistent  with,  changes  in  related  observable  data  from  year  to  year  (such  as  changes  in 
unemployment rates, property prices, commodity prices, payment status, or other factors that are indicative 
of  incurred losses in the group and their magnitude). The methodology and assumptions used for estimating 
future  cash  flows  are  reviewed  regularly  to  reduce  any  differences  between  loss  estimates  and  actual  loss 
experience.

 See Note 17.3 for details of  impairment losses on financial assets carried at amortised cost.

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(ii)   Financial assets carried at cost

 If  there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred on an unquoted equity instrument that 
is not carried at fair value because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is 
linked to and must be settled by delivery of  such an unquoted equity instrument, the amount of  the impairment 
loss is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of  the financial asset and the present value of  
estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of  return for a similar financial asset. Such 
impairment losses shall not be reversed.

(iii)   Collateral valuation

 The Group seeks to use collateral, where possible, to mitigate its risks on financial assets. The collateral comes 
in  various  forms  such  as  cash,  securities,  letters  of   credit/guarantees,  real  estate,  receivables,  inventories, 
other non-financial assets and credit enhancements such as netting agreements. The fair value of  collateral 
is  generally  assessed,  at  a  minimum,  at  inception  and  based  on  the  Group’s  quarterly  reporting  schedule, 
however, some collateral, for example, cash or securities relating to margining requirements, is valued daily.  
To the extent possible, the Group uses active market data for valuing financial assets, held as collateral. Other 
financial assets which do not have a readily determinable market value are valued using models. Non-financial 
collateral, such as real estate, is valued based on data provided by third parties such as mortgage brokers, 
housing  price  indices,  audited  financial  statements,  and  other  independent  sources.  (See  note  34.1.4  for 
further analysis of  collateral).

(iv)   Collateral repossessed

 The  Group’s  policy  is  to  determine  whether  a  repossessed  asset  is  best  used  for  its  internal  operations  or 
should be sold. Assets determined to be useful for the internal operations are transferred to their relevant asset 
category at the lower of  their repossessed value or the carrying value of  the original secured asset.  Assets 
that are determined better to be sold, are immediately transferred to assets held for sale at their value at the 
repossession date in line with the Group’s policy.

  Offsetting financial instruments

 Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of  financial 
position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there 
is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. This is not 
generally the case with master netting agreements, therefore, the related assets and liabilities are presented 
gross in the statement of  financial position.

SHARE - BASED PAYMENTS 

The Group issues share options to certain employees in terms of  the Employee Share Option Scheme which is an 
equity settled share-based payment scheme.  Share options are measured at fair value of  the equity instruments at 
the grant date.  The fair value determined at the grant date of  the options is expensed over the vesting period, based 
on the Group’s estimate of  shares that will eventually vest.  Fair value is measured using the Black-Scholes option 
pricing model.  The expected life used in the model is adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects 
of  non-transferability, exercise restrictions and other behavioural considerations.

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.  Such cost includes 
the cost of  replacing part of  the equipment when that cost is incurred, if  the recognition criteria are met.  Likewise, 
when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognized in the carrying amount of  the equipment as a replacement 
if  the recognition criteria are satisfied.  The previous remaining carrying amount is derecognized. All other repair and 
maintenance costs are recognized in the profit or loss as incurred.

Land and buildings are measured at revalued amount less accumulated depreciation on buildings and impairment 
losses recognized after the date of  the revaluation.  Revaluation of  property is done half  yearly and at the end of  each 
reporting period, by a registered professional valuer.  

Any  revaluation  surplus  is  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income  and  accumulated  in  the  assets  revaluation 
reserve included in the equity section of  the statement of  financial position, except to the extent that it reverses a 
revaluation decrease of  the same asset previously recognized in  profit or loss, in which case the increase is recognized 
in profit or loss.  A revaluation deficit is recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that it offsets an existing 
surplus on the same asset recognized in the asset revaluation reserve, the decrease in other comprehensive income 
reduces  the  amount  accumulated  in  equity  as  the  asset  revaluation  reserve,  the  decrease  in  other  comprehensive 
income reduces the amount accumulated in equity as the asset revaluation reserve.  Upon disposal, any revaluation 
reserve relating to the particular asset being sold is transferred to retained earnings.

An  annual  transfer  from  the  asset  revaluation  reserve  to  retained  earnings  is  made  for  the  difference  between 
depreciation based on the revalued carrying amount of  the assets and depreciation based on the assets original cost.  
Additionally accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of  
the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of  the asset.  Upon disposal, any revaluation reserve 
relating to the particular asset being sold is transferred to retained earnings.

An item of  property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are 
expected from its use or disposal.  Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of  the asset (calculated as the difference 
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of  the asset) is included in profit or loss in the year the 
asset is derecognized.

Residual values and the useful life of  assets are reviewed at least at each financial year end.  Where the residual value 
of  an asset increases to an amount that is equal to or exceeds its carrying amount, then the depreciation of  the asset 
ceases.  Depreciation will resume only when the residual value decreases to an amount below the asset’s carrying 
amount.

Owned Assets

The cost of  self-constructed assets includes the cost of  materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of  
attributable overheads which are directly attributable to the assets.

Depreciation

Depreciable amount is the cost of  an asset or other amount substituted for cost less its residual value.  Depreciation 
is provided to write off  the depreciable amount of  property and equipment over their estimated useful lives to their 
estimated residual values at the following rates per annum, on a straight-line basis.  

Computers 
Motor Vehicles 
Furniture and Equipment  
Buildings  

20%
25%
20%
  2%

Land and capital work-in-progress are not depreciated.  

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Borrowing costs

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  acquisition,  construction  or  production  of   an  asset  that  necessarily 
takes a substantial period of  time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of  the cost of  the 
respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of  interest 
and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of  funds.

The Group capitalises borrowing costs for all eligible assets.

Leasing

The  determination  of   whether  an  arrangement  is  a  lease,  or  it  contains  a  lease  is  based  on  the  substance  of   the 
arrangement and requires an assessment of  whether the fulfilment of  the arrangement is dependent on the use of  a 
specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

As a lessee

Leases which do not transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of  the leased 
items are operating leases.  Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in profit or loss on a straight 
line basis over the lease term.  Contingent rentals payable are recognised as an expense in the period in which they 
are incurred.

As lessor

Leases  where  the  Group  does  not  transfer  substantially  all  the  risks  and  benefits  of   ownership  of   the  assets  are 
classified as operating leases.  Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating operating leases are added to the carrying 
amount of  the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income.  Contingent rents 
are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.

Impairment	of	non	–	financial	assets

 The carrying amounts of  the Group’s non- financial assets other than consumables are reviewed at each reporting 
date to determine whether there is any indication of  impairment. If  any such indication exists, the assets’ recoverable 
amounts are estimated.

An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of  an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its 
recoverable amount.  The recoverable amount of  assets is the greater of  their fair value less cost to sell and value in 
use.  In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of  the time value of  money and the risks specific to the asset.  
In determining fair value less costs to sell, an appropriate valuation model is used.  Impairment losses of  continuing 
operations are recognised in profit or loss in those expense categories consistent with the functions of  the impaired 
asset, except for property previously revalued where the revaluation was taken to other comprehensive income.  In this 
case, the impairment is also recognised in other comprehensive income up to the amount of  any previous revaluation.  
For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that 
previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist, or may have decreased.  If  such an indication exists the 
bank estimates the assets or Cash Generating Unit’s (CGU’s) recoverable.

A  previously  recognised  impairment  loss  is  reversed  only  if   there  has  been  a  change  in  the  assumptions  used  to 
determine the assets recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.

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for the year ended 31 December 2012

The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of  the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceeds 
the carrying amount that would have been determined,  net of  depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised 
for the asset in prior years.  Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs.  The carrying amount includes the 
cost of  replacing part of  an existing investment property at the time that cost is incurred if  the recognition criteria 
are met, and excludes the costs of  day to day servicing of  an investment property.  Subsequent to initial recognition, 
investment properties are stated at fair value, which reflects market conditions at the reporting date.  Gains or losses 
arising from changes in the fair values of  investment properties are included in profit or loss in the year in which they 
arise.  Revaluation is done half  yearly and at the end of  each reporting period by a registered professional valuer.

Investment properties are derecognised when either they have been disposed of  or when the investment property is 
permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal.  Any gains or losses 
on the retirement or disposal of  an investment property are recognised in profit or loss in the year of  retirement or 
disposal.

Transfers are made to or from investment property only when there is a change in use.  For a transfer from investment 
property  to  owner  occupied  property,  the  deemed  cost  for  subsequent  accounting  is  the  fair  value  at  the  date  of  
change in use.  If  owner occupied property becomes an investment property, the Group accounts for such property in 
accordance with the policy stated under property and equipment up to the date of  change in use. 

FINANCIAL GUARANTEES

In the ordinary course of  business, the Group companies give financial guarantees, consisting of  letters of  credit, 
guarantees and acceptances.  Financial guarantees are initially recognised in the financial statements at fair value, 
being the premium received.  Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group’s liability under each guarantee is measured 
at the higher of  the amount initially recognised less, where appropriate, cumulative amortisation recognised in profit 
or  loss,  and  the  best  estimate  of   expenditure  required  to  settle  any  financial  obligation  arising  as  a  result  of   the 
guarantee.

Any increase in the liability relating to financial guarantees is recognised in the profit or loss.  The premium received is 
recognised in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the life of  the guarantee, or in full, depending on the conditions 
attached to the guarantee.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue 
can be reliably measured, regardless of  when the payment is being made.  Revenue is measured at the fair value of  
the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of  payment and excluding 
taxes or duty.  The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised.

INTEREST INCOME 

For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost and financial instruments designated at fair value through 
profit and loss, interest income or expense is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR), which is the rate that 
exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of  the financial instrument 
or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of  the financial asset or liability.

Interest income includes income arising out of  the banking activities of  lending and investing.  

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for the year ended 31 December 2012

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense arises from  deposit  taking.  The  expense  is recognised  in profit  or loss as it  accrues,  taking  into 
account the effective interest cost of  the liability.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Other income comprises of  income such as revenue derived from service fees, commission, facility arrangement fees, 
bad  debts  recoveries  and  profit/losses  on  disposals  of   property  and  equipment.    Commission  income  is  brought 
to  account  on  an  accrual  basis  and  bad  debts  recoveries  on  a  receipt  basis.  Service  fee  income  is  recognised  on 
settlement date, or where determinable, by stage of  completion.  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and bank balances, and short term highly liquid investments with maturities 
of  three months or less when purchased.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Retirement  benefits  are  provided  for  the  Group’s  employees  through  a  defined  contribution  plan  and  the  National 
Social Security Authority Scheme.

Defined Contribution Plan

Obligations for contribution to the defined contribution pension plan are recognised as an expense in profit or loss as 
they are incurred.

National Social Security Authority Scheme

The cost of  retirement benefits applicable to the National Social Security Authority, which commenced operations on 
1 October 1994 is determined by the systematic recognition of  legislated contributions.

INVENTORY

Inventory is accounted for at weighted average cost.

PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of  a past event, 
and it is probable that an outflow of  resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation 
and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of   the  amount  of   the  obligation.    The  expense  relating  to  any  provision  is 
presented in profit or loss net of  any reimbursements.

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for the year ended 31 December 2012

1.    REPORTING ENTITY

 The  Holding  Company  is  incorporated  and  domiciled  in  Zimbabwe  and  is  an  investment  holding  company.  
Its registered office is 64 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare.  Its principal operating subsidiary is engaged in 
banking and other companies hold investments.  

2.    ACCOUNTING CONVENTION

  Statement of compliance

 The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRSs) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

 The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  compliance  with  the  Companies  Act  (Chapter 
24:03) and the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20).

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of  Directors on 19 March 2013.

2.1   Basis of measurement

 The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  under  the  historical  cost  convention  except  for 
quoted and other investments, investment properties and financial instruments which are carried at fair value 
and land, buildings which are stated at revalued amount.  These consolidated financial statements are reported 
in United States of  America dollars and rounded to the nearest dollar.

2.2   Basis of consolidation

 The Group financial results incorporate the financial results of  the Company, its subsidiaries and associate 
company.  Subsidiary  undertakings  are  those  companies  in  which  the  Group,  directly  or  indirectly,  has  an 
interest of  more than one half  of  the voting rights and is able to exercise control of  the operations. Control 
exists when the Group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of  
an  entity  so  as  to  obtain  benefits  from  its  activities.  The  financial  results  of   the  subsidiaries  are  prepared 
for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the  parent  company,  using  consistent  accounting  policies.  All  intra-group 
balances, transactions, income and expenses; profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions that 
are recognised in assets and liabilities are eliminated in full.

2.3   Comparative financial information

 The consolidated financial statements comprise a consolidated statement of  financial position, a consolidated 
statement  of   comprehensive  income,  a  consolidated  statement  of   changes  in  equity  and  a  consolidated 
statement  of   cash  flows.    The  comparative  consolidated  statement  of   comprehensive  income  and  the 
consolidated comparative statements of  changes in equity and consolidated cash flows are for twelve months.

2.4   Use of estimates and judgements

 The preparation of  consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make 
judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of  accounting policies and the reported 
amounts of  assets, liabilities, income and expenses.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates 
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

 In the process of  applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements 
which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements:

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2.4.1  Deferred tax liability/(asset)

 Provision for deferred taxation is made using the liability method in respect of  temporary differences between 
the carrying amounts of  assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation 
purposes.    Temporary  differences  arising  out  of   the  initial  recognition  of   assets  or  liabilities  and  temporary 
differences on initial recognition of  business combinations that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit are not 
recognised.  The amount of  deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of  realisation or settlement 
of  the carrying amount of  assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting 
date.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the 
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted 
or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

 In  determining  the  amounts  used  for  taxation  purposes  the  directors  referred  to  applicable  effective  exchange 
rates at the date of  acquisition of  assets or incurring of  liabilities.  The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), 
announced methods to account for the deferred tax arising on assets purchased in ZWD.  These methods require 
the  preparer  to  first  estimate  the  equivalent  USD  value  of   those  assets  at  the  time  of   purchase.    Since  the 
measurement of  transactions in Zimbabwe dollars in the prior periods is affected by several economic variables 
such as mode of  payment and hyperinflation this is an area where the directors have had to apply their judgement 
and acknowledge there could be significant variations in the results achieved depending on assumptions made. 

2.4.2  Land and buildings

 The properties were valued by professional valuers.  The valuer applied the rental yield method and comparable 
market evidence to assess fair value of  land and buildings.  The determined fair value of  land and buildings is 
most sensitive to the estimated yield as well as the long term vacancy rate.  In addition, the property market is 
currently not stable due to liquidity constraints and hence comparable values are also not stable.

2.4.3  Investment properties and property and equipment

Investment properties were valued by professional valuers.  

 The professional valuers considered comparable market evidence of  recent sale transactions and those transactions 
where firm offers had been made but awaiting acceptance.  In addition, the property market is currently not stable 
due to liquidity constraints and hence comparable values are also not stable.

 The directors exercised their judgment in determining the residual values of  the other property and equipment 
which have been determined as nil.

2.4.4  RBZ Bond

 The RBZ Bond was valued at cost as there is currently no market information to facilitate the application of  fair 
value principles.  There is currently no active market for these bonds.

2.4.5  Impairment losses on loans and advances

 The Group reviews all loans and advances at each reporting date to assess whether an impairment loss should 
be  recorded  in  profit  or  loss.    In  particular,  judgement  by  management  is  required  in  the  estimation  of   the 
amount and timing of  future cash flows when determining the impairment loss.  In estimating these cash flows, 
the Group makes judgements about the borrower’s financial situation and the net realisable value of  collateral.  
These estimates are based on assumptions about a number of  factors and actual results may differ, resulting in 
future changes to the allowance.  Loans and advances that have been assessed individually and found not to be 
impaired and all individually insignificant loans and advances are then assessed collectively, in groups of  assets 
with similar risk characteristics, to determine whether provision should be made due to incurred loss events for  
which there is objective evidence but whose effects are not yet evident.  The collective assessment takes account 
of  data from the loan portfolio (such as credit quality, levels of  arrears, credit utilisation, loan to collateral ratios 
etc.), concentrations of  risks and economic data.  

The impairment loss on loans and advances is disclosed in more detail under note 17.3 below. 

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2.4.6  Fair value adjustments of unquoted investments

 Subject  to  contractual  provisions,  the  fair  value  of   unquoted  investments  is  established  with  reference  to  the 
net  asset  value  and  the  earnings  capacity  of   the  business.    Valuations  on  the  earnings  basis  is  calculated  as 
the sustainable earnings for the entity multiplied by discounted Price Earnings Ratio of  a quoted Company with 
similar operations in a similar environment.

 The valuation of  investment in unlisted companies has been carried in the statement of  financial position of  the 
Group based on the audited net asset values of  the investee companies. 

2.4.7  Going concern 

 The Directors have assessed the ability of  the Group to continue operating as a going concern and believe that the 
preparation of  these consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis is still appropriate. 

2.5   CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY AND DISCLOSURES

  New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

 A  number  of   new  standards,  amendments  to  standards  and  interpretations  are  effective  for  annual  periods 
beginning after 1 January 2012, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements.  
Those which may be relevant to the Group are stated out below.  The Group does not plan to adopt these standards 
early.

(i)  IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (2010) and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (2009)(together IFRS 9)

 IFRS 9 (2009) introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of  financial assets.  IFRS 
9 (2010) introduces additions relating to financial liabilities.  The IASB currently has an active project to make 
limited amendments to the classification and measurement requirements of  IFRS 9 and add new requirements 
to address the impairment of  financial assets and hedge accounting.

 The  IFRS  9  (2009)  requirements  represent  a  significant  change  from  the  existing  requirements  in  IAS  39 
in  respect  of   financial  assets.    The  standard  contains  two  primary  measurement  categories  of   financial 
assets:  amortised  cost  and  fair  value.    A  financial  asset  would  be  measured  at  amortised  cost  if   it  is  held 
within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and the 
asset’s contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of  principal and 
interest on the principal outstanding.  All other financial assets would be measured at fair value.  The standard 
eliminates  the  existing  IAS  39  categories  of   held  to  maturity,  available-for-sale  and  loans  and  receivables.  
For an investment in an equity instrument which is not held for trading, the standard permits an irrevocable 
election, on initial recognition, on an individual share-by-share basis, to present all fair value changes from the 
investment in other comprehensive income.  No amount recognised in other comprehensive income would ever 
be reclassified to profit or loss at a later date.  However, dividends on such investments are recognised in profit 
or loss, rather than other comprehensive income unless they clearly represent a partial recovery of  the cost 
of  the investment.  Investments in equity instruments in respect of  which an entity does not elect to present 
fair value changes in other comprehensive income would be measured at fair value with changes in fair value 
recognised in profit or loss.

 The standard requires that derivatives embedded in contracts with a host that is a financial asset within the 
scope of  the standard are not separated; instead the hybrid financial instrument is assessed in its entirely as 
to whether it should be measured at amortised cost or fair value. 

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(i)  IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (2010), IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (2009)(Cont’d)

 IFRS  9  (2010)  introduces  a  new  requirement  in  respect  of   financial  liabilities  designated  under  the  fair 
value option to generally present fair value changes that are attributable to the liability’s credit risk in other 
comprehensive  income  rather  than  in  profit  or  loss.    Apart  from  this  change,  IFRS  9  (2010)  largely  carries 
forward without substantive amendment the guidance on classification and measurement of  financial liabilities 
from IAS 39.

 IFRS  9  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2015  with  early  adoption  permitted.  
The IASB decided to consider making limited amendments to IFRS 9 to address practice and other issues.  
The  Group  has  commenced  the  process  of   evaluating  the  potential  effect  of   this  standard  but  is  awaiting 
finalisation  of   the  limited  amendments  before  the  evaluation  can  be  completed.    Given  the  nature  of   the 
Group’s operations, this standard is expected to have a pervasive impact on the Group’s financial statements.

(ii) Amendments to IFRS 7 and IAS 32 on offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities (2011)

 Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (amendments to IFRS 7) introduces disclosures 
about the impact of  netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position.  The amendments are effective for 
annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods.  Based 
on the new disclosure requirements the Group will have to provide information about what amounts have been 
offset in the statement of  financial position and the nature and extent of  rights of  set-off  under master netting 
arrangements or similar arrangements.

 Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (amendments to IAS 32) clarify the offsetting criteria in IAS 
32 by explaining when an entity currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off  and when gross settlement is 
equivalent to net settlement.  The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 
2014 and interim periods within those annual periods.  Earlier application is permitted.

 Based on management’s initial assessment, the Group is not expecting a significant impact from the adoption 
of  the amendments to IAS 32.  However, the adoption of  the amendments to IFRS 7 requires more extensive 
disclosures about rights of  set-off.

(iii)  IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12 Disclosure of interest 

in Other Entities (2011)
 IFRS 10 introduces a single control model to determine whether an investee should be consolidated.  As a 
result, the Group may need to change its consolidation conclusion in respect of  its investees, which may lead 
to changes in the current accounting for these investees. 

 IFRS 11 is not expected to have any impact on the Group because the Group does not have interests in joint 
ventures. 

 IFRS 12 brings together into a single standard all the disclosure requirements about an entity’s interests in 
subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and risks and financial effects of  these interests.  The Group is 
currently  assessing  the  disclosure  requirement  for  interests  in  subsidiaries  and  unconsolidated  structured 
entities in comparison with the existing disclosures.

 These  standards  are  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2013  with  early  adoption 
permitted.

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(i)  IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

 IFRS  13  provides  a  single  source  of   guidance  on  how  fair  value  is  measured,  and  replaces  the  fair  value 
measurement guidance that is currently dispersed throughout IFRS.  Subject to limited exceptions, IFRS 13 
is applied when fair value measurements or disclosures are required or permitted by other IFRSs.  The Group 
is currently reviewing its methodologies for determining fair values.  Although many of  the IFRS 13 disclosure 
requirements regarding financial assets and financial liabilities are already required, the adoption of  IFRS 13 
will require the Group to provide additional disclosures.  These includes fair value hierarchy disclosures for non-
financial assets/liabilities and disclosures on fair value measurements that are categorised in Level 3.  IFRS 13 
is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 with early adoption permitted.

(ii) IAS 19 Employee Benefits (2011)

 IAS  19  (2011)  changes  the  definition  of   short-term  and  other  long-term  employee  benefits  to  clarify  the 
distinction between the two.  For defined benefit plans, removal of  accounting policy choice for recognition 
of  actuarial gains and losses will not have any impact on the Group.  However, the group may need to assess 
the impact of  the change in measurement principles of  the expected return on plan assets.  IAS 19 (2011) is 
effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 with early adoption permitted.

2.    SEGMENT INFORMATION

 For management purposes, the Group is organised into four operating segments based on products and services 
as  follows:

  Retail banking  

-   Individual customers deposits and consumer loans, overdrafts, credit card facilities    
  and funds transfer facilities.

  Corporate banking 

-  Loans and other credit facilities and deposit and current accounts for corporate and   

institutional customers.

Treasury  

-  Money market investment, securities trading, accepting and discounting of     

instruments and foreign currency trading.

International banking   -  Handles the Group’s foreign currency denominated banking business and manages    

relationships with correspondent banks

 Management monitors the operating results of  its business units separately for the purpose of  making decisions 
about resource allocation and performance assessment.  Segment performance is evaluated based on operating 
profit or loss which in certain respects is measured differently from operating profit or loss in the consolidated 
financial statements.  Income taxes are managed on a Group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.

 Interest income is reported net as management primarily relies on net interest revenue as a performance measure, 
not the gross income and expense.

 Transfer prices between operating segments are on arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with 
third parties.

 No revenue from transactions with a single external customer or counterparty amounted to 10% or more of  the  
bank’s total revenue in 2012 or 2011.

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3.  SEGMENT INFORMATION (cont’d)

The following table presents income and profit and certain asset and liability information regarding the Group’s operating segments and 

service units:

For the year ended 

31 December 2012

Income

Third party 

Impairment losses on 

Retail 

Corporate 

 International 

in

Investment

Banking 

Banking 

Treasury 

Banking 

Associate 

Unallocated 

US$ 

US$ 

US$  

US$ 

US$ 

US$ 

Total
US$ 

17 420 843  20 054 690  2 806 291  1 441 235 

loans and advances 

(631 814) 

(3 353 248) 

– 

– 

Net operating income 

16 789 029  16 701 442  2 806 291  1 441 235 

Results

Interest income 

Interest expense 

6 178 887  19 669 296  1 695 601 

(1 921 638) 

(7 335 899) 

(792 466) 

Net interest income  

4 257 249  12 333 397 

903 135 

Share of  profit of  associate 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

434 252 

3 766 943 

45 490 003

– 

(3 985 062)

3 766 943 

41 504 941

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

27 543 784

(10 050 003)

17 493 781

434 252

13 038 151

Fee and commission income 

11 136 085 

450 746 

–  1 429 285 

22 036 

Depreciation of  property 

and equipment 

615 387 

127 980 

20 727 

27 064 

– 

639 798 

1 430 956

Segment profit/ (loss)   

4 885 798 

7 907 300  2 431 151 

416 494 

434 252 

(5 072 771) 

10 002 224

Income tax expense 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(2 431 722) 

(2 431 722)

Profit/(loss) for the year 

4 885 798 

7 907 300  2 431 151 

416 494 

434 252 

(7 504 493) 

7 570 502

Assets and liabilities

Capital expenditure 

974 520 

107 131 

450 

160 829 

Total assets 

41 315 622  116 785 290  48 849 157 

Total liabilities and equity 

75 893 282  76 327 413  40 146 035 

160 829 
– 

– 
– 
– 

1 501 749 

2 744 679

19 422 784 

226 533 682

34 166 957 

226 533 682

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3.  SEGMENT INFORMATION (cont’d)

The following table presents income and profit and certain asset and liability information regarding the Group’s operating segments and 

service units:

For the year ended 

31 December 2011

Income

Third party 

Impairment losses 

Retail 

Corporate 

 International 

in

Investment

Banking 

Banking 

Treasury 

Banking 

Associate 

Unallocated 

US$ 

US$ 

US$  

US$ 

US$ 

US$ 

Total

US$ 

12 122 517 

17 608 301  2 521 784  1 190 962 

on loans and advances 

(284 178) 

(2 011 933) 

– 

– 

Net operating income 

11 838 339 

15 596 368  2 521 784  1 190 962 

Results

Interest income 

Interest expense 

6 344 950 

14 772 128  1 232 055 

(1 496 919) 

(6 078 341) 

(681 994) 

Net interest income  

4 848 031 

8 693 787 

550 061 

Share of  profit of  associate 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

Fee and commission income 

5 777 114 

3 040 821 

–  1 190 962 

Depreciation of  property 

and equipment 

323 115 

63 296 

7 075 

11 582 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

307 724 

33 751 288 

– 

(2 296 111) 

307 724 

31 455 177 

168 055 
– 

22 517 188 

(8 257 254) 

168 055 

14 259 934 

113 573 

– 

113 573

– 

– 

(204 643) 

9 804 254

351 123 

756 191

Segment profit/ (loss)   

3 141 886 

7 926 550  1 224 334 

340 776 

113 573 

(6 553 466) 

6 193 653

Income tax expense 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1 655 197) 

(1 655 197)

Profit/(loss) for the year 

3 141 886 

7 926 550  1 224 334 

340 776 

113 573 

(8 208 663) 

4 538 456 

Assets and liabilities

Capital expenditure 

1 618 558 

157 634 

78 298 

Total assets 
Total liabilities and equity 

37 333 931 
23 340 594 

99 879 097  14 815 783 
51 995 615  63 092 803 

49 038 

49 038 
- 

- 

1 664 485 

3 568 013 

591 667 
- 

14 617 817 
28 858 321 

167 287 333 
167 287 333

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4.   

INTEREST INCOME

Loans and advances to banks 
Loans and advances to customers 
Investment securities 

  Other 

5.   

INTEREST AND SIMILAR EXPENSE 

  Due to banks 
  Due to customers 
  Other borrowed funds 

                             GROUP                                   COMPANY    

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2011 
US$

1 448 696 
  25 554 697 
246 905 
293 486 
  27 543 784 

1 097 573 
21 089 867 
134 480 
195 268 
22 517 188 

– 
– 
– 
240 740 
240 740 

–
–
–
168 416
168 416

3 168 308 
6 731 855 
149 840 
  10 050 003 

2 750 670
5 505 989
595
8 257 254

6.  NON-INTEREST INCOME AND NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS

6.1		 Non	–	interest	income	

  Quoted and other investments fair

 value adjustments 
  Commission and fee income 
  Profit/(loss) on disposal of  property

17 078 
  13 016 115 

5 689 
9 804 254 

6 837 
– 

22 989
–

and equipment 

725 

 (18 046) 

Fair value adjustment on investment 

properties  

2 538 710 

 (40 000) 

– 

– 

–

–

  Profit on disposal of  quoted and other

 investments 
  Other operating income 

6.2   Net foreign exchange gains

– 
37 002 
  15 609 630 

27 173 
51 728 
9 830 798 

– 
6 423 
13 260 

27 173
27 000
77 162

  Net foreign exchange gains 

1 902 237 

1 289 729

  Net foreign exchange income includes gains and losses from foreign currency switches.

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7.    OPERATING EXPENDITURE

The operating profit is after charging
 the following:-

  Administration costs 
  Audit fees:

  – Current year 

       – Prior year 

Impairment reversal on land and buildings   

  Depreciation 
  Directors’ remuneration 

  – Fees for services as directors 
  – Other emoluments 

  Staff  costs – salaries, allowances and 

  related costs 

8.    TAXATION

Income tax expense

8.1  
       Current tax 
  Aids levy 
  Capital gains tax 
  Deferred tax (note 15) 

8.2   Reconciliation of income tax charge

  Based on results for the period at a 

rate of  25.75% 

  Arising due to:
    Income not subject to tax 
    Non-deductible expenses 

Tax rate differential on capital gains  

8.3   Total taxation charge/ (credit)

analysed by company

  Stewart Holdings (Private) Limited  
  NMB Bank Limited 
  NMBZ Holdings Limited 

     GROUP                                     COMPANY    

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2011 
US$

9 540 865 

8 599 112 

51 885 
199 356 
(77 472) 
1 430 956 
1 734 980 
64 990 
1 669 990 

31 290 
120 225 
(250 000) 
756 191 
1 506 630 
47 520 
1 459 110 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

8 572 144 
  21 452 714 

6 240 822 
17 004 270 

797 333 
797 333 

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–

3 292 170 
98 765 
– 
(959 213) 
2 431 722 

2 215 095 
66 453 
2 998 
(629 349) 
1 655 197 

– 
– 
– 
(21 199) 
(21 199) 

43 495
1 304
2 998
(491)
47 306

2 575 573 

1 594 866 

(139 908) 

63 236

– 
385 258 
(529 110) 
2 431 722 

 (45) 
65 811 
(5 435) 
1 655 197 

– 
118 760 
(51) 
(21 199) 

(12 477)
1 982
(5 435)
47 306

598 
2 452 323 
(21 199) 
2 431 722 

(1 024) 
1 574 148 
82 073 
1 655 197 

– 
– 
(21 199) 
(21 199) 

8.4   Current tax liabilities (income tax and aids levy)

  At 1 January                    
  Charge for the year 
  Payments during the year 

1 157 974 
3 390 935 
(3 959 943) 
588 966 

641 969 
2 281 549 
(1 765 544) 
1 157 974 

44 798 
– 
(223 927) 
(179 129) 

–
–
47 306
47 306

400
44 798
(400)
44 798

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9.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

 Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of  
NMBZ Holdings Limited by the weighted average number of  ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

 Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of  NMBZ 
Holdings Limited adjusted for the after tax effect of: 

(a) 

 any dividends or other items related to dilutive potential ordinary shares deducted in arriving at profit or 
loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of  the parent entity;

(b)  any interest recognised in the period related to dilute potential ordinary shares;
 (c) 

 any other changes in income or expense that would result from the conversion of  the dilutive potential 
ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of  ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the 
weighted average number of  ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of  all the dilutive 
potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

9.1   Earnings 

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

  Attributable earnings  

7 570 502 

4 538 456

9.2   Number of shares

  Weighted average number of  shares in issue 
  Diluted weighted average number of  shares 

  Weighted average shares in issue 

Effects of  dilution:

  Share options granted but not exercised 
  Share options approved but not yet granted 
  Diluted weighted average number of  shares 

9.3   Earnings per share (US cents) 

  Basic earnings per share 
  Diluted earnings per share 

10.   SHARE CAPITAL   

2 807 107 289  2 807 107 289
2 817 850 158  2 817 850 158

2 807 107 289  2 807 107 289

9 072 000 
1 670 869 

9 072 000
1 670 869
2 817 850 158  2 817 850 158

0.27 
0.27 

0.16
0.16

    2012  
  Shares  
  million 

GROUP AND COMPANY   
   2011   
  2012   
Shares
million   

   US$ 

    2011 

     US$

10.1   Authorised 

  Ordinary shares of  US$0.000028 each 

   3 500  

 3 500             98 000 

 98 000

10.2  Issued and fully paid

  At 1 January 

                 2 807 

     2 807 

78 598                  78 598

  Shares issued 
  At 31 December 

                        – 
                 2 807 

– 
2 807 

–                           –
78 598                  78 598

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10.   SHARE CAPITAL (cont’d)

 Of  the unissued ordinary shares of  692 892 711 (2011– 692 892 711), options which may be granted in terms of  
the NMBZ 2005 Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOS) amounted to 85 360 962 (2011 – 85 360 962) and out 
of   these 1 670 869 (2011 – 1 670 869) had not been issued.  The unissued shares will expire and not be carried 
over to the new scheme.  As at 31 December 2012, 9 072 000 (2011 – 9 072 000) share options out of  the issued 
shares had not been exercised.

 Share options which may be granted in terms of  the 2012 ESOS amount to 280 710 729 and allocations in terms 
of  the scheme will only commence in 2013.

 Subject to the provisions of  section 183 of  the Companies Act (Chapter 24:03), the unissued shares are under the 
control of  the directors.

11.   CAPITAL RESERVES 

     GROUP 
2012 
US$ 

                              COMPANY    

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2011 
US$

  Share premium 
  Share option reserve   
  Regulatory reserve 

  15 737 548 
45 671 
2 301 683 

15 737 548 
45 671 
1 023 431 

15 737 548 
45 671 
– 

15 737 548
45 671
–

Total capital reserves 

  18 084 902 

16 806 650 

15 783 219 

15 783 219

  Nature and purpose of reserves 

  Share premium

This reserve represents the excess amount paid for the shares over and above the nominal value of  the shares.

  Share option reserve

 The  share  option  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  value  of   equity  –  settled  share  based  payment  transactions 
provided to employees, including key management personnel, as part of  their remuneration.  Refer to note 33.3 
for further details of  these plans.

  Regulatory reserve

 This  reserve  represents  the  excess  of   the  Banking  Regulations  allowance  for  impairment  losses  on  loans  and 
advances amount compared to the IAS 39 allowance for impairment losses on loan and advances.

12.   RETAINED EARNINGS 

                      GROUP                                    COMPANY

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2011 
US$

  Analysis of  retained profit by company          

  NMBZ Holdings Limited 
  NMB Bank Limited 
  Stewart Holdings (Private) Limited  

268 522 
  12 487 547 
22 514 

356 400 
6 116 397 
13 536 

 (228 618) 
– 
– 

293 516
–
–

Total     

  12 778 583 

6 486 333 

 (228 618) 

293 516

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                       GROUP                                      COMPANY    
2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$

13.   DEPOSITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

13.1  Deposits and other liabilities by type 

  Deposits from other banks and other

 financial institutions 
  Current and deposit accounts*

from customers 

Total deposits 
Trade and other payables* 

  38 969 071 

43 009 970 

– 

  152 452 995 
  191 422 066 
3 580 567 
  195 002 633 

96 216 174 
139 226 144 
3 531 634 
142 757 778 

– 
– 
993 958 
993 958 

*Deposits and other payables approximate the related carrying amount due to their short term nature.

13.2   Maturity analysis

Less than one month 
1 to three months 
3 to 6 months 
6 months to 1 year 
1 to 5 years 
  Over 5 years 

13.3  Sectoral analysis of deposits 

  Banks and other financial institutions 
Transport and telecommunications  

  Agriculture                  
  Mining 
  Manufacturing 
  Distribution 
  Services 

Individuals 

  Municipalities and parastatals 
  Other deposits 

  159 048 090 
8 388 210 
5 686 674 
1 675 259 
  16 623 833 
– 
  191 422 066 

105 423 635
17 727 720
13 874 789
2 200 000
–
–
139 226 144

2012 
 US$ 

  38 969 071 
6 040 981 
9 085 971 
3 221 341 
  23 888 559 
  17 912 925 
  28 199 595 
  29 115 145 
  18 768 175 
  16 220 303 
  191 422 066 

 GROUP

% 

2011 
US$ 

20 
3 
5 
2 
12 
9 
15 
15 
10 
9 

43 009 970 
5 297 087 
3 180 921 
1 144 080 
16 811 439 
8 046 243 
13 678 483 
21 438 755 
19 879 203 
6 739 963 
100  139 226 144 

–

–
–
129
129

  %

31
4
2
1
12
6
10
15
14
5
100

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14.  

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

14.1  Investment securities held to maturity 

                           GROUP 

Carrying 
Amount 
2012 
 US$ 

Fair 
Value 
2012 
US$ 

Carrying 
Amount 
2011 
US$ 

Fair
Value
2011
  US$

  Government and public sector securities 
  RBZ Bond (1) 

Investment securities held to maturity 

   5 501 963 
5 501 963 
5 501 963 

5 501 963 
5 501 963 
5 501 963 

2 126 657 
2 126 657 
2 126 657 

2 126 657
2 126 657
2 126 657

(1) Investment securities held to maturity were classified as such in accordance with IAS 39.

The RBZ Bond is valued at cost as there is no market information to facilitate application of  fair value principles. 

14.2  Maturity analysis of investment securities held to maturity

Less than one month 
1 to 3 months 
3 to 6 months 
6 months to 1 year 
1 year to 5 years 

  Over 5 years 

                          GROUP

2012 
US$ 
 – 
– 
2 271 949 
969 004 
2 261 010 
– 
5 501 963 

2011
US$
–
–
–
2 126 657
–
–
2 126 657

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14.3  Other financial assets and financial liabilities summary

Fair value

 Set out below is a comparison by class of  the carrying amounts and fair value of  the Group’s financial instruments 
that are carried in the financial statements.

                         GROUP

Financial assets

  Cash and cash equivalents 

Investment securities held to maturity 

  Advances and other assets 

Trade investments 

  Quoted and other investments 

Total 

Financial liabilities

  Deposits and other liabilities 

Carrying 
Amount 
2012 
US$ 

  58 171 045 
5 501 963 
  146 599 994 
195 790 
130 316 
  210 599 108 

Fair 
value 
2012 
US$ 

Fair 
value 
2011 
US$ 

Carrying
 amount
2011
US$

58 171 043 
5 501 963 

32 265 953  
2 126 657 
146 599 994  122 260 663 
190 980 
118 048 
210 599 108  156 962 301 

195 790 
130 316 

32 265 953
2 126 657
122 260 663
190 980
118 048
156 962 301

  195 002 633 
  195 002 633 

195 002 633  142 757 778 
195 002 633  142 757 778 

142 757 778
142 757 77

 The fair value of  the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount at which the instrument could be 
exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.  The following 
methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:

•	

	Cash	and	cash	equivalents,	advances	and	other	assets,	deposits	and	other	liabilities	approximate	their	carrying	
amounts largely due to the short – term maturities of  these instruments.

•	 Fair	value	of 	quoted	investments	is	derived	from	quoted	market	prices	in	active	markets	if 	available.
•	

	Fair	 value	 of 	 trade	 investments	 is	 derived	 from	 the	 Group’s	 proportionate	 share	 of 	 the	 net	 asset	 value	 of 	
associate investments.
	Fair	value	of 	financial	assets	and	liabilities	at	fair	value	through	profit	and	loss	is	derived	from	quoted	market	
prices in active markets.  If  quoted market prices are not available the fair value is estimated using pricing 
models or discounted cash flow techniques.

•	

Fair value hierarchy

  As at 31 December 2012, the Group held the following financial instruments measured at fair value:
 The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of  financial instruments by 
valuation technique:

Level 1:  Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:  Other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are  

observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3:   Techniques which use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not 

based on observable market data.

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14.3  Other financial assets and financial liabilities summary (cont’d)

  Assets measured at fair value

     GROUP

31 Dec
2012 
US$ 

Level 1 
US$ 

Level 2 
US$ 

Level 3
US$

Trade investments 
  Quoted investments 

195 790 
130 316 

– 
130 316 

– 
– 

195 790
–

 During the reporting year ended 31 December 2012, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value 
measurements, and no transfers into and out of  Level 3 fair value measurements.

        GROUP

31 Dec
2011 
US$ 

Level 1 
US$ 

Level 2 
US$ 

Level 3
US$

Trade investments 
  Quoted investments 

190 980 
118 048 

– 
118 048 

– 
– 

190 980
–

 During  the  year  ended  31  December  2011,  there  were  no  transfers  between  Level  1  and  Level  2  fair  value 
measurements, and no transfers into and out of  Level 3 fair value measurements.

15.   DEFERRED TAX 

GROUP                                   COMPANY    

  Allowance for impairment losses 
on loans and advances 

  Quoted and other investments 

Investments:-Trade investments 
  Non-current assets held for sale 

Investment properties 
  Property and equipment 
  Marking to market adjustments    
  Unrealised foreign exchange gains 
  Suspended interest 
  Deferred income 
  Assessed losses 

  Closing deferred tax (asset)/liability  
  Deferred tax (asset)/liability at the 

 beginning of  the year 

  Current year credit (note 8.1) 

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

(1 871 973) 
10 640 
5 664 
111 265 
142 387 
424 649 
(45 583) 
321 153 
(145 613) 
(308 840) 
(24 345) 

(863 678) 
7 014 
5 485 
– 
129 493 
412 667 
33 514 
332 105 
(269 862) 
(208 121) 
– 

– 
1 720 
5 664 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(21 541) 

2011 
US$

–
1 557
5 485
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

   (1 380 596) 

(421 383) 

(14 157) 

7 042

(421 383) 
(959 213) 

207 966 
(629 349) 

7 042 
 (21 199) 

 (7 533)
 (491)

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16.  

  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  

GROUP                                   COMPANY    

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
 US$ 

2011 
US$

16.1 

  Balances with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

  Balances with the Central Bank  

22 671 712 

12 255 166 

– 

–

16.2 

  Balances with other banks and cash

  Current, nostro accounts and cash   

Interbank placements  

14 999 333 
20 500 000 
58 171 045 

13 231 912 
6 778 875 
32 265 953 

51 
– 
51 

95 631
–
95 631

17.  

LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS

17.1 

  Total loans, advances and other assets

17.1.1   Advances

Fixed term loans 
Local loans and overdrafts 

57 124 283 
86 823 914 

36 116 550 
79 078 001 
143 948 197  115 194 551 

– 
– 
– 

–
–
–

  Statutory reserves* 
  Other assets 

– 
2 651 797 

3 231 838 
3 834 274 
146 599 994  122 260 663 

– 
177 486 
177 486 

–
1 749 172
1 749 172

 *The statutory reserves balance with the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe was non-interest bearing.  The balance 
was determined on the basis of  deposits held and was not available to the bank for daily use.  The balances 
owed to banks were converted to tradable interest bearing instruments on 16 February 2012. The amount was 
reclassified to Investment securities held to maturity (note 14).

17.1.2.  Maturity analysis 

Less than one month 
1 to three months 
3 to 6 months 
6 months to 1 year 
1 to 5 years 
  Over 5 years 

  92 386 313 
  19 352 134 
3 271 119 
4 968 635 
  32 439 174 
– 

75 306 517 
20 829 309 
2 423 418 
2 875 529 
18 161 873 
– 

Total advances 

  152 417 375 

119 596 646 

  Allowance for impairment losses 

   on loans and advances 

  Provision for suspended interest 

   (7 269 799) 
(1 199 379) 
  143 948 197 

(3 354 088) 
(1 048 007)
115 194 551 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–

  Statutory reserves 
  Other assets (note 17.5) 

– 
2 651 797 
  146 599 994 

3 231 838 
3 834 274 
122 260 663 

– 
177 486 
177 486 

–
1 749 172
1 749 172

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17.2  Sectoral analysis of utilisations 

  Manufacturing  
  Distribution 
  Agriculture and horticulture 
  Conglomerates 
  Services 
  Mining 

Food & beverages  
Individuals 

2012 
US$ 

      GROUP

% 

2011
US$ 

  29 008 475 
  46 673 432 
9 894 729 
4 683 682 
  30 216 258 
1 347 402 
214 163 
   30 379 234 
  152 417 375 

19 
31 
6 
3 
20 
1 
– 
20 

26 977 166 
33 713 556 
9 121 606 
4 700 752 
17 076 201 
3 856 637 
5 747 287 
18 403 441 
100  119 596 646 

%

23
28
8
4
14
3
5
15
100

The material concentration of  loans and advances are in the distribution sector at 31% (2011 – 28%).

17.3  Allowance for impairment losses on loans and advances 
                                                                                                            GROUP

Specific 
US$ 

2012 
Portfolio 
US$ 

Total 
US$ 

Specific 
US$ 

 2011
Portfolio 
US$ 

Total
US$

  At 1 January 
  Charge against profits 
  Bad debts written off  

3 354 088 
3 879 327 
(69 351) 

– 
105 735 
– 

3 354 088 
3 985 062 
(69 351) 

1 057 977 
2 296 111 
– 

–  1 057 977
–  2 296 111
–
– 

  At 31 December 

7 164 064 

105 735 

7 269 799 

3 354 088 

–  3 354 088

17.4  Non-performing loans and advances 

Total non-performing loans and advances 

  Provision for impairment loss on loans and advances 

Interest in suspense 

  Residue 

       GROUP
2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

23 996 312 
(7 164 064) 
(1 199 379) 
15 632 869 

10 294 437
(3 354 088)
(1 048 007)
5 892 342

  The  residue  on  these  accounts  represents  recoverable  portions  covered  by  realisable  security  which  includes 
guarantees, cessation of  debtors, mortgages over residential properties, equities and promissory notes all fair 
valued at US$15 916 654 (2011– US$4 142 500).

17.5  Other assets 

  Service deposits 
  Prepayments and stocks 
  Other receivables 

      GROUP 
2012 
US$ 
552 875 
1 793 025 
305 897 
2 651 797 

2011 
US$ 
183 909 
1 029 791 
2 620 574 
3 834 274 

                  COMPANY
2012 
US$ 
– 
– 
177 486 
177 486 

2011
US$
–
–
1 749 172
1 749 172

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17.6  Loans to officers   

Included in advances and other accounts (note 17.1)

       are loans to officers:
  At 1 January 
  Net additions during the year 

Fair value adjustment   
  Balance at 31 December 

       GROUP 
2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

1 055 223 
1 001 278 
2 056 501 
(177 022) 
1 879 479 

786 221
355 154
1 141 375
(86 152)
1 055 223

  Of  which housing loans comprised: 

– 

–

 Loans  to  officers  are  granted  at  a  preferential  rate  of   6%  per  annum  as  part  of   their  overall  remuneration 
agreements.

17.7   The terms and conditions applicable to advances are as follows:

  Overdraft 

Tenure 
Payable on demand 

Loans 

Loan payable over a maximum 

 period of  24 months 

  Bankers Acceptances 

Loan payable over a minimum 
period of  30 days

18.   NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE   

Interest rate
Minimum lending rate plus a  
margin on unauthorised facility

Minimum lending rate plus a  
margin.
Loans to employees and directors
are at discounted interest rates.

Average rate of  19.5% per annum.

GROUP   

                      COMPANY

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
US$ 

 2011
US$

Investment property 

2 225 300 

– 

– 

–

 The Group is in possession of  land with a fair value of  US$2 225 300 at year end.  During the last quarter of  2012 
management decided to sell the property and have identified interested buyers. The disposal process is expected 
to  be  completed  in  May  2013.    The  disposal  will  improve  the  Group’s  cashflows.  The  fair  value  adjustment  on 
recognition as non-current asset held for sale is included under non-interest income (note 6).

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 19.  TRADE INVESTMENTS 

  Unlisted 

  Other 

                     GROUP 

                       COMPANY

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

195 790 
195 790 

190 980 
190 980 

113 277 
113 277 

109 702
109 702

  Directors’ valuation 

195 790 

190 980 

113 277 

109 702

 Other investments represents equity investments in SWIFT and Medical Investments (Private) Limited t/a Avenues 
Clinic.  The trade investment was valued by directors at fair value at 31 December 2012.

20.  

INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE

The Group has a 24.79% interest in African Century Limited, which is involved in the provision of  lease finance.

 African Century Limited is a company that is not listed on any public exchange.  The following table illustrates 
summarised audited financial information of  the Group’s investment in African Century Limited.

  Share of  the associate’s statement of  financial position:

  Current assets 
  Non-current assets 
  Current liabilities 
  Non – current liabilities 

Equity 

5 036 603 
56 750 
(457 427) 
(3 610 007) 
1 025 919 

2 831 891 
68 577 
(133 823) 
(2 174 978) 
591 667 

  Share of  the associate’s revenue and profit

  Revenue 

  Profit 

904 446 

571 617 

434 252 

113 573 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

- 

- 

–
–
–
–
–

-

-

  Carrying amount of  the investment 

1 025 919 

591 667 

499 538 

499 538

  Reconciliation of  carrying amount of  investment in Associate:

  Balance at 1 January 

Increase in investment 
  Share of  profit in associate 

591 667 
- 
434 252 

228 556 
249 538 
113 573 

499 538 
- 
- 

250 000
249 538
-

  Balance at 31 December 

1 025 919 

591 667 

499 538 

499 538

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21.  

INVESTMENTS IN GROUP COMPANIES 

21.1  Subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries:
   NMB Bank Limited 
   Stewart Holdings Limited 

21.2  Shareholding

                     COMPANY

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

15 594 431 
14 680 
15 609 111 

13 707 432
14 680
13 722 112

 The subsidiaries and associates, all of  which are registered in Zimbabwe, and the extent of  the Group’s beneficial 
interest therein and their principal business activities are listed below:-

2012 

2011

  NMB Bank Limited 
  Brixtun (Private) Limited 
  NMB Fund Management (Private) Limited 
  Stewart Holdings (Private) Limited 

Invariant (Private) Limited 
  Darksan (Private) Limited 
  African Century Limited  

100% (Banking) 
100% (Dormant) 
100% (Dormant) 
100% (Equity holdings) 
100% (Dormant) 
100% (Dormant) 
24.79% (Leasing) 

100% (Banking)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Equity Holdings)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Dormant)
25% (Leasing)

 The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  financial  statements  and  results  of   the  subsidiaries  and 
associates listed above. 

22.   QUOTED AND OTHER INVESTMENTS 

                     GROUP                                         COMPANY
2011 
US$ 

2012 
US$ 

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

  Quoted investments  

130 316 

118 048 

34 408 

31 147

 The quoted investments comprise shares stated for year-end purposes at the last trading date of  31 December 
2012.

23.  

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

  At 1 January 

Improvements 
Fair value adjustments 

  Net transfer to property and equipment 
Transfer to Non-current assets held for
 sale 

  At 31 December 

2 510 000 
291 890 
2 538 710 
– 

2 615 000
–
(40 000)
 (65 000)

   (2 225 300) 
3 115 300 

–
2 510 000

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 23.  

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (cont’d) 

 The fair value of  the Group’s investment properties as at 31 December 2012 has been arrived at on the basis of  
valuations carried out by independent professional valuers, PMA Real Estate (Private) Limited. The valuation which 
conforms to International Valuation Standards, was in terms of  the policy as set out in the accounting policies 
section and was derived with reference to market information close to the date of  the valuation.

 The values were arrived at by applying yield rates of  between 9% – 11% on rental levels of  between $5 – $8 per 
square metre. The properties are leased out under operating lease to various tenants. 

 The Group has no restrictions on the realisability of  all investment properties and no contractual obligations to 
purchase, construct or develop the investment properties or for repairs, maintenance and enhancements.

 Rental income amounting to US$12 408 (2011 – US$6 600) was received and no operating expenses were incurred 
on the investment properties in the current year due to the net leasing arrangement on the properties.

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24.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

Motor  Furniture & 
Vehicles 
US$ 

Computers 
US$ 

 GROUP
Freehold
Land & 
Equipment 
US$ 

Building 
US$ 

Total 
U S $  

  Cost
  At 1 January 2011 
  Additions 
  Revaluation gain 
  Disposals 
  Reclassification 

Transfer from Investment
 property    

  At 1 January 2012 
  Additions 
  Revaluation gain 
  Reclassifications 
  Disposals 
  At 31 December 2012 

  Accumulated depreciation
  At 1 January 2011 
  Charge for the year 
  Disposals 
  Reclassifications 

  At 1 January 2012 
  Charge for the year 
  Reclassifications 

          Disposals 

717 599 
818 939 
– 
(27 930) 
15 663 

220 119 
1 564 286 
– 
(17 890) 
– 

1 389 505 
1 176 536 
– 
(71 677) 
(15 663) 

2 415 000 
8 252 
250 000 
– 
– 

4 742 223
3 568 013
250 000
 (117 497)
–

– 

– 

– 

65 000 

65 000

1 524 271 
920 559 
– 
251 703 
– 
2 696 533 

1 766 515 
1 556 092 
– 
– 
(250) 
3 322 357 

2 478 701 
268 028 
– 
(251 703) 
(10 825) 
2 484 201 

2 738 252 
– 
77 472 
– 
– 
2 815 724 

8 507 739
2 744 679
77 472
–
(11 075)
11 318 815

317 306 
178 694 
(29 157) 
3 133 

469 976 
310 381 
65 826 
– 

77 024 
256 817 
(10 640) 
– 

323 201 
662 445 
– 
(250) 

649 931 
320 456 
(54 967) 
(3 133) 

912 287 
412 700 
(65 826) 
(5 107) 

69 
224 
– 
– 

293 
45 430 
– 
– 

1 044 330
756 191
(94 764)
–

1 705 757
1 430 956
–
(5 357)

  At 31 December 2012 

846 183 

985 396 

1 254 054 

45 723 

3 131 356

  Net book amount
  At 31 December 2012 

1 850 350 

2 336 961 

1 230 147 

2 770 001 

8 187 459

  At 1 January 2012 

1 054 295 

1 443 314 

1 566 414 

2 737 959 

6 801 982

  At 1 January 2011 

400 293 

143 095 

739 574 

2 414 931 

3 697 893

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24.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)

 Immovable properties were revalued as at 31 December 2012 on the basis of  valuations carried out by independent 
professional valuers, PMA Real Estate (Private) Limited. The valuation which conforms to International Valuation 
Standards, was in terms of  the policy as set out in the accounting policies section. All movable assets are carried 
at their carrying amounts which are arrived at by the application of  a depreciation charge on their cost values over 
the useful lives of  the assets.

 The valuation of  land and buildings was arrived by applying yield rates of  between 9% - 11% on rental levels of  
between $5 – $8 per square metre.  

 It  has  not  been  possible  to  fully  comply  with  the  requirements  of   International  Accounting  Standards  (IAS16: 
Property,  Plant  and  Equipment),  as  regards  disclosure  of   the  carrying  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  of  
properties  had  revaluations  not  been  performed.  This  information  is  not  material  in  the  context  of   the  Group 
financial statements.

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25.  

INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS

 The table below analyses the Group’s interest rate risk exposure on assets and liabilities.  The financial assets and 
liabilities are categorised by the earlier of  contractual repricing or maturity dates.

25.1  Total position 

  At 31 December 2012 

  Assets

  Cash and cash
 equivalents 
Investment securities 
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other
 investments 
Loans, advances and 
 other assets 

  Non-current assets held

 for sale 

  Property, plant and 

 equipment 
Investment properties 

  Deferred tax 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

 liabilities 

  Current tax liabilities  

Equity 

Interest rate repricing
 gap 

Up to 1 

   1 month 
month   to 3 months 
US$ 

US$ 

GROUP

3 months 
to 1 year 
US$ 

   1 year to    Non-interest
 bearing 
    5 years 
US$ 
US$ 

Total
US$

58 171 045 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

58 171 045

3 240 953  2 261 010 
– 

– 

– 
1 025 919 

5 501 963
1 025 919

– 

– 

326 106 

326 106

83 917 136  19 352 134 

8 239 754  32 439 173 

2 651 797  146 599 994

– 

– 

– 

– 

2 225 300 

2 225 300

– 
– 
– 
142 088 181  19 352 134  11 480 707  34 700 183 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

8 187 459 
3 115 300 
1 380 596 

8 187 459
3 115 300
1 380 596
18 912 477  226 533 682

159 048 090 
– 
– 
159 048 090 

8 388 210 
– 
– 
8 388 210 

7 361 933  16 623 833 
– 
– 
7 361 933  16 623 833 

– 
– 

3 580 567  195 002 633
588 966 
588 966
30 942 083
30 942 083 
35 111 616  226 533 682

(16 959 909)  10 963 924 

4 118 774  18 076 350 

(16 199 130) 

  Cumulative gap  

(16 959 909) 

(5 995 985) 

(1 877 211)  16 199 139 

– 

60

–

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25.1 

INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS

 The table below analyses the Group’s interest rate risk exposure on assets and liabilities.  The financial assets 
and liabilities are categorised by the earlier of  contractual repricing or maturity date.

  At 31 December 2011 

GROUP

Up to 1 

   1 month 
month  to 3 months 
US$ 

US$ 

3 months 
to 1 year 
US$ 

   1 year to  
    5 years 
US$ 

  Non-interest
bearing 
US$ 

Total
US$

  Assets

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities 
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other
  investments 
Loans, advances and 
  other assets 

  Property, plant and 

  equipment 
Investment properties 

  Deferred tax 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

  liabilities 

  Current tax liabilities  

Equity 

Interest rate repricing 
  gap 

32 265 953 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

2 126 657 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

–  32 265 953

– 
591 667 

2 126 657
591 667

309 028 

309 028

72 381 881  20 345 346 

5 128 510  17 338 815 

7 066 111  122 260 663

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
104 647 834  20 345 346 

– 
– 
– 
7 255 167  17 338 815 

– 
– 
– 

6 801 982 
2 510 000 
421 383 

6 801 982
2 510 000
421 383
17 700 171  167 287 333

105 423 635  17 727 720  16 074 789 
– 
– 
105 423 635  17 727 720  16 074 789 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

3 531 634  142 757 778
1 157 974
1 157 974 
23 371 581  23 371 581
28 061 189  167 287 333

(775 801)  2 617 626 

(8 819 622)  17 338 815 

(10 361 018) 

  Cumulative gap  

(775 801)  1 841 825 

(6 977 797)  10 361 018 

– 

–

–

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26.  

INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS 

 The table below analyses the Group’s interest rate risk exposure on assets and liabilities denominated in United 
States Dollars only.  The financial assets and liabilities are categorised by the earlier of  contractual repricing or 
maturity dates.

26.1.    United States dollar 

  At 31 December 2012 

Up to 1 

   1 month 
month   to 3 months 
US$ 

US$ 

 GROUP

3 months     1 year to    Non-interest
bearing 
    5 years 
to 1 year 
US$ 
US$ 
US$ 

Total
US$

  Assets

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other
  investments 
Loans, advances and 
  other assets 

  Non-current assets held 

  for sale 

  Property, plant and 

  equipment 
Investment properties 

  Deferred tax 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

  liabilities 

  Current tax liabilities  

Equity 

Interest rate repricing
  gap 

54 256 160 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

–  54 256 160

3 240 953  2 261 010 
– 

– 

– 
1 025 919 

5 501 963
1 025 919

– 

– 

243 593 

243 593

83 736 075  19 352 134 

8 239 754 32 439 173 

2 651 797  146 418 933

– 

– 

– 

– 

2 225 300 

2 225 300

8 187 459
– 
3 115 300
– 
1 380 596
– 
137 992 235  19 352 134  11 480 707 34 700 183  18 329 964  222 355 223

8 187 459 
3 115 300 
1 380 596 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

155 270 761 
– 
– 
155 270 761 

8 388 210 
– 
– 
8 388 210 

3 580 567  191 225 304
7 361 933 16 623 833 
– 
588 966
–  30 942 083  30 942 083
7 361 933 16 623 833  35 111 616  222 756 353

588 966 

– 
– 

(17 278 526)  10 963 924 

4 118 774 18 076 350  (16 281 652) 

(401 130)

  Cumulative gap  

(17 278 526) 

(6 314 602) 

(2 195 828) 15 880 522 

(401 130) 

–

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26.  

INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS 

 The table below analyses the Group’s interest rate risk exposure on assets and liabilities denominated in United States 
Dollars only. The financial assets and liabilities are categorised by the earlier of  contractual repricing or maturity dates.

26.1 

  United States dollar

  At 31 December 2011 

  Assets

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities 
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other 
  investments 
Loans, advances and 
  other assets 

  Property, plant and 

  equipment 
Investment properties 

  Deferred tax 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

  liabilities 

  Current tax liabilities  

Equity 

Interest rate repricing
  gap  

Up to 1 

   1 month 
month   to 3 months 
US$ 

US$ 

GROUP

3 months     1 year to    Non-interest
bearing 
    5 years 
to 1 year 
US$ 
US$ 
US$ 

Total
US$

28 035 809 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

–  2 126 657 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

–  28 035 809

– 
591 667 

2 126 657
591 667

227 750 

227 750

71 944 721  20 345 346  5 128 510 17 338 815 

7 066 111  121 823 503

6 801 982
2 510 000
421 383
99 980 530  20 345 346  7 255 167 17 338 815  17 618 893  162 538 751

6 801 982 
2 510 000 
421 383 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
- 
– 

– 
- 
– 

101 387 356  17 582 458  16 074 789 
– 
– 
101 387 356  17 582 458  16 074 789 

– 
– 

– 
– 

3 531 634  138 576 237
– 
1 157 974
1 157 974 
– 
–  23 371 581  23 371 581
–  28 061 189  163 105 792

(1 406 826)  2 762 888  (8 819 622) 17 338 815  (10 442 296) 

(567 041)

  Cumulative gap   

(1 406 826)  1 356 062  (7 463 560)  9 875 255 

(567 041) 

–

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27.  

INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS 

 The  table  below  analyses  the  Group’s  interest  rate  risk  exposure  on  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in 
currencies  other  than  United  States  Dollars.    The  amounts  are  shown  at  the  equivalent  values  in  United 
States Dollars, the presentation currency.  The financial assets and liabilities are categorised by the earlier of  
contractual repricing or maturity dates.

27.1.    Other foreign currencies

  At 31 December 2012

Up to 1 

   1 month 
month   to 3 months 
US$ 

US$ 

 GROUP

3 months     1 year to    Non-interest
bearing 
    5 years 
to 1 year 
US$ 
US$ 
US$ 

Total
US$

  Assets  

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities
  held to maturity 
  Quoted and other 
  investments 
Loans, advances and 
  other assets 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

  liabilities 

3 914 885 

– 

– 

181 061 
4 095 946 

3 777 329 
3 777 329 

Interest rate repricing
  gap 

318 617 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

3 914 885

–

82 513 

82 513

– 
82 513 

181 061
4 178 459

– 
– 

3 777 329
3 777 329

82 513 

401 130

  Cumulative gap  

318 617 

318 617 

318 617 

318 617 

401 130 

–

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28.  

INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS 

 The table below analyses the Group’s interest rate risk exposure on assets and liabilities denominated in currencies 
other than United States Dollars.  The amounts are shown at the equivalent values in United States Dollars, the 
presentation currency.  The financial assets and liabilities are categorised by the earlier of  contractual repricing 
or maturity dates.

28.1     Other Foreign currencies

  At 31 December 2011

Up to 1 

   1 month 
month   to 3 months 
US$ 

US$ 

 GROUP

3 months     1 year to    Non-interest
bearing 
    5 years 
to 1 year 
US$ 
US$ 
US$ 

Total
US$

  Assets

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities 
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other 
  investments 
Loans, advances and 
  other assets 

Liabilities and equity

Financial liabilities at 
  fair value
  through profit and loss 

  Deposits and other 

  liabilities 

4 230 144 

– 
– 

– 

437 160 
4 667 304 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

4 036 279 
4 036 279 

145 262 
145 262 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

Interest rate repricing 
  gap  

631 025 

– 

(145 262) 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

4 230 144

–
–

81 278 

81 278

– 
81 278 

437 160
4 748 582

– 

– 
– 

–

4 181 541
4 181 541

81 278 

567 041

  Cumulative gap  

631 025 

485 763 

485 763 

485 763 

567 041 

–

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28.  

FOREIGN EXCHANGE POSITIONS

 The table below indicates the currencies to which the Group had significant exposure at 31 December on all its 
assets and liabilities.  The analysis reflects the mismatch by currency.  The amounts are shown at the equivalent 
values in United States Dollars, the presentation currency.

28.1 

  At 31 December 2012 

  Assets      

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities 
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other
  investments 
Loans, advances and 
  other  assets 
  Non-current assets
  held for sale 

  Property, plant and 

  equipment 
Investment properties 

  Deferred tax 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

  liabilities 

  Current tax liabilities  

Equity 

  Net foreign exchange
  Position 

GROUP

US$ 
US$ 

RAND 
US$ 

GBP 
US$ 

EUR 
US$ 

 BWP 
US$ 

TOTAL
US$

54 256 160 

2 363 652 

62 750  1 466 870 

21 613  58 171 045

5 501 963 
1 025 919 

243 593 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

82 513 

– 
– 

– 

5 501 963
1 025 919

326 106

146 418 933 

173 952 

2 742 

1 213 

3 154  146 599 994

2 225 300 

– 

– 

– 

– 

2 225 300

8 187 459 
3 115 300 
1 380 596 
222 355 223 

– 
– 
– 
2 537 604 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
65 492  1 550 596 

– 
– 
– 

8 187 459
3 115 300
1 380 596
24 967  226 533 682

191 225 304 
588 966 
30 942 083 
222 756 353 

2 483 554 
– 
– 
2 483 554 

48 090  1 239 777 
– 
– 
48 090  1 239 777 

– 
– 

5 908  195 002 633
– 
588 966
–  30 942 083
5 908  226 533 682

 (401 130) 

54 050 

17 402 

310 819 

18 859 

–

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28.  

FOREIGN EXCHANGE POSITIONS

 The table below indicates the currencies to which the Group had significant exposure at 31 December on all its 
assets and liabilities.  The analysis reflects the mismatch by currency.  The amounts are shown at the equivalent 
values in United States Dollars, the presentation currency.

28.1     At 31 December 2011 

   GROUP

US$ 
US$ 

RAND 
US$ 

GBP 
US$ 

EUR 
US$ 

 BWP 
US$ 

TOTAL
US$

28 035 808 

2 708 277 

(5 017)  1 504 542 

22 343 

32 265 953

2 126 657 
591 667 

227 750 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

81 278 

– 
– 

– 

2 126 657
591 667

309 028

  Assets      

  Cash and cash
  equivalents 
Investment securities
  held to maturity 
Investment in associate 

  Quoted and other 
   investments 
  Advances and other

  accounts 

121 823 504 

329 273 

7 455 

95 045 

5 386 

122 260 663

  Property, plant and

 equipment 
Investment properties 

  Deferred tax 

Liabilities and equity

  Deposits and other 

 liabilities 

  Current tax liabilities  

Equity 

  Net foreign exchange

6 801 982 
2 510 000 
421 383 
162 538 751 

– 
– 
– 
3 037 550 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
2 438  1 680 865 

– 
– 
– 
27 729 

6 801 982
2 510 000
421 383
167 287 333

138 576 237 
1 157 974 
23 371 581 
163 105 792 

2 371 994 
– 
– 
2 371 994 

17 830  1 774 704 
– 
– 
17 830  1 774 704 

– 
– 

17 013 
– 
– 
17 013 

142 757 778
1 157 974
23 371 581
167 287 333

  position 

(567 041) 

665 556 

(15 392) 

(93 839) 

10 716 

–

29.  

  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

  Guarantees 
  Commitments to lend 
  At 31 December 

      GROUP
2012 
US$ 

  2011
US$

7 827 744 
29 326 528 
37 154 272 

6 374 815
20 385 351
26 760 166

 The  Group  enters  into  various  irrevocable  commitments  and  contingent  liabilities  in  its  normal  course  of  
business in order to meet financial needs of  customers.  These obligations are not recognised on the statement 
of  financial position, but contain credit risk and are therefore part of  the overall risk of  the Group.

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 Guarantees  commit  the  Group  to  make  payments  on  behalf   of   clients  in  the  event  of   a  specified  act.  
Guarantees carry the same credit risk as loans.

 Commitments  to  lend  represent  contractual  commitments  to  advance  loans  and  revolving  credits.  
Commitments  have  fixed  expiry  dates  and  may  expire  without  being  drawn  upon,  hence  total  contract 
amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

30.  

  CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

  Capital expenditure contracted for 
  Capital expenditure authorised but not yet

   contracted for 
  At 31 December 

  Capital commitments will be financed from the Group’s own resources.

31.  

  OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS 

Lease commitments 

  Up to 1 year 
1 – 5 years 

GROUP

2012 
US$ 
- 

  2011
US$
45 107

5 739 655 
5 739 655 

6 908 068
6 953 175

4 923 042 
984 608 
3 938 434 

4 726 271
945 254
3 781 017

Lease commitments relate to future rental commitments up to the expiry of  the lease agreements.

32.  

  RELATED PARTIES

 As  required  by  IAS  24,  Related  Parties  Disclosures,  the  Board’s  view  is  that  non-executive  and  executive 
directors  constitute  the  key  management  of   the  Group.    Accordingly,  key  management  remuneration  is 
disclosed below.

32.1 

  Compensation of key management personnel of the Group

  Short – term employee benefits 
  Contribution to pension funds 

32.2     Key management interest in an employee share options

1 658 807 
94 314 
1 753 121 

1 437 437
69 193
1 506 630

  At 31 December 2012, key management held no options to purchase ordinary shares of  the Company. 

32.3 

  Balances of loans to directors, officers and others

Loans to directors and officers or their companies are included in advances and other accounts (note 17.1).

  Non - executive directors 
Executive directors  
  Officers (Note 17.6) 
  Directors’ companies 
  Officers’ companies 

Fair value adjustment    

68

28 497 
471 352 
2 056 501 
2 202 631 
- 
4 758 981 
(177 022) 
4 581 959 

26 848
176 832
1 141 375
892 862
-
2 237 917
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32.4 

  Other related party disclosures

Entities with significant  
influence over the Group 

2012 
2011 

 Amounts owed by  
 related parties
US$
4 581 959
2 151 765

32.5 

  BORROWING POWERS

  Holding Company

 In terms of  the existing Articles of  Association, Article 102, the directors may from time to time, at their 
discretion, borrow or secure the payment of  any sum or sums of  money for the purposes of  the company 
without any limitation.

  Banking subsidiary

 In terms of  the existing Articles of  Association, Article 55, the directors may from time to time, at their 
discretion, borrow or secure the payment of  any sum or sums of  money for the purposes of  the company 
without any limitation.

33.  

  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

33.1 

  Pension Fund

  All eligible employees contribute to the NMB Bank Pension Fund, which is a defined contribution plan.

 The assets of  the Pension Fund are held separately from those of  the Group in funds under the control of  
Trustees.  The pension fund assets include 661 416 shares in NMBZ Holdings Limited as at 31 December 
2012.

33.2 

  Expense recognised in profit or loss

  Defined Contribution Plan - NSSA 
  Defined Contribution Plan – NMB Bank Pension Fund   

                        GROUP

2012 
US$ 
98 045 
575 594 
673 639 

2011
US$
74 255
376 174
450 429

The expense is recognised in profit or loss as part of  staff  costs under operating expenses (note 7).

33.3 

  Employee Share Option Scheme

 In terms of  the Employee Share Option Scheme, up to a maximum of  10% of  the issued share capital may 
be granted by the directors to senior employees by way of  options.  Each set of  options is exercisable at

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  Employee Share Option Scheme (cont’d)

 any time within a period of  five years from the date the options are granted and the issue price is based on 
the higher of  nominal value of  the shares and the middle market price derived from the Zimbabwe Stock 
Exchange prices for the trading day immediately preceding the date of  offer.  The options vest immediately 
from date of  issue and the fair value of  the options is estimated at the grant date using the Black – Scholes 
option  pricing  model,  taking  into  account  the  terms  and  conditions  upon  which  the  instruments  were 
granted.

  Movements in the year

 The  following  table  illustrates  the  number  (No.)  and  weighted  average  exercise  prices  (WAEP)  of,  and 
movements in share options during the year.

 GROUP AND COMPANY

  Outstanding as at 1 January 

Lapsed 
Issued 
Exercised 

  Outstanding as at 31 December 

2012 
No. 
000’s 

9 072 
– 
– 
– 
9 072 

WAEP$ 

0.005 
– 
– 
– 
0.005 

 Terms of options outstanding at 31 December 2012

                                                        GROUP AND COMPANY

  Expiry date 

7 January 2013 
12 March 2013 

 Exercise price 
US$ 

nil 
nil 

33.4 

  National Social Security Authority Scheme

WAEP$

0.005
–
–
–
0.005

2011
No. 
000’s

9 072 
– 
– 
– 
9 072 

2012
Shares
000’s

9 072
-
9 072

 All  employees  of   the  Group  are  members  of   the  National  Social  Security  Authority  Scheme,  a  defined 
contribution plan to which both the employer and the employees contribute.

 Contributions by the employer are charged to the profit and loss account and during the period amounted 
to US$98 045 (2011 – US$74 255).

33.5 

  Number of employees

 The total number of  employees of  the Group at 31 December 2012 was 303 (2011– 301).

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34.  

  EXCHANGE RATES

 The following exchange rates have been used to translate the foreign currency balances to United States 
dollars at year end:

  British Sterling                                GBP  
  South African Rand                         ZAR  
European Euro                                EUR  
  Botswana Pula                                BWP 

35.  

  RISK MANAGEMENT

31 December 2012   

Mid - rate 
US$ 

1.6156 
8.4776 
1.3200 
7.7721 

31 December 2011
Mid - rate
US$

1.5416
8.1852
1.2944
7.5301

 The Board of  Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of  the Group’s risk 
management framework. The Board has established the Board Asset and Liability Management Committee 
(ALCO) and Board Risk Committee, which are responsible for defining the Bank’s risk universe, developing 
policies and monitoring implementation. The Bank has a Risk Management department, which reports to 
the Managing Director and is responsible for the management of  the bank’s overall risk universe.  The Bank 
is working towards full implementation of  Basel II requirements as set by the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe.

 Risk  management  is  linked  logically  from  the  level  of   individual  transactions  to  the  Bank  level.    Risk 
management activities broadly take place simultaneously at the following different hierarchy levels:
  a) 

 Strategic Level: This involves risk management functions performed by senior management and the 
board of  directors.  It includes the definition of  risk, ascertaining the Bank’s risk appetite, formulating 
strategy and policy for managing risk and establishes adequate systems and controls to ensure overall 
risk remains within acceptable levels and is adequately compensated. 

 b) 

 c) 

 Macro Level: It encompasses risk management within a business area or across business lines.  These 
risk management functions are performed by middle management.

 Micro Level: This involves “On-the-line” risk management where risks are actually created.  These are 
the risk management activities performed by individuals who assume risk on behalf  of  the organization 
such as Treasury Front Office, Corporate Banking, Retail banking etc.  The risk management in these 
areas is confined to operational procedures set by management.

 Risk management is premised on four (4) mutually reinforcing pillars, namely:
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 

adequate board and senior management oversight;
adequate strategy, policies, procedures and limits;
adequate risk identification, measurement, monitoring and information systems; and
comprehensive internal controls and independent reviews.

35.1 

  Credit risk

 Credit risk is the risk that a financial contract will not be honoured according to the original set of  terms. 
The  risk arises when borrowers or counterparties to a financial instrument fail to meet their contractual 
obligations. The Board has put in place sanctioning committees with specific credit approval limits.  The 
Credit Risk Management department does the initial review of  all applications before passing them on to 

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35.1 

  Credit risk (cont’d)

 the Executive Credit Committee and finally Board Credit Committee depending on the loan amount.  The bank 
has in place a Board Loans Review Committee responsible for reviewing the quality of  the loan book. 

 The Credit Risk Management department is responsible for implementing the Group’s credit risk policies and 
standards and this includes:
•	

	Formulating	credit	policies	in	consultation	with	business	units,	covering	collateral	requirements,	credit	
assessment,  risk  grading  and  reporting,  documentary  and  legal  procedures,  and  compliance  with 
regulatory and statutory requirements;
	Establishing	the	authorization	structure	for	the	approval	and	renewal	of 	credit	facilities.	Facilities	require	
authorization by the Risk Management Committee, Executive Committee or the Board Credit Committee 
depending on amount as per set limits;
	The	Credit	Risk	Management	department	assesses	all	credit	exposures	in	excess	of 	designated	limits,	
prior to facilities being committed to clients by the business unit concerned. Renewals and reviews of  
facilities are subject to the same review process;
Limiting	concentrations	of 	exposure	to	counter	parties	and	industry	for	loans	and	advances;
	Maintaining	and	monitoring	the	risk	grading	as	per	the	RBZ	requirement	in	order	to	categorize	exposures	
according to the degree of  risk of  financial loss faced and to focus management on the attendant risks. 
	Reviewing	 compliance	 of 	 business	 units	 with	 agreed	 exposure	 limits,	 including	 those	 for	 selected	
industries; and
	Providing	advice,	guidance	and	specialist	skills	to	business	units	to	promote	best	practice	throughout	the	
Group in the management of  credit risk. 

•	

•	

•	
•	

•	

•	

 The  table  below  shows  the  maximum  exposure  to  credit  for  the  components  of   the  statement  of   financial 
position.  The maximum exposure is shown as gross.

35.1.2    Maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of any collateral

  Cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash on hand) 

Investment securities held to maturity  
Loans, advances and other accounts  
Total 

  Guarantees 
  Commitments to lend 

Total 

GROUP

Note 

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

47 966 102 
14 
5 501 963 
17  143 948 197 
  197 416 262 

28 669 484
2 126 657
115 194 551
145 990 692

29 
29 

7 827 744 
29 326 528 
37 154 272 

6 374 815
20 385 351
26 760 166

Total credit risk exposure 

  234 570 534 

172 750 858

 Where  financial  instruments  are  recorded  at  fair  value  the  amounts  shown  above  represent  the  current  risk 
exposure but not the maximum risk exposure that could arise in the future as a result of  changes in values.  
The effect of  collateral and other risk mitigation techniques is shown below.

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35.1.3   Risk concentrations of maximum exposure to credit risk

 31 December 
2012 
Gross 
  Maximum 
Exposure 
US$ 

9 894 729 
4 683 682 
  29 008475 
  46 673 432 
  30 216 258 
1 347 402 
214 163 
  30 379 234 
  152 417 375 

31 December  31 December  31 December 
2011
Net
Maximum
Exposure
US$

2011 
Gross 
Maximum 
Exposure 
US$ 

2012 
Net 
Maximum 
Exposure 
US$ 

9 121 606 
1 386 729 
4 700 752 
4 683 682 
26 977 166 
4 581 975 
33 713 556 
18 241 682 
17 076 201 
4 869 704 
3 856 637 
297 402 
5 747 287 
176 663 
26 021 587 
18 403 441 
60 259 454  119 596 646 

3 308 817
4 700 752
1 267 557
15 856 566
5 151 471
1 870 743
5 094 937
14 425 810
51 676 653

(7 269 799) 

(7 269 799) 

(3 354 088) 

(3 354 088)

  Agriculture and horticulture 
  Conglomerates 
  Manufacturing 
  Distribution 
  Services 
  Mining 

Food and beverages 
Individuals 

  Provision for impairment losses 
   on loans and advances 

  Net exposure 

  145 147 576 

52 989 655  116 242 558 

48 322 565

35.1.4    Collateral and other credit enhancements

 The amount and type of  collateral required depends on an assessment of  credit risk of  the counterparty.  There 
are  guidelines regarding  the  acceptability of   types  of   collateral.    The  main  types  of   collateral  obtained  are 
guarantees, cession of  debtors, mortgages over residential properties, equities, subordination of  shareholder 
loans and promissory notes.  The fair value of  all collateral held by the Bank at the reporting date is US$92 
157 951 (2011 –US$67 919 993).  

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35.1.5    Credit quality per sector

  At 31 December 

2012 

  Manufacturing 
  Distribution 
  Agriculture 

and horticulture 

  Conglomerates 
  Services 
  Mining 

Food and 
beverages 
Individuals 
Total 

  At 31 December 

2011

  Manufacturing 
  Distribution 
  Agriculture 

and horticulture 

  Conglomerates 
  Services 
  Mining 

Food and 
beverages 
Individuals 
Total 

35.2 

  Market risk

Grade A 
Pass 
US$ 

Grade B
Grade C 
  Special 
Mention  Substandard 
US$ 

US$ 

Grade D 
Doubtful 
US$ 

Grade E 
Loss 
US$ 

Total
US$

20 664 326 
26 955 454 

5 514 298 
5 231 224 

137 621 
7 074 318 

– 
1 044 287 

2 692 230 
6 368 149 

29 008 475
46 673 432

6 886 323 
4 683 682 
24 389 591 
170 590 

– 
– 
2 729 470 
1 157 915 

37 510 
– 
748 973 
– 

– 
– 
398 709 
– 

2 970 896 
– 
1 949 515 
18 897 

9 864 729
4 683 682
30 216 258
1 347 402

214 163 
29 780 934 
113 745 063 

– 
43 094 
14 676 001 

– 
327 284 
8 325 706 

– 
181 449 
1 624 445 

– 
46 473 

214 163
30 379 234
14 046 160  152 417 375

22 097 295 
25 745 875 

1 884 589 
4 360 000 

602 211 
507 000 

1 932 421 
901 396 

460 650 
2 199 285 

26 977 166
33 713 556

6 153 611 
4 700 752 
3 837 870 
3 130 446 

– 
– 
2 097 675 
– 

– 
– 
143 821 
– 

2 967 995 
- 
282 572 
18 767 

– 
– 
7 335 
– 

9 121 606
4 700 752
17 076 201
3 856 637

1 395 821 
17 925 638 
96 401 660 

4 332 908 
225 376 
12 900 548 

– 
51 495 
1 304 527 

18 558 
191 721 
6 313 430 

– 
9 211 

5 747 287
18 403 441
2 676 481  119 596 646

 This is the exposure of  the Bank’s on and off  balance sheet positions to adverse movement in market prices 
resulting in a loss in earnings and capital.  The market prices will range from money market (interest rate risk), 
foreign exchange and equity markets in which the bank operates.  The Bank has in place a Management Asset 
and Liability Committee (ALCO) which monitors market risk and recommends the appropriate levels to which 
the bank should be exposed at any time.  Net Interest Margin is the primary measure of  interest rate risk, 

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35.2 

  Market risk (cont’d)

 supported by periodic stress tests to assess the bank’s ability to withstand stressed market conditions.  On 
foreign exchange risk, the bank monitors currency mismatches and make adjustments depending on exchange 
rate movement forecast.  The mismatches are also contained within 10% of  the Bank’s capital position

 ALCO  meets  on  a  monthly  basis  and  operates  within  the  prudential  guidelines  and  policies  established  by 
the Board ALCO.  The board ALCO is responsible for setting exposure thresholds and limits, and meets on a 
quarterly basis.

 The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonable change in interest rates, with all other variables 
held constant, of  the Bank’s statement of  comprehensive income.

 The sensitivity of  the statement of  comprehensive income is the effect of  the assumed changes in interest 
rates  on  the  profit  or  loss  for  the  year,  based  on  the  variable  and  fixed  interest  rate  financial  assets  and 
liabilities held at 31 December.

 Sensitivity of net interest income

  At 31 December 2012

  Currency 

Increase/ 
(decrease) in 
interest rates 
% 

0 to 1 
months 
US$ 

1 to 3 
months 
US$ 

  USD 
  USD 
  USD 
  USD 
  USD 
  USD 

5 
3 
1 
(1) 
(3) 
(5) 

(3 226 334) 
(1 935 800) 
(645 267) 
 645 267 
1 935 800 
3 226 334 

548 196 
328 918 
109 639 
(109 639) 
(328 918) 
(548 196) 

For interest rate repricing and gap analysis refer note 24.1.

3months 
to 1 year 
US$ 

322 010 
193 206 
64 402 
(64 402) 
(193 206) 
(322 010) 

1 year to 
5 years 
US$ 

Total
US$

1 695 009 
1 017 006 
339 002 
(339 002)  
(1 017 006) 
(1 695 009) 

(661 119)
(396 670)
 (132 224)
132 224
396 670
661 119

 Sensitivity of net interest income

  At 31 December 2011

  Currency 

Increase/ 
(decrease) in 
interest rates 
% 

0 to 1 
months 
US$ 

1 to 3 
months 
US$ 

  USD 
  USD 
  USD 
  USD 
  USD 
  USD 

5 
3 
1 
(1) 
(3) 
(5) 

1 164 136 
(698 481) 
(232 827) 
232 827 
698 481 
(1 164 136) 

155 079 
93 048 
31 016 
(31 016) 
(93 048) 
(155 079) 

3months 
to 1 year 
US$ 

(432 006) 
(259 203) 
(86 401) 
86 401 
259 203 
432 006 

1 year to
5 years 
US$ 

Total
US$

908 094 
544 857 
181 619 
(181 619) 
(544 857) 
(908 094) 

1 795 303
(319 779)
(106 593)
106 593
319 779
(1 795 303)

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35.3 

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

 The  table  below  calculates  the  effect  of   a  reasonable  possible  movement  of   the  significant  currency  rate 
against the United States Dollar, with all other variables held constant.  A negative amount in the table reflects 
a potential net reduction in the statement of  comprehensive income or equity while a positive amount reflects 
a net potential increase.

  At 31 December 2012  

  Currency
ZAR 
ZAR 
ZAR  
ZAR 
ZAR 
ZAR 

  At 31 December 2011

  Currency
ZAR 
ZAR 
ZAR  
ZAR 
ZAR 
ZAR 

34.4 

Liquidity risk

  % Change in  Effect on profit 
before tax 
US$ 

currency 
rate 

5 
3 
1 
(1) 
(3) 
(5) 

17 183 
10 310 
3 437 
(3 437) 
(10 310) 
(17 183) 

  % Change in  Effect on profit 
before tax 
US$ 

currency 
rate 

5 
3 
1 
(1) 
(3) 
(5) 

(33 278) 
(19 967) 
(6 656) 
6 656 
19 967 
33 278 

Effect on
equity
US$

5 728
3 437
1 146
 (1 146)
 (3 437)
(5 728)

Effect on
equity
US$

(24 709)
(14 825)
 (4 942)
4 942
14 825
24 709

 Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  of   financial  loss  arising  from  the  inability  of   the  Bank  to  fund  asset  increases  or 
meet obligations as they fall due without incurring unacceptable costs or losses. The bank identifies this risk 
through maturity profiling of  assets and liabilities and assessment of  expected cash flows and the availability 
of  collateral which could be used if  additional funding is required.

 The daily liquidity position is monitored and regular liquidity stress testing is conducted under a variety of  
scenarios covering both normal and more severe market conditions. All liquidity policies and procedures are 
subject to review and approval by the Board ALCO. 

 The  key  measure  used  by  the  bank  for  managing  liquidity  risk  is  the  ratio  of   net  liquid  assets  to  deposits 
to customers.  The bank also actively monitors its loans to deposit ratio against a set threshold in a bid to 
monitor and limit funding risk.  Liquidity risk is monitored through a daily treasury strategy meeting.   This is 
augmented by a monthly management ALCO and a quarterly board ALCO. 

 The contractual maturities of  undiscounted cash flows of  financial assets and liabilities are disclosed in note 
24.1.

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34.4 

Liquidity risk (cont’d)

 The key measure used by the Bank for managing liquidity risk is the ratio of  net liquid assets to deposits from 
customers. The Bank monitors its liquidity ratio in compliance with Banking Regulations to ensure that it is not 
less than 25% of  the liabilities to the public.  Liquid assets consist of  cash and cash equivalents, short term 
bank deposits and liquid investment securities available for immediate sale.

  Maturity profile for contingent liabilities 

 The table below shows the contractual expiry by maturity of  the Group’s contingent liabilities and commitments 
to lend:

  At 31 December 2012 

  Guarantees 
  Commitments

 to lend 

  At 31 December 2011

  Guarantees 
  Commitments

to lend 

On 
Demand 
US$ 

0 to 1 
months 
US$ 

1 to 3 
months 
US$ 

3 months 
to 1 year 
US$ 

1 year to
to 5 years 
US$ 

Total
US$

– 

4 001 505 

– 
– 

– 
4 001 505 

– 

– 
– 

3 826 239 

– 

7 827 744

15 526 528 
19 352 767 

13 800 000 
13 800 000 

29 326 528
37 154 272

804 213 

222 811 

443 734 

4 904 057 

–  17 489 137 
804 213  17 711 948 

2 141 902 
2 585 636 

754 312 
5 658 369 

– 

– 
– 

6 374 815

20 385 351
26 760 166

 The Group expects that not all of  the contingent liabilities or commitments will be drawn before expiry of  the  
commitments.

35.5 

  Operational risk 

 This risk is inherent in all business activities and is the risk of  loss arising from inadequate or failed internal 
processes, people, systems or from external events. The Bank utilises monthly Key Risk Indicators to monitor 
operational risk in all units.  Further to this, the Bank has an elaborate Operational Loss reporting system in 
which all incidents with a material impact on the well-being of  the Bank are reported to risk management.  
The risk department conducts periodic risk assessments on all the units within the Bank aimed at identifying 
the  top  risks  and  ways  to  minimise  their  impact.    There  is  a  Board  Risk  Committee  whose  function  is  to 
ensure that this risk is minimized. The Risk Committee with the assistance of  the internal audit function and 
the Risk Management department assesses the adequacy of  the internal controls and makes the necessary 
recommendations to the Board. 

35.6    

Legal and Compliance risk

 Legal risk is risk from uncertainty due to legal actions or uncertainty in the applicability or interpretation of  
contracts, laws or regulations. Legal risk may entail such issues as contract formation, capacity and contract 
frustration. Compliance risk is the risk arising from non – compliance with laws and regulations.  To manage 
this risk permanent relationships are maintained with firms of  legal practitioners and access to legal advice 
is readily available to all departments. The Bank has an independent compliance function which is responsible 
for identifying and monitoring all compliance issues and ensures the Bank complies with all regulatory and 
statutory requirements.

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35.7     Reputational risk

 Reputation risk is the risk of  loss of  business as a result of  negative publicity or negative perceptions by the 
market with regards to the way the Bank conducts its business. To manage this risk, the Bank strictly monitors 
customers’ complaints, continuously train staff  at all levels, conducts market surveys and periodic reviews of  
business practices through its internal audit department. The directors are satisfied with the risk management 
processes in the bank as these have contributed to the minimization of  losses arising from risky exposures.

35.8 

  Strategic risk

 This refers to current and prospective impact on a Bank’s earnings and capital arising from adverse business 
decisions or implementing strategies that are not consistent with the internal and external environment.  To 
manage this risk, the Bank always has a strategic plan that is adopted by the board of  directors.  Further, 
attainment of  strategic objectives by the various departments is monitored periodically at management level.  
Further, there is an ALCO, Finance and Strategy Committee at board level responsible for monitoring overall 
progress towards attaining strategic objectives for the Bank.  

 The directors are satisfied with the risk management processes in the Bank as these have contributed to the 
minimisation of  losses arising from risky exposures.

35.9 

  External credit ratings

 The external trading ratings were given by Global Credit Rating (GCR), a credit rating agency accredited with 
the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe

  Security class 
Long term 

2012
BBB-

35.10   Regulatory Compliance 

 There were no instances of  regulatory non – compliance in the period under review. The Bank remains committed 
to complying with and adhering to all regulatory requirements.  

35.11    Capital Management

35.11.1  Holding Company

 The capital allocation to the subsidiary units is in accordance with the regulatory requirements of  the business 
undertaken by the subsidiary.

35.11.2   Banking Subsidiary

 The primary objective of  the Bank’s capital management is to ensure that the Bank complies with the RBZ 
requirements.  In implementing the current capital requirements, the RBZ requires the Banking subsidiary to 
maintain a prescribed ratio of  total capital to total risk weighted assets.

 Regulatory capital consists of  Tier 1 capital, which comprises share capital, share premium, retained earnings 
(including current year profit), statutory reserve and other equity reserves.  

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35.11.2   Banking Subsidiary (cont’d)

 The other component of  regulatory capital is Tier 2 capital, which includes subordinated term debt, revaluation 
reserves and portfolio provisions.

Tier 3 capital relates to an allocation of  capital to market and operational risk.  

 Various limits are applied to elements of  the capital base.  The core capital (Tier 1) shall compromise not less 
than 50% of  the capital base and portfolio provisions are limited to 1.25% of  total risk weighted assets.

The Bank’s regulatory capital position at 31 December 2012 was as follows:-

  Share capital 
  Share premium 
  Retained earnings 

Fair value gain on investment properties  

Less: capital allocated for market
  and operational risk 

  Credit to insiders 

2012 
US$ 

2011
US$

16 502 
15 577 932 
12 487 547 
(2 411 775) 
25 670 206 

16 501
13 690 931
6 116 397
–
19 823 829

(1 198 520) 
(2 231 128) 

(571 954)
(892 862)

Tier 1 capital 
Tier 2 capital (subject to limit as per Banking Regulations) 

22 240 558 
4 819 193 

18 359 013
1 023 431

  Revaluation reserve 
  Subordinated debt 
  Regulatory reserve (limited to 1.25% of  risk weighted assets) 
  Portfolio provisions (limited to 1.25% of  risk weighted assets) 

2 411 775 
– 
2 301 683 
105 735 

–
–
1 023 431
–

Total Tier 1 & 2 capital 
Tier 3 capital (sum of  market and

   operational risk capital) 

Total capital base 

27 059 751 

19 382 444

1 198 520 

571 954

28 258 271 

19 954 398

Total risk weighted assets 

  182 361 802 

138 868 906

Tier 1 ratio 
Tier 2 ratio 
Tier 3 ratio 
Total capital adequacy ratio 

  RBZ minimum required 

12.20% 
2.64% 
0.66% 
15.50% 
12.00% 

13.22%
0.74%
0.41%
14.37%
10.00%

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35.  

  EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE

35.1 

  Memorandum of understanding

  On 31 January 2013, the Reserve Bank of  Zimbabwe and participating members of  the Bankers Association of  
Zimbabwe (BAZ) signed a Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU) which seeks to establish an understanding 
on:

 1.  Bank charges on accounts whose monthly deposits are less than US$800.
2. 

 Interest  rates  on  lending  to  a  maximum  of   the  Bank’s  weighted  average  cost  of   funds  plus  a  margin 
of12.5%.

 These measures took effect from 1 February 2013 and going forward these would have a pronounced effect on 
the Bank’s profitability.

35.2     Recapitalisation

 The shareholders of  NMBZ Holdings Limited approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 19 February 
2013 an investment of  US$14.8 million equity capital by three (3) strategic foreign investors. In addition, one 
of  the strategic foreign investors will provide a 7 year subordinated debt of  US$1.4 million to the Bank.  The 
US$14.8 million equity will be invested as equity capital in the Bank by the holding company.

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HISTORICAL FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2010 
US$ 

2009 
US$ 
Restated

2008
US$

Interest from lending activities 
Interest from investing activities 

Interest expense 

540 391 

27 003 393  14 222 680 
5 936 086 
27 543 784  20 158 766 
(8 257 254) 

(10 050 003) 

7 024 287 
2 990 349 
10 014 636 
(3 143 168) 

652 267 
874 455 
1 526 722 
 (723 626) 

Net interest income 
Net foreign exchange gains  
Non-interest income 

17 493 781  11 901 512 
1 289 729 
15 609 630  12 164 691 

1 902 337 

6 871 468 
1 055 307 
9 374 796 

803 096 
379 236 
7 236 949 

Net operating income 
Operating expenditure 
Impairment losses on loans 
   and advances 
Share of  profit/(loss) associate  

35 005 748  25 355 932 
(21 452 714)  (16 979 741) 

17 301 571 
(15 365 768) 

8 419 281 
(7 385 212) 

 (3 985 062)   (2 296 111) 
113 573 

434 252 

(971 803) 
 (21 444) 

(92 887) 
– 

Profit before taxation 
Financial institutions levy 
Taxation       

10 002 224 
– 
 (2 431 722) 

6 193 653 
– 
(1 655 197) 

942 556 
– 
(250 322) 

941 182 
(44 661) 
1 381 766 

Profit after taxation 

7 570 502 

4 538 456 

692 234 

2 278 287 

Other comprehensive income

/(loss) for the year, net of  tax 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Total comprehensive income
   for the year 

7 570 502 

4 538 456 

692 234 

2 278 287 

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–
–

–

–

–

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HISTORICAL FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY(Cont’d)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

2012 
US$ 

2011 
US$ 

2010 
US$ 

2009 
US$ 
Restated

2008
US$

EQUITY

Share capital 
Reserves   

Equity  

LIABILITIES

78 598 

78 598 
30 863 485  23 292 983 

78 598 
18 754 527 

– 
8 568 005 

30 942 083  23 371 581 

18 833 125 

8 568 005 

Deposits and other liabilities 
Current tax liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 

195 002 633  142 757 778 
1 157 974 
– 

588 966 
– 

83 156 444 
641 969 
207 966 

30 094 657 
299 162 
746 107 

Capital employed 

226 533 682  167 287 333 

102 839 504 

39 707 931 

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 
Loans, advances and other assets 
Investments securities held to
 maturity  
Non-current assets held for sale 
Quoted and other investments 
Trade investments 
Investment in associate 
Investment properties 
Property and equipment 
Deferred tax assets 

58 171 045  32 265 953 
146 599 994  122 260 663 

18 346 939 
75 620 404 

12 203 181 
18 349 286 

5 501 963 
2 225 300 
130 316 
195 790 
1 025 919  
3 115 300 
8 187 459 
1 380 596 

2 126 657 
– 
118 048 
190 980 
591 667 
2 510 000 
6 801 982 
421 383 

1 994 585 
– 
134 461 
201 666 
228 556 
2 615 000 
3 697 893 
– 

1 789 836 
– 
455 638 
108 003 
– 
3 219 600 
3 582 387 
– 

Employment of  capital 

226 533 682  167 287 333 

102 839 504 

39 707 931 

–
–

–

–
–
–

–

–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

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HISTORICAL FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY(Cont’d)

CLOSING NUMBER OF SHARES 

2 807 107 289  2 807 107 289  2 807 107 289  1 641 225 424* 

1 608 159 059

2012 

2011 

2010 

2009 

2008

Share Performance

Net asset value per share (US cents) 

Basic earnings per share (US cents) 

Dividend per share (US cents) 

Dividend cover (times) 

Price/earnings ratio  

Closing price per share (US cents) 

1.12 

0.29 
– 
– 

2.24 

0.65 

0.83 

0.16 
– 
– 

7.19 

1.15 

0.67 

0.03 
– 
– 

37 

1.1 

0.52 

0.14 
– 
– 

5.71 

0.80 

Market capitalisation (US$) 

18 246 197 

32 281 734 

30 878 180 

13 185 402 

Financial Performance

Return on shareholders’ funds (%)¹ 

Return on assets (%) 

Cost/net income ratio (%)² 

Non-interest income/total income (%) 

Effective tax rate (%) 

26 

4 

70 

34 

23 

19 

4 

76 

36 

27.1 

3.7 

3 

95 

46 

26.6 

26 

0.70 

89 

79 

(142) 

1.  The return on shareholders’ funds is based on shareholders’ funds at the end of  the year.  

2.  Includes charge for impairment of  losses on loans and advances.

* excludes own equity instruments amounting to 1 028 172 shares.

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

6
–
–
–

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS

Notice is hereby given that the 18th Annual General Meeting of  Members of  NMBZ Holdings Limited will be held at 
the Registered Office of  the Company at  4th Floor, Unity Court, Corner 1st Street/ Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare 
on Tuesday 18 June 2013 at 1000 hours for the following purposes: 

ORDINARY BUSINESS 

1.   To receive and adopt the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2012, together with the reports of  

the Directors and Auditors thereon. 

2.   To appoint Directors. In accordance with the Articles of  Association, Mr. B. Ndachena, Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench, and 

Mr. J. de la Fargue retire by rotation. Being eligible, the retiring directors offer themselves for re-election. 

3.  To appoint Auditors for 2013. 

4.   To approve Messrs KPMG’s remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2012.  

Note: A member of the company entitled to attend and vote at this meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend, 
speak  and  on  a  poll,  vote  in  his  stead.  A  proxy  need  not  be  a  member  of  the  company.  Proxy  forms  should  be 
forwarded to the Registered Office of the company at least 48 hours before the commencement of the meeting.  

By Order of  the Board 

V Mutandwa
Company Secretary 

28 March 2013

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NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012EXPLANATIONS REGARDING THE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Resolution 1 
The Directors of  the Company are obliged to present their Report and Accounts to shareholders of  the Company at an 
Annual General Meeting. This is a standard form of  resolution common to all Annual General Meetings. 

Resolution 2 
The  Company’s  Articles  of   Association  require  a  third  of   the  Directors  to  stand  down  at  each  Annual  General 
Meeting and if  they are eligible, they may offer themselves for re-election. The Directors standing down are Messrs 
B. Ndachena, J. Chenevix-Trench, and J. de la Fargue. All the retiring directors being eligible offer themselves for re-
election. Information about these directors is shown below:

Benson Ndachena - B. Acc (Hons) (UZ), CA(Z), ACMA, CGMA, MBL (Unisa).

Benson  Ndachena,  a  Chartered  Accountant  by  profession,  joined  the  Group  as  the  Senior  Manager  of   Finance 
and  Administration  on  1  July  2001.  Prior  to  joining  the  Group,  he  held  the  position  of   Financial  Controller  of   OK 
Zimbabwe where he managed the Division’s Accounting Department. Benson commenced his career with Deloitte & 
Touche Chartered Accountants (Zimbabwe) where he rose through the ranks to become an Audit Manager and Senior 
Consultant and gained extensive experience in auditing, accounting, consultancy and taxation, over a period of  eight 
years. Benson is a Director of  several private companies.  He is the current Treasurer of  the Mashonaland District 
Society of  Chartered Accountants.

Jonathan Chenevix-Trench - Literae Humaniores

Jonathan Chenevix-Trench graduated from Oxford University in 1984 with a degree in Classics (Classical History and 
Philosophy), and joined the Investment banking Division of  Morgan Stanley in London. After two years as an analyst 
in Corporate Finance, he moved into the fixed income division, and spent the next 19 years in various trading and 
management roles. From 2000 until 2005, Jonathan was responsible for the global Government, Interest Rate Derivative 
and Foreign Exchange Trading Group, and in 2005 he became Chief  Executive Officer of  Morgan Stanley’s European 
business, covering Fixed Income, Equities, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Wealth Management. In this 
capacity, he also chaired the boards of  Morgan Stanley’s regulated banks in the UK and in Russia. In August 2007, 
Jonathan took on the role of  Chief  Operating Officer for the global Institutional Securities Group, and continued in this 
position until resigning in December 2007. Jonathan now serves as Chairman of  Ashdown Funding Ltd, and Chairman 
of  Elgeti Ashdown Advisers Ltd, both concerned with the real estate business in the UK and Germany. Jonathan is 
also co-founder of  African Century, which is building an agri-business across sub-Saharan East Africa. Jonathan has 
served on the boards of  both ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) and ICMA (International Capital 
Markets Association), and is currently on the boards of  the Royal Academy and of  the Royal Ballet School in London, 
as well as being a Trustee of  the Chelsea Physics Garden.

James de la Fargue - BA Business Organisation (Herrit-Watt University), ACCA, Diplomas in Marketing & Marketing 
Research, Certificate in General Agriculture 

James de la Fargue is an accountant by profession. James has worked for a number of  international organizations 
including Touche Ross Management Consultants, Unilever PLC and Chargeurs SA. He is the former president of  the 
Zimbabwe Tobacco Association and worked at MBCA as a senior executive in charge of  Corporate Finance. James 
was a non- executive director of  Tetrad Holdings Limited. From 1998 to date, James has been involved in business 
consultancy work and management of  an integrated farm in Centenary. 

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EXPLANATIONS REGARDING THE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

(Cont’d) 

Resolution 3 
All public companies are required to appoint Auditors at each Annual General Meeting at which financial statements 
are presented, to hold office until the next such meeting in terms of  section 150 (2) of  the Companies Act [ Chapter 
24:03]. This resolution therefore proposes the appointment of  auditors in accordance with usual practice and the 
Banking Act [Chapter 24:20]. The current auditors of  the Group are KPMG Chartered Accountants and it is proposed 
that KPMG be re-appointed as auditors of  the Group. 

Resolution 4
The remuneration of  the auditors is required to be fixed by the Company in a General Meeting in terms of  section 150 
(6) of  the Companies Act [Chapter 24:20]. Accordingly, Members will be requested to approve the remuneration paid 
to the external auditors of  the Group, KPMG for the year ended 31 December 2012.

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NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2012SHAREHOLDERS’ ANALYSIS

Size of 
Shareholding 

0 - 5 000  
5 001 - 10 000 
10 001 - 50 000 
50 001 - 100 000 
100 001 - 500 000 
500 001 - 1 000 000 
1 000 001 - 10 000 000 
10 000 001 and above 

2012 
Number of 
shareholders 

% of 
Holders 

2012
Issued 
shares 

%
shareholding

2 324 
593 
684 
108 
157 
25 
24 
26 

3 822 178 
58.96 
4 372 488 
15.05 
14 474 231 
17.36 
7 822 368 
2.74 
34 563 027 
3.98 
18 986 040 
0.63 
0.61 
70 714 057 
0.66  2 652 352 900 

0.14
0.15
0.51
0.28
1.23
0.68
2.52
94.49

Total   

3 941 

100.00  2 807 107 289 

100.00

Size of 
Shareholding 

0 - 5 000  
5 001 - 10 000 
10 001 - 50 000 
50 001 - 100 000 
100 001 - 500 000 
500 001 - 1 000 000 
1 000 001 - 10 000 000 
10 000 001 and above 

2011 
Number of 
shareholders 

% of 
Holders 

2011
Issued 
shares 

%
shareholding

2 328 
606 
708 
117 
155 
29 
24 
25 

3 865 246 
58.31 
4 470 512 
15.18 
14 930 904 
17.74 
8 413 516 
2.93 
33 874 789 
3.88 
21 143 052 
0.73 
0.60 
83 774 024 
0.63  2 636 635 246 

0.14
0.16
0.53
0.30
1.21
0.75
2.98
93.93

Total   

3 992 

100.00  2 807 107 289 

100.00

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SHAREHOLDERS’ ANALYSIS (cont’d)

Industry   

Bank   
Corporates 
Employees 
Deceased Estates  
External Companies 
Fund Managers 
Insurance Companies 
Investment Trusts and property  
Local Residents 
Local Nominees  
Non Residents 
Other Corporate Holdings 
Pension Funds 

2012 
Holders 

% of 
Holders 

2012 

%
shares   Shareholding

1 
357 
487 
4 
7 
5 
12 
38 
2 925 
58 
31 
3 
13 

0.03 
9.06 
12.36 
0.10 
0.18 
0.13 
0.30 
0.96 
74.22 
1.47 
0.78 
0.08 
0.33 

42 900 
456 312 527 
40 528 741 
10 521 350 
982 315 941 
40 053 
586 943 544 
533 713 511 
60 046 945 
4 749 183 
78 680 392 
8 440 
53 203 762 

0.00
16.26
1.44
0.38
34.99
0.00
20.91
19.01
2.14
0.17
2.80
0.00
1.90

Total   

3 941 

100.00  2 807 107 289 

100.00

Industry   
Bank   
Corporates 
Employees 
Deceased Estates  
External Companies 
Fund Managers 
Insurance Companies 
Investment Trusts and property  
Local Residents 
Local Nominees  
Non Residents 
Other Corporate Holdings 
Pension Funds 

2011 
Holders 
1 
361 
518 
3 
5 
6 
10 
37 
2 948 
61 
28 
2 
12 

% of 
Holders 
0.03 
9.04 
12.98 
0.08 
0.13 
0.15 
0.25 
0.93 
73.85 
2 
0.7 
0.05 
0.3 

2011 

%
Shares   Shareholding
0.00
42 900 
15.29
430 472 797 
1.46
41 247 975 
0.37
10 506 424 
19.88
559 772 582 
0.00
34 297 
20.94
589 581 677 
18.89
531 949 711 
2.05
57 707 863 
16
438 663 405 
3.43
96 684 281 
0.00
8 082 
1.79
50 435 295 

Total   

3 992 

100.00  2 807 107 289 

100.00

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TOP TEN SHAREHOLDERS 

  2012 Number 

%
of shares  Shareholding

  703 243 692 
  586 855 157 
  215 266 942 
  168 853 795 
  168 755 799 
  142 260 092 
  109 627 112 
77 282 178 
76 834 507 
70 534 276 

24.98
20.84
7.65
6.02
6.01
5.07
3.89
2.74
2.72
2.51

  2011 Number 

%
of shares  Shareholding

  589 521 823 
  414 601 550 
  280 710 729 
  215 266 942 
  168 853 795 
  168 755 799 
  142 260 092 
  109 627 112 
84 710 850 
77 282 178 

20.93
14.72
9.97
7.65
6.02
6.01
5.07
3.89
3.01
2.74

1  African Century Financial Investments Limited   
2  Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited 
3  Lalibela Limited  
4  Alsace Trust 
5  Cornerstone Trust 
6  Wamambo Investments Trust 
7  Drakmore Investments (Private) Limited 
8  Martcap Investments (Private) Limited 
9  Stanbic Nominees (Private) Limited 
10 Tamlidge Investments (Private) Limited 

1  Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited 
2  Les Nominees (Private) Limited 
3  African Century Financial Investments Limited  LLP* 
4  Lalibela Limited  
5  Alsace Trust 
6  Cornerstone Trust 
7  Wamambo Investments Trust 
8  Drakmore Investments (Private) Limited 
9  Stanbic Nominees (Private) Limited 
10 Martcap Investments (Private) Limited 

* African Century Financial Investments Limited   LLP  also  held  its  shareholding  through  Les  Nominees  (Private) 
Limited

TOP TEN SHAREHOLDERS 

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MEMBERS’ DIARY

Financial year end 

31 December 2012

Reports:-

•	 Announcement	of 	annual	results	

28	March	2013

•	 Annual	financial	statements	posted	to	shareholders	

May	2013

•	 Annual	General	Meeting	

18	June	2013

•	 Announcement	of 	the	2013	half-year	results	

August	2013

Dividend payments: 
 – Interim  
 – Final

n/a
n/a

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Company Secretary     V. Mutandwa

Registered Offices  
4th Floor   
Unity Court 
Corner 1st/ Kwame Nkrumah Avenue 
Harare 
Zimbabwe 

Telephone: +263 4 759651-9 / 759601-6  
Facsimile    +263 4 759648 
Website:     http://www.nmbz.co.zw
Email:         enquiries@nmbz.co.zw 

Auditors
KPMG 
Mutual Gardens
100 The Chase (West)
Emerald Hill
Harare 
Zimbabwe  

Transfer Secretaries
In Zimbabwe 
First Transfer Secretaries  
1 Armagh Avenue, Eastlea 
Harare 
Zimbabwe 

Legal Advisors
In Zimbabwe 
Gill, Godlonton & Gerrans 
7th Floor, Beverley Court  
100 Nelson Mandela Avenue 
Harare 
Zimbabwe 

SECRETARY AND REGISTERED OFFICE

NMB Centre
Corner George Silundika Avenue/  
Leopold Takawira Street
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe

+263 9 70169
+263 9 68535

In UK
Computershare Investor Services PLC 
The Pavilion
Bridgewater Road
Bristol
BS599 6ZZ
United Kingdom

In UK
Dechert
160 Queen Victoria Street
London
EC4 V4 QQ
UK

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FORM OF PROXY 

I/We, ……………………………………………………....………………..………………………………...….…......................

of ……………………………………..……………………………………………………………….……………..

being a member of the above company and entitled to vote, hereby appoint

……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………

of …………………………………………….…………………………………………………………...…………..

or failing him …………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….

of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

or failing him, the Chairman of the meeting as my/our proxy to vote

for me/us on my/our behalf at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of

the Company to be held on 18 June 2013 at 10:00 hours and at any adjournment thereof.

Signed this …………..………………………….. day of …………………………………………………….2013

Signature of member ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Note:  ( i) 

 In terms of Section 129 of the Companies Act (Chapter 24:03) a member of the company is entitled to 

appoint one or more proxies to act in the alternative to attend, vote and speak in his stead.  A proxy need 

not be a member of the Company.

 (ii)   Sections 75 and 76 of the Company’s Articles of Association provide that instruments of proxy must 

be signed and returned to reach the Registered Office of the Company not less than forty-eight hours 

before the time for holding the meeting. 

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NMBZ Holdings Limited
4th Floor, Unity Court,
Cnr Kwame Nkrumah Ave/First Street,
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: (263-4) 759 651/9
Tel 2: (263-4) 759 601/6
Fax: (263-4) 798850