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ANNUAL REPORT

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Dually listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) 

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CONTENTS

Financial Summary

Enquiries

Group Profile

Chairman's Statement

Report of the Directors

Statement of Directors' Responsibility

Report of the Independent Auditors

Statements of Comprehensive Income

Statements of Financial Position

Statements of Changes in Equity

Statements of Cash Flows

Significant 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

Members’ Diary

Secretary and Registered Office

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Total income (US$)

Operating profit before impairment charge (US$)

Attributable profit/(loss) (US$)

Basic earnings/(loss) per share (US cents)

Total deposits (US$)

Total gross loans and advances (US$)

Total shareholders' funds (US$)

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31 Dec
2014

31 Dec
2013

48 078 454

50 135 302

7 442 884

12 693 945

1 667 247

(3 321 823)

0.43

(1.00)

235 362 677

211 215 066

217 463 319

194 777 798

45 047 616

43 441 403

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ENQUIRIES

NMBZ HOLDINGS LIMITED

Benefit Peter Washaya, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, NMBZ Holdings Limited

benefitw@nmbz.co.zw

Benson Ndachena, Chief Finance Officer, NMBZ Holdings Limited

bensonn@nmbz.co.zw

Website:

Email:

Telephone:

http://www.nmbz.co.zw

enquiries@nmbz.co.zw

         +263-4-759 651/9

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GROUP PROFILE
for the year ended 31 December 2014

The NMBZ Holdings Group (the Group) comprises the company (NMBZ Holdings Limited) and the operating subsidiaries, 
NMB Bank Limited (the Bank) and Stewart Holdings Limited (equity holdings). 

The Bank was established in 1993 as a merchant bank incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 24:03) and is now 
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 branch locations:

Harare:

Head Office 

-  Unity Court, Corner Kwame Nkrumah Avenue / First Street

Angwa City 

-  Mezzanine Floor, Angwa City, Corner Kwame Nkrumah Avenue / Angwa Street

Avondale 

-  20 King George Road, Avondale

Borrowdale

 -  Shops 37 & 38, Sam Levy's Village

Eastgate 

-  

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

Joina City 

-  Shop 15, Upper Ground Floor, Joina City, 

Corner Jason Moyo / Innez Terrace

Msasa 

-  

77 Amby Drive

Southerton 

-  

7 – 9 Plymouth Road

Bulawayo 

-  

NMB Centre, Corner George Silundika Street / Leopold Takawira Street

Gweru 

Mutare 

-  36 Robert Mugabe Road

-  

Embassy Building, Corner Aerodrome Road / Second Street

The Bank's Automated Teller Machine (ATM) network, which accepts VISA cards, covers the following locations:-

Harare:
Angwa City
Avondale
Borrowdale
Card Centre
Eastgate
Joina City
Msasa
Southerton

Bulawayo

Gweru

Mutare

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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The  Group  recorded  an  attributable  profit  of  US$1  667  247  which  was  an  improvement  from  an  attributable  loss  of               
US$3 321 823 recorded in 2013. The improvement in the operating results was underpinned by the current efforts being 
made by the Group to contain non-performing loans, implementation of a new credit system and the repositioning of the 
Bank in the financial services sector.

GROUP RESULTS

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, the Companies Act and the Banking Act 

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

Assessment of the economic environment

The economic slowdown which started in the last two quarters of 2013 persisted into 2014 and the economy has continued 
to be characterised by company closures, deflation, lack of liquidity and increasing default risk. The slowdown in the 
economy has further worsened the default risk within the Banking sector with non- performing loans having increased from 
an industry average of 15.92% as at 31 December 2013 to 20% as at 30 September 2014 before coming down to 16% as at 
31 December 2014 largely due to bank closures.

Commentary on operating results

The profit before taxation was US$2 425 522 during the period under review and this gave rise to an attributable profit of 
US$1 667 247. Total income for the period decreased by 4% from a prior year of US$50 135 302 to US$48 078 454 which is 
comprised of interest income of US$31 072 461 (2013 -US$33 181 704), fee and commission income of US$15 121 536 
(2013 - US$14 673 834), net foreign exchange gains of US$1 822 432 (2013 - US$1 502 044) and non - interest income of 
US$62 025 (2013-US$777 720).

Operating expenses amounted to US$27 984 051 and these were 11% up from prior year and these were largely driven by 
administration expenses, depreciation and staff related expenditure.

Impairment  losses  on  loans  and  advances  amounted  to  US$5  017  362  for  the  current  period  from  a  prior  year  of                 
US$16 645 810 and the decrease was mainly due to reduced write-offs in the current year. The Board took a decision to 
write off loans and advances amounting to US$5 912 371 during the year under review after recovery efforts had not yielded 
the anticipated results.  

Statement of financial position

The  Group's  total  assets  grew  by  10%  from  US$259  483  112  as  at  31  December  2013  to  US$286  049  034  as  at                                 
31  December  2014.  The  assets  comprised  mainly  of  loans,  advances  and  other  assets  (US$203  363  052)  (2013  -       
US$181 316 271), investment securities held to maturity (US$3 874 525) (2013 - US$4 685 471), investment in debentures 
(US$4 614 047) (2013 - US$3 984 723), cash and short term funds (US$54 750 561) (2013 - US$48 871 983), investment 
properties (US$4 453 300) (2013- US $4 385 300), non-current assets held for sale (US$2 267 300) (2013 - US$2 303 300) 
and property and equipment (US$6 345 267) (US$2013 - US$7 372 943). Gross loans and advances increased by 12% 
from US$194 777 798 as at 31 December 2013 to US$217 463 319 as at   31 December 2014 mainly due to increase in 
loans advanced to civil servants. The deposits increased by 11% from US$211 215 066 as at 31 December 2013 to   
US$235 362 677 as at 31 December 2014 as a result of an increase in current and deposit accounts from customers.           
The Bank's liquidity ratio closed the period at 32.38% and this was above the statutory requirement of 30%.

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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT (continued)

Capital 

The banking subsidiary's capital adequacy ratio at 31 December 2014 calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the 
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was 19.32% (31 December 2013 - 17.28%). The minimum required by the RBZ is 12%.

The Group's shareholders' funds have increased by 4% from US$43 441 403 as at 31 December 2013 to US$45 047 616 as 
at 31 December 2014 mainly as a result of the current year attributable profit.

DIVIDEND

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

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENTS

The Group is committed to playing an active role in the communities it serves. Our social investments during the year were 
channelled into special education needs, the disadvantaged, vulnerable groups, protection of the environment, wild life 
conservation, the arts and various sporting disciplines. The activities and charities supported during the year included the 
Kidzcan  Foundation,  ZIMRA  Charity  Ball,  Friends  of  Hwange,  Birdlife  Zimbabwe,  Manicaland  Tennis  Tournament, 
Silverlinings School, HIFA and the Dance Trust of Zimbabwe.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

The Group introduced mortgage lending in May 2014 and this is in keeping with the aim of providing our clients with a full 
range  of  financial  services.  In  response  to  technological  changes  and  the  evolving  customer  needs,  the  Group  is 
continuously reviewing the electronic delivery channels inorder to harness opportunities presented for the convenience of 
our valued customers.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

The Group has broadened the market catchment segment for the banking subsidiary by tapping into the mass market.       
The new focus will allow the Group to build a sustainable operation without compromising the service excellence which is 
synonymous with the Group.

A new branch will be opened in Kwekwe in the second quarter of 2015 and a further two branches will be opened in the third 
quarter of 2015.

DIRECTORATE

Mr. J. A. Mushore resigned as a director of NMBZ Holdings Limited and NMB Bank Limited due to ill health with effect from 
31 October 2014. Dr. J. T. Makoni resigned as a director of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 December 2014.     
Mr. D. Malik resigned as a director of NMBZ Holdings Limited and NMB Bank Limited with effect from 22 September 2014. 
Mr. J. de la Fargue, an alternate to Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench, resigned from the Board with effect from 31 December 2014.      
I would like to thank them all for the immense and valuable contributions they made to the Board over the years.

Mr. R. Keighley was appointed to the Board with effect from 17 June 2014. I would like to welcome Mr. R. Keighley to the 
Board  and  wish  him  a  successful  tenure  on  the  Board.  Subsequent  to  year  end,  the  Board  appointed  Mr.  Benedict 
Chikwanha as chairman of the Boards of NMB Bank Limited and NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 19 March 2015.    
I would like to congratulate Mr. Chikwanha on his appointment and to wish him a fruitful tenure.

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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT (continued)

On a personal note, as I advised at the last Annual General Meeting, I will be retiring from the Chair and from the Boards of 
NMB Bank Limited and NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 18 March 2015. It has been an honour and a privilege to 
preside over this exceptional institution for the past six years and I would like to thank all of our staff, customers and other 
stakeholders for the tremendous support that they have always given me over the years. In particular, I would like to thank 
my colleagues on the Board and members of senior management; I have greatly enjoyed working with you since joining the 
Board in 2008. It is my fervent hope and expectation that you will support my successor in the same way that you have 
supported me. I wish each of you, and NMB, every success in the future.

APPRECIATION

I  would  like  to  express  my  sincere  gratitude  and  appreciation  to  our  valued  clients,  shareholders  and  the  regulatory 
authorities  for  their  continued  support  during  the  period  under  review.  My  appreciation  also  goes  to  my  fellow  Board 
members, management and staff for their continued dedication and commitment which has underpinned the achievement 
of these results in the face of an increasingly difficult operating environment.

T. N. MUNDAWARARA
CHAIRMAN

18 March 2015

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
for the year ended 31 December 2014

We  have  pleasure  in  presenting  to  shareholders  our  report  and  the  audited  financial  statements  of  the  Group  for  the  year  ended                         
31 December 2014.

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1. SHARE CAPITAL

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

1.1

1.2

Authorised: 600 000 000 ordinary shares of US$0.00028 each.

Issued and fully paid: 384 427 351 ordinary shares of US$0.00028 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$1  667  247  for  the  year  ended                                                 
31 December 2014 (2013 – loss of US$3 321 823).

3. CAPITAL ADEQUACY

As at 31 December 2014, the Bank's capital adequacy ratio computed under the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) rules was 
19.32% (2013 – 17.28%).

4. DIRECTORATE

4.1 Board of Directors

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara
Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa
Mr. J.A. Mushore*
Mr. B. P. Washaya
Mr. B. W. Madzivire
Ms. M. Svova
Mr. J. Chigwedere
Mr. B. Chikwanha
Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench**
Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels
Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye
Mr D. Malik***
Mr. R. Keighley
Dr. J. T. Makoni****

Independent Non-Executive Director (Chairman)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Group Chief Executive Officer
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director - (alternate Mr. J. de. la Fargue) (representing African Century)
Non-Executive Director - (representing AfricInvest)
Non-Executive Director - (representing FMO)
Non-Executive Director - (alternate Mr. R. Keighley) (representing Norfund)
Non-Executive Director - (representing Norfund)
Non-Executive Director

* Resigned from the Board with effect from 31 October 2014.
** Mr. J. de La Fargue resigned as an alternate director to Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench with effect from 31 December 2014.
*** Resigned from the Board with effect from 22 September 2014.
****Resigned from the Board with effect from 31 December 2014.  

In accordance with the Articles of Association, Mr. J. Chigwedere. Mr. B. W. Madzivire and Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa will retire by rotation at 
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mr. B.W. Madzivire, being eligible, offers himself for re-election. Mr. J. Chigwedere and 
Mr. A.M.T. Mutsonziwa are not offering themselves for re-election.

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)

4. DIRECTORATE (continued)

4.2 Directors' Interests

As at 31 December 2014 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:-

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara
Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa
Mr. B. W. Madzivire
Mr. J. Chigwedere
Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench**
Mr. B. P. Washaya*
Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels***
Mr. R. Keighley***
Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye***
Mr. B. Chikwanha
Ms. M. Svova

31 Dec
2014
Shares
3 993
5 571
-
-
71 207 639
2 070
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
71 219 273
=========

31 Dec
2013
Shares
3 993
5 571
-
-
70 324 370
2 070
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
70 336 004
=========

* Mr. B. P. Washaya is the Acting CEO of NMBZ Holdings Limited and the Managing Director of NMB Bank Limited. 

 ** Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench holds interests in African Century Financial Investments Limited, a shareholder in NMBZ. 

*** Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels, Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye and Mr. R. Keighley represent AfricInvest (34 571 429 shares in NMBZ),  FMO (34 571 429 
shares in NMBZ) and Norfund (34 571 429 shares in NMBZ) respectively on the board of directors of  NMBZ Holdings Limited and 
NMB Bank Limited.

4.3 Total share options granted to executive directors

Mr. J. A. Mushore****
Mr. B. P. Washaya

31 Dec
2014
Share
options
344 842
275 873
----------------
620 715
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31 Dec
2013
Share
options
-
-
----------------
-
=========

****M

r. J. A. Mushore resigned as a director of NMBZ Holdings Limited and NMB Bank Limited with effect from 31 Octobe

r 2014.

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)

4. DIRECTORATE (continued)

4.4 Directors' attendance at meetings

4.4.1 Board of Directors

Name

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara

Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa

Mr. B. W. Madzivire

Mr. J. Chigwedere

Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench

Ms. M. Svova

Mr. B. Chikwanha

Mr. R. Keighley

Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels

Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye

Dr. J. T. Makoni**

Mr. J. A. Mushore*

Meetings held

Meetings attended

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

3

9

6

9

8

9

9

9

9

9

9

8

2

*  Resigned from the Board of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 October 2014.
** Resigned from the Board of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 December 2014.

4.4.2 Audit Committee

Name

Ms. M. Svova

Mr. B. W. Madzivire

Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa

4.4.3 Risk Management Committee

Name

Mr. B. W. Madzivire

Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye

Mr. R. Keighley

Mr. J. A. Mushore*

Mr. B. P. Washaya

Mr. B. Chikwanha

**

Meetings held

Meetings attended

4

4

4

4

4

2

Meetings held

Meetings attended

4

4

4

3

4

3

4

3

4

2

4

3

*  Resigned from the Board of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 October 2014.
** Appointed to the committee with effect from 18 March 2014.

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)

4. DIRECTORATE (continued)

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

Name

Mr. J. Chigwedere

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara

Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench

Mr. R. Keighley

Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels

Mr. J. A. Mushore*

Mr. B. P. Washaya

Meetings held

Meetings attended

4

4

4

4

4

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

4

*  Resigned from the Board of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 October 2014.

4.4.5 Loans Review Committee

Name

Mr. B. Chikwanha

Mr. J. Chigwedere

Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye

Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels*

Meetings held

Meetings attended

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

0

* Appointed to the committee with effect from 18 March 2014.  

4.4.6 Human Resources, Remuneration and Nominations Committee

Name

Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara

Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench

Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels

Dr. J. T. Makoni

Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye**

Mr. J. A. Mushore*

Mr. B. P. Washaya

Meetings held

Meetings attended

4

4

4

4

4

3

4

4

3

4

3

4

4

3

2

4

*  Resigned from the Board of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 October 2014.
** Appointed to the committee with effect from 18 March 2014.

4.4.7 Credit Committee

Name

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara

Mr. J. A. Mushore*

Ms. M. Svova**

Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench

Mr. B. P. Washaya

Meetings held

Meetings attended

10

8

9

10

10

10

7

9

10

9

*  Resigned from the Board of NMBZ Holdings Limited with effect from 31 October 2014.
** Appointed to the committee with effect from 6 March 2014.

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)

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, 
Remuneration and Nominations 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

Following the re-organisation of the Board, the NMBZ Holdings Limited and NMB Bank Limited boards comprise of eleven directors each. 
The boards of the holding company and the Bank are identical as they share eleven 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. NMBZ Holdings and 
the Bank boards comprises, of one executive and ten non-executive directors each. 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: Ms. M. Svova 

Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa
Mr. B. W. Madzivire

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: Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa
Mr. T. N. Mundawarara
Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench 
Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels
Dr. J. T. Makoni**
Mr.C. I. F. Ndiaye
Mr. B. W. Madzivire
Mr. J. A. Mushore*
Mr. B. P. Washaya

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

*  Resigned from the committee with effect from 31 October 2014.
**  Resigned from the committee with effect from 31 December 2014.

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. B. Chikwanha
Mr. J. Chigwedere
Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye
Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels

Chairman - Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Non - Executive Director
Non - Executive Director

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS (continued)

5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (continued)

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* 
Ms. M. Svova
Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench
Mr. B. P. Washaya

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

*  Resigned from the committee with effect from 31 October 2014.

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 Company. 

Membership: Mr. J. Chigwedere

Mr. T. N. Mundawarara 
Mr. J. Chenevix-Trench
Mr. R. Keighley 
Mr. B. A. M. Zwinkels
Mr. J. A. Mushore*
Mr. B. P. Washaya

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

*  Resigned from the committee with effect from 31 October 2014.

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. B. W. Madzivire

Mr. C. I. F. Ndiaye
Mr. R. Keighley
Mr. J.  A. Mushore* 
Mr. B. P. Washaya
Mr. B. Chikwanha

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

*  Resigned from the committee with effect from 31 October 2014.

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 auditors' remuneration 
for the year ended 31 December 2014 and to appoint auditors of the Company for the ensuing year.  

By order of the Board

V. Mutandwa
Company Secretary
Harare

18 March 2015

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
for the year ended 31 December 2014

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. 

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. 

5. GOING CONCERN

The Directors have assessed the ability of the Group and its subsidiaries 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 Internal 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  control  including  internal 
financial controls and the conduct of the Group's operations.

7. REMUNERATION 

The  Human  Resources,  Remuneration  and  Nominations  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 operationalising 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.   

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY (continued)

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. The activities and charities supported during the year ended31 December 2014 
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. 

12.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company's directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements, comprising the statement 
of  financial  position,  statement  of  comprehensive  income,  statement  of  changes  in  equity  and  the  statement  of  cash  flows  as  at                           
31 December 2014, together with the notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies and 
other explanatory notes, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and legislative and regulatory requirements.  

The directors' responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair 
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying 
appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. 

Approval of the financial statements

The  financial  statements  of  the  Company  and  Group  appearing  on  pa
18 March 2015 and are signed on their behalf by:

ges  17  to  80  wer

e  approved  by  the  board  of  directors  on                               

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

………………………………….
B. P. Washaya
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer

Date: 18 March 2015

Date: 18 March 2015

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KPMG 
Mutual Gardens 
100 The Chase (West)
Emerald Hill 
P.O. Box 6 Harare
Zimbabwe 

Telephone:

Fax:

(+263-4) 303700
(+263-4) 302600
:(+263-4) 303699

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

Report on the financial statements
We have audited the consolidated and separate financial statements of NMBZ Holdings Limited, which comprise the statements of 
financial position as at 31 December 2014, and the statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year 
then ended, and the notes to the financial statements which include a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
notes, as set out on pages 17 to 80. 

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 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, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated and separate financial position of 
NMBZ Holdings Limited as at 31 December 2014, and its consolidated and separate financial performance and cash flows for the year 
then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and in the manner required by the Companies Act (Chapter 
24:03) and the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20) and relevant regulations made thereunder.

KPMG CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (Zimbabwe)
Harare

18 March 2015

KPMG, a Zimbabwean partnership and a member firm of the
KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG
International Cooperative (”KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

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STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 31 December 2014

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income

Net foreign exchange gains
Fee and commission income

Revenue

Non-interest income
Share of profit of associate
Profit on disposal of associate
Operating expenditure
Impairment losses on loans
and advances

Profit/(loss) before taxation
Taxation (charge)/credit

Profit/(loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Attributable to:
Owners of the parent

Note

4
5

6.3
6.1

6.2
24

7

21.3

8

6.4

GROUP

2014
US$

2013
US$

COMPANY

2014
US$

2013
US$

31 072 461
(12 651 519)
----------------
18 420 942

33 181 704
(13 006 505)
----------------
20 175 199

1
-
----------------
1

1 822 432
15 121 536
----------------
35 364 910

1 502 044
14 673 834
----------------
36 351 077

-
-
----------------
1

1
-
----------------
1

-
-
----------------
1

62 025
-
-
(27 984 051)

777 720
217 768
580 136
(25 232 756)

430 690
-
-
(433 080)

719 837
-
1 324 286
(691 502)

(5 017 362)
----------------
2 425 522
(768 455)
----------------
1 657 067
----------------
10 180
----------------

(16 645 810)
----------------
(3 951 865)
630 042
----------------
(3 321 823)
----------------
-
----------------

-
----------------
(2 389)
(2 345)
----------------
(4 734)
----------------
-
----------------

-
----------------
1 352 622
(371 010)
----------------
981 612
----------------
-
----------------

1 667 247
=========

(3 321 823)
=========

(4 734)
=========

981 612
=========

1 667 247
----------------
1 667 247
=========

(3 321 823)
----------------
(3 321 823)
=========

(4 734)
----------------
(4 734)
=========

981 612
----------------
981 612
=========

Earnings/(loss) per share (US cents)  

- Basic
- Diluted basic

9.3
9.3

0.43
0.40

(1.00)
(0.86)

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 31 December 2014

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS
Share capital
Capital reserves
Retained earnings

Total equity
Redeemable ordinary shares
Subordinated loan

Total shareholders' funds

LIABILITIES
Deposits and other liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities

Total liabilities

Total shareholders’ funds and liabilities

ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Current tax assets
Investment securities held to maturity
Loans, advances and other assets
Investment in debentures
Non-current assets held for sale
Investments:-
Trade investments

Associates
Group companies
Quoted and other investments

Investment properties
Intangible assets
Property and equipment
Deferred tax assets

Total assets

Note

GROUP

2014
US$

2013
US$

COMPANY

2014
US$

2013
US$

10
11
12

13
14

15

16
19

20
8.4
17.1
21
18
22

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
19

78 598
19 093 810
10 131 991
----------------
29 304 399
14 335 253
1 407 964
----------------
45 047 616
----------------

241 001 418
-
----------------
241 001 418
----------------

78 598
17 937 471
9 604 191
----------------
27 620 260
14 335 253
1 485 890
----------------
43 441 403
----------------

216 041 709
-
----------------
216 041 709
----------------

78 598
15 800 111
748 260
----------------
16 626 969
14 335 253
-
----------------
30 962 222
----------------

656 572
-
----------------
656 572
----------------

78 598
15 783 219
752 994
----------------
16 614 811
14 335 253
-
----------------
30 950 064
----------------

784 819
6 846
----------------
791 665
----------------

286 049 034
=========

259 483 112
=========

31 618 794
=========

31 741 729
=========

54 750 561
1 436 974
3 874 525
203 363 052
4 614 047
2 267 300

81 390
-
-
127 291
4 453 300
1 950 733
6 345 267
2 784 594
----------------
286 049 034
=========

48 871 983
1 739 210
4 685 471
181 316 271
3 984 723
2 303 300

190 148
-
-
145 850
4 385 300
 1 664 369
7 372 943
2 823 544
----------------
259 483 112
=========

53
85 752
-
7 389
-
-

52
91 722
-
7 385
-
-

-
-
31 505 686
16 385
-
-
-
3 529
----------------
31 618 794
=========

113 946
-
31 505 686
22 938
-
-
-
-
----------------
31 741 729
=========

Directors:

……………………………………..
T. N. MUNDAWARARA

……………………………………..
B. P. WASHAYA

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

18 March 2015

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2 0 1 4

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES TO EQUITY
for the year ended 31 December 2014

GROUP

Balances at 1 January 2013
Total loss for the year
Transfer to regulatory reserve

Balances at 31 December 2013
Total comprehensive income for the year
Transfer to regulatory reserve
Share options issued

Balances at 31 December 2014

COMPANY

Balances at 1 January 2013
Total comprehensive income for the year

Balances at 31 December 2013
Total loss for the year
Share options issued

Balances at 31 December 2014

Share
Capital
US$
78 598
-
-
----------------
78 598
-
-
-
----------------
78 598
=========

Share
Premium
US$
15 737 548
-
-
----------------
15 737 548
-
-
-
----------------
15 737 548
=========

Share
Option
Reserve
US$
45 671
-
-
----------------
45 671
-
-
16 892
----------------
62 563
=========

Regulatory
Reserve
US$
2 301 683
-
(147 431)
----------------
2 154 252
-
1 139 447
-
----------------
3 293 699
=========

Retained
Earnings
US$
12 778 583
(3 321 823)
147 431
----------------
9 604 191
1 667 247
(1 139 447)
-
----------------
10 131 991
=========

Total
US$
30 942 083
 (3 321 823)
-
----------------
27 620 260
1 667 247
-
16 892
----------------
29 304 399
=========

Share
Capital
US$
78 598
-
----------------
78 598
-
-
----------------
78 598
=========

Share
Premium
US$
15 737 548
-
----------------
15 737 548
-
-
----------------
15 737 548
=========

Share
option
Reserve
US$
45 671
-
----------------
45 671
-
16 892
----------------
62 563
=========

Retained
(loss)/
Earnings
US$
(228 618)
981 612
----------------
752 994
(4 734)
-
----------------
748 260
=========

Total
US$
15 633 199
981 612
----------------
16 614 811
(4 734)
16 892
----------------
16 626 969
=========

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2 0 1 4

GROUP

2014
US$
2 425 522

2013
US$
(3 951 865)

COMPANY

2014
US$
(2 389)

2013
US$
1 352 622

5 017 362
(37 800)
(6 274)
177 413
13 372
(46 900)
1 899 047
(3 000)
-
337 118
-
-
----------------
9 775 860

16 645 810
(595 450)
(30 022)
-
(9 892)
(4 803)
1 695 856
(21 000)
(1 500)
130 716
(217 768)
(580 136)
----------------
13 059 946

-
-
-
-
6 559
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
4 170

-
-
-
-
10 801
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1 324 286)
----------------
39 137

24 959 709
(27 064 142)
(629 324)
----------------
7 042 103
----------------

21 039 076
(51 362 087)
(3 984 723)
----------------
(21 247 788)
----------------

(128 250)
(4)
-
----------------
(124 084)
----------------

(209 142)
170 101
-
----------------
96
----------------

(422 299)
(8 500)
----------------
6 611 304
----------------

(2 876 507)
(264 574)
----------------
(24 388 869)
----------------

-
(6 750)
----------------
(130 834)
----------------

(262 599)
-
----------------
(262 503)
----------------

10 177
(992 076)
(30 200)
-
-
39 000
(623 482)
-
810 946
----------------
(785 635)
----------------

35 634
(1 506 369)
(769 550)
1 850 000
(26 175)
39 500
(1 170 868)
-
816 492
----------------
(731 336)
----------------

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
(130 834)
----------------

-
-
-
140 487
130 835
(218 413)
----------------
5 878 578

14 831 145
(495 892)
1 400 000
85 890
-
-
----------------
(9 299 062)

48 871 983
----------------
54 750 561
=========

58 171 045
----------------
48 871 983
=========

-
-
-
-
130 835
-
----------------
1

52
----------------
53
=========

-
-
-
1 850 000
(26 175)
-
-
(15 896 574)
-
----------------
(14 072 749)
----------------

14 831 145
(495 892)
-
-
-
-
----------------
1

51
----------------
52
=========

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 31 December 2014

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
Profit/(loss) before taxation
Non-cash items

- Impairment losses on loans and advances
- Investment properties fair value adjustment
- Profit on disposal of property and equipment
- Loss on disposal of property and equipment (included in staff costs)
- Quoted and other investments fair value adjustment
- Impairment reversal on land and buildings
- Depreciation
- Non-current assets held for sale fair value adjustment
- Profit on disposal of non-current asset held for sale
- Amortisation of intangible asset
- Share of associate's profit 
- Profit on disposal of associate

Operating cash flows before changes in operating assets and liabilities

Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Deposits and other liabilities
Loans, advances and other assets
Investment in debentures

Net cash inflow/(outflow) generated from operations

Taxation
Corporate tax paid
Capital gains tax paid

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment
Purchase of property and equipment
Acquisition of investment property
Proceeds on disposal of associate
Expenses on disposal of associate
Proceeds on disposal of non-current assets held for sale
Acquisition of intangible asset
Increase in investment in subsidiary
Investment securities held to maturity

Net cash outflow from investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from redeemable ordinary shares
Share issue expenses
Proceeds from subordinated loan
Interest capitalised on subordinated loan
Proceeds on disposal of unquoted investment
Repayment of interest on subordinated loan

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (note 20)

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
for the year ended 31 December 2014

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.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the acquisition date – i.e. when control is transferred to the 
Group. The consideration transferred in the acquisition is generally measured at fair value, as are the identifiable net assets acquired.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are those investees controlled by the Group.  The Group controls an investee if it is exposed or has rights to variable returns 
from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiary.   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. 

In the holding company's separate financial statements investment in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost.

Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment.  Any gain on a bargain purchase is recognised in profit or loss immediately.  
Transaction costs are expensed as incurred, except if they are related to the issue of debt or equity securities.

Any contingent consideration payable is measured at fair value at the acquisition date. If the contigent consideration is classified as 
equity, then it is not re-measured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise subsequent changes in the fair value of the 
contingent consideration are recognised in profit or loss.

Associates

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence, as evidenced by the Group holding directly or indirectly 20% or 
more of the voting power of the investee representation on the Board and direct involvement with the policy making processes of the 
investee.  The Group's investment in its associate is accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment in 
the associate is measured in the statement of financial position at cost plus post acquisition changes in the Group's share of the profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income of the associate until the date on which significant influences ceases. Goodwill relating to the 
associate is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment.

Unrealised gains resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the 
associate.   Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is evidence of 
impairment.  The financial statements of the associate are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. 

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.

Loss of Control

When  the  Group  loses  control  over  a  subsidiary,  it  derecognises  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  subsidiary,  and  any  related  non-
controlling interests (NCI) and other components of equity. Any resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any interest retained in 
the former subsidiary is measured at fair value when control is lost. 

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

Non-controlling interests

NCI are measured at their proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets at the acquisition date.
Changes in the Group's interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. 

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (continued)

Transactions eliminated on consolidation 

Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses (except for foreign currency transaction gains or 
losses) arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are 
eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment. 

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into United States Dollars (US$), which is the respective functional currency of Group 
entities at the spot exchange rates at the date of the transactions. 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are translated into the functional currency at the 
spot exchange rate at that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between the amortised cost in the 
functional currency at the beginning of the year, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the year, and the amortised cost in the 
foreign currency translated at the spot exchange rate at the end of the year. 

Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency at the 
spot exchange rate at the date on which the fair value is determined. Non-monetary items that are measured based on historical cost in a 
foreign currency are translated using the spot exchange rate at the date of the transaction. 

Foreign currency differences arising on translation are generally recognised in profit or loss. 

TAXATION

Income tax
Income tax expenses comprise current, capital gains, deferred tax and AIDS levy.  It is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that 
it relates to items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.

Current tax
Current tax comprises expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year and any adjustment to the tax 
payable or receivable in respect of previous years.  It is measured using rates enacted or substantively 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
Deferred  tax  is  recognised  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 is not recognised for:

!

!

!

temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that 
affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss; 
temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future; and
taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is 
probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting 
date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.  Deferred tax is measured at the 
tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at 
the reporting date. 

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow the manner in which the Group expects, at the 
reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. For this purpose, the carrying amount of investment 
property measured at fair value is presumed to be recovered through sale, and the Group has not rebutted this presumption. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate 
to taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax 
liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

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TAXATION (continued)

Additional taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends by the Bank are recognised at the same time as the liability to pay the related 
dividend is recognised. These amounts are generally recognised in profit or loss because they generally relate to income arising from 
transactions that were originally recognised in profit or loss. 

DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION

Dividend distribution to the Company's shareholders is recognised as a liability in the period in which the dividends are approved by the 
Company's shareholders.  

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial instruments – initial recognition and subsequent measurement 

(i) Date of recognition

All financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Group 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 management's intention 
in acquiring them. All financial instruments are measured initially at fair value plus transaction costs, except in the case of financial assets 
and financial liabilities recognised 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 recognised 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, 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 recognised in the statement of financial position at fair value. 
Changes in fair value are recognised 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.

(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 profit or loss 
statement when the inputs become observable, or when the instrument is derecognised.

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(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 Group, 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 profit or loss.  The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit or 
loss 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 method.

 (viii) 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.

 (ix) 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 recognised 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 recognised in equity is recycled to the profit and loss. 

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. 

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

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 Group 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.

(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.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

‘Fair value' is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market 
participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Group has access at 
that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.

When available, the Group measures the fair value of an instrument using the quoted price in an active market for that instrument.                       
A market is regarded as active if transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing 
information on an ongoing basis.

If there is no quoted price in an active market, then the Group uses valuation techniques that maximise the use of relevant observable 
inputs  and  minimise  the  use  of  unobservable  inputs.  The  chosen  valuation  technique  incorporates  all  of  the  factors  that  market 
participants would take into account in pricing a transaction.

The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument at initial recognition is normally the transaction price – i.e. the fair value of the 
consideration given or received. If the Group determines that the fair value at initial recognition differs from the transaction price and the 
fair value is evidenced neither by a quoted price in an active market for an identical asset or liability nor based on a valuation technique 
that uses only data from observable markets, then the financial instrument is initially measured at fair value, adjusted to defer the 
difference between the fair value at initial recognition and the transaction price. Subsequently, that difference is recognised in profit or 
loss on an appropriate basis over the life of the instrument but no later than when the valuation is wholly supported by observable market 
data or the transaction is closed out. 

If an asset or a liability measured at fair value has a bid price and an ask price, then the Group measures assets and long positions at a bid 
price and liabilities and short positions at an ask price.

Portfolios of financial assets and financial liabilities that are exposed to market risk and credit risk that are managed by the Group on the 
basis of the net exposure to either market or credit risk are measured on the basis of a price that would be received to sell a net long 
position (or paid to transfer a net short position) for a particular risk exposure. Those portfolio-level adjustments are allocated to the 
individual assets and liabilities on the basis of the relative risk adjustment of each of the individual instruments in the portfolio.

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The fair value of a demand deposit is not less than the amount payable on demand, discounted from the first date on which the amount 
could be required to be paid.

The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of the reporting period during which the change 
has occurred. 

'Fair value' is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's 
length transaction on the measurement date. When available, the Group measures the fair value of an instrument using quoted prices in 
an active market for that instrument. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available and represent 
actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis.

If a market for a financial instrument is not active, then the Group establishes fair value using a valuation technique. The chosen valuation 
technique makes maximum use of market inputs, relies as little as possible on estimates specific to the Group, incorporates all factors 
that market participants would consider in setting a price and is consistent with accepted economic methodologies for pricing financial 
instruments.

The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument at initial recognition is the transaction price – i.e. the fair value of the 
consideration given or received. However, in some cases the initial estimate of fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition 
may be different from its transaction price. If this estimated fair value is evidenced by comparison with other observable current market 
transactions in the same instrument (without modification or repackaging) or based on a valuation technique whose variables include 
only data from observable markets, then the difference is recognised in profit or loss on initial recognition of the instrument. In other 
cases, the fair value at initial recognition is considered to be the transaction price and the difference is not recognised in profit or loss 
immediately but is recognised over the life of the instrument on an appropriate basis or when the instrument is redeemed, transferred or 
sold, or the fair value becomes observable.

If an asset or a liability measured at fair value has a bid price and an ask price, then the Group measures assets and long positions at a bid 
price and liabilities and short positions at an ask price. Where the Group has positions with offsetting risks, mid-market prices are used to 
measure the offsetting risk positions and a bid or ask price adjustment is applied only to the net open position as appropriate.

The fair value of a demand deposit is not less than the amount payable on demand, discounted from the first date on which the amount 
could be required to be paid.

An analysis of fair values of financial instruments and further details as to how they are measured are provided in Note 17.

Identification and measurement of impairment

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that financial assets not carried at fair value through profit 
or loss are impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired when objective evidence demonstrates that a loss event 
has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset(s) and that the loss event has an impact on the future cash flows of the asset(s) that 
can be estimated reliably. 

Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired includes: 
!
!
!
!
!
!

significant financial difficulty of the borrower or issuer;
default or delinquency by a borrower;
the restructuring of a loan or advance by the Group on terms that the Bank would not consider otherwise;
indications that a borrower or issuer will enter bankruptcy;
the disappearance of an active market for a security; or 
observable data relating to a group of assets such as adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers or issuers in the Group, or 
economic conditions that correlate with defaults in the Group. 

In addition, for an investment in an equity security, a significant or prolonged decline in its fair value below its cost is objective evidence of 
impairment. However, in specific circumstances a smaller decline or a shorter period may be appropriate.

The Group considers evidence of impairment for loans and advances and held-to-maturity investment securities at both a specific asset 
and a collective level. All individually significant loans and advances and held-to-maturity investment securities are assessed for specific 
impairment. Those found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed for any impairment that has been incurred but not 
yet  identified.  Loans  and  advances  and  held-to-maturity  investment  securities  that  are  not  individually  significant  are  collectively 
assessed  for  impairment  by  grouping  together  loans  and  advances  and  held-to-maturity  investment  securities  with  similar  risk 
characteristics.

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In assessing collective impairment, the Group uses statistical modelling of historical trends of the probability of default, the timing of 
recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, and makes an adjustment if current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual 
losses are likely to be greater or lesser than is suggested by historical trends. Default rates, loss rates and the expected timing of future 
recoveries are regularly benchmarked against actual outcomes to ensure that they remain appropriate.

Impairment losses on assets measured at amortised cost are calculated as the difference between the carrying amount and the present 
value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. 

If the terms of a financial asset are renegotiated or modified or an existing financial asset is replaced with a new one due to financial 
difficulties of the borrower, then an assessment is made of whether the financial asset should be derecognised. If the cash flows of the 
renegotiated asset are substantially different, then the contractual rights to cash flows from the original financial asset are deemed to 
have expired. In this case, the original financial asset is derecognised and the new financial asset is recognised at fair value. The 
impairment loss before an expected restructuring is measured as follows:

!

!

If the expected restructuring will not result in derecognition of the existing asset, then the estimated cash flows arising from the 
modified  financial  asset  are  included  in  the  measurement  of  the  existing  asset  based  on  their  expected  timing  and  amounts 
discounted at the original effective interest rate of the existing financial asset.

If the expected restructuring will result in derecognition of the existing asset, then the expected fair value of the new asset is treated as 
the final cash flow from the existing financial asset at the time of its derecognition. This amount is discounted from the expected date 
of derecognition to the reporting date using the original effective interest rate of the existing financial asset.

Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account against loans and advances or held-to-maturity 
investment securities. Interest on the impaired assets continues to be recognised through the unwinding of the discount. If an event 
occurring after the impairment was recognised causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, then the decrease in impairment loss 
is reversed through profit or loss.

Impairment losses on available-for-sale investment securities are recognised by reclassifying the losses accumulated in the fair value 
reserve in equity to profit or loss. The cumulative loss that is reclassified from equity to profit or loss is the difference between the 
acquisition  cost,  net  of  any  principal  repayment  and  amortisation,  and  the  current  fair  value,  less  any  impairment  loss  recognised 
previously in profit or loss. Changes in impairment attributable to application of the effective interest method are reflected as a component 
of interest income. 

The Group writes off a loan or an investment debt security, either partially or in full, and any related allowance for impairment losses, when 
the Bank Credit Committee and the Board of Directors determines that there is no realistic prospect of recovery.

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 allowance 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 allowance 
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 recognised in profit or loss.

Non-performing loans 

Interest on loans and advances is accrued as 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.

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 40.1.4 for further analysis of collateral).

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.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include notes and coins on hand, unrestricted balances held with central banks and highly liquid financial 
assets with original maturities of three months or less from the acquisition date that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in their 
fair value, and are used by the Group in the management of its short term commitments.

Cash and cash equivalents are carried at amortised cost in the statement of financial position.

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 recognised in the profit or loss as incurred.

Land and buildings are measured at revalued amount less accumulated depreciation on buildings and impairment losses recognised 
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 recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the 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 
recognised in  profit or loss, in which case the increase is recognised in profit or loss. A revaluation deficit is recognised in profit or loss, 
except to the extent that it offsets an existing surplus on the same asset recognised 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.

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

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 derecognised 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 derecognised.

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.

Amortisation of intangible assets:

The  depreciable  amount  of  an  intangible  asset  with  a  finite  useful  life  is  allocated  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  its  useful  life.  The 
amortisation rate is as follows:

Computer software

Borrowing costs

20%

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 qualifying 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 rewards 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.

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As lessor

Leases where the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards 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.  

IMPAIRMENT OF NON FINANCIAL ASSETS

The carrying amounts of the Group's non financial assets other than consumables and deferred tax assets 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 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.

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.

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 banking subsidiary 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.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

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 or 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. 

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.  Arrangement fee income is deferred and recognised over the tenure of the facility.

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.

Short term employee benefits/and share based payments

Short term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided.  A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid 
if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the 
obligation can be estimated reliably.

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. 

INVENTORY

Inventory is accounted for at weighted average cost.

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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.

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

Shareholders' funds refers to the  total investment made by the shareholders to the Group and it consists of share capital, share premium, 
share options reserve, retained earnings, redeemable ordinary shares and subordinated loans.

NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Non-current assets or disposal groups are held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction 
rather than through continuing use. These are measured at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and they are 
not depreciated. If the non-current asset or disposal group is scoped out of IFRS 5: Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued 
operations then the measurement principles of the relevant standard apply,. Non-current assets are valued by independent professional 
valuers.

GOVERNMENT BONDS

The Bank currently holds Treasury Bills and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Bonds which are valued at cost as there is currently no market 
information to facilitate application of the fair value principles.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2014

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

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors.

2.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for quoted and other investments, investment 
properties, non-current assets held for sale and financial instruments which are carried at fair value and land and 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 Comparative financial information

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

2.3 Use of estimates, judgements and assumptions

The preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, 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:

2.3.1 Deferred tax 

Deferred taxation is recognised 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.  Differed 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 for assets purchased (in ZWD) prior to 1 January 2009 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 be used 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. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

2. ACCOUNTING CONVENTION (continued)

2.3.2 Land and buildings

The properties were valued by an independent professional valuer. The valuer applied the rental yield method 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.

2.3.3 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. Subsequently the assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and any 
accumulated impairment loss.

2.3.4 

Investment properties 

Investment property 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  judgement  in  determining  the  residual  values  of  the  other  property  and  equipment  which  have  been 
determined as nil.

2.3.5 Non-current assets held for sale

Non-current assets or disposal group are held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather 
than through continuing use. These are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and they are not 
depreciated.

Non-current assets were valued by professional valuers who considered comparable market evidence of recent sale transaction and 
those transactions where firm offers had been made but waiting acceptance.

2.3.6  RBZ Forex Bond

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

2.3.7 

Impairment losses on loans and advances

The Group reviews its individually significant 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  Significant  Accounting  Policies  –  identification 
measurement of impairment.

2.3.8 Fair value adjustments on unquoted investments

Fair value adjustment 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

2. ACCOUNTING CONVENTION (continued)

2.3.9  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 basis is still appropriate. 

2. 4  CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY AND DISCLOSURES

2.4.1  STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS, EFFECTIVE ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2015

The following standards, amendments and interpretations are effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015 and 
are relevant to the Group.

Standard/Interpretation

IAS 27

Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements

IAS 1

Disclosure Initiative

IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers

IFRS 9

Financial Instruments

(i) IAS 27 Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements

Effective date 
periods beginning on
or after

1 January 2016

1 January 2016

1 January 2017

1 January 2018

The  amendments  in  IAS  27  will  allow  an  entity  to  apply  the  equity  method  in  its  separate  financial  statements  to  account  for  its 
investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.

The amendments apply retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016 and the Group has decided not to early 
adopt the amendments.

(ii) IAS 1 Disclosure Initiative

The amendments provide additional guidance on the application of materiality and aggregation when preparing financial statements.

The amendments apply for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016.

 (iii)IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers

This  standard  replaces  IAS  11;  Construction  Contracts,  IAS  18;  Revenue,  IFRIC  13;  Customer  Loyalty  Programmes,  IFRIC  15; 
Agreements  for  the  Construction  of  Real  Estate,  IFRIC  18;  Transfer  of Assets  from  Customers  and  SIC-31;  Revenue  –  Barter  of 
Transactions Involving Advertising Services.

The standard contains a single model that applies to contracts with customers and two approaches to recognising revenue: at a point in 
time or over time. The model features a contract-based five-step analysis of transactions to determine whether, how much and when 
revenue is recognised.

(iv)IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

The IASB issued the final IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Standard which replaces earlier version of IFRS 9. This standard will have a 
significant impact on the Group, which will include changes in the measurement bases of the Group's financial assets to amortised cost, 
fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss. Even though these measurement categories are 
similar to IAS 39, the criteria for classification into these categories are significantly different. In addition, the IFRS 9 impairment model 
has been changed from an “incurred loss” model from IAS 39 to an “expected credit loss” model, which is expected to increase the 
provision for bad debts rec in the Group.

The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

3. 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 
2014 or 2013.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

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 2014

Retail
Banking
US$

Corporate
Banking
US$

Treasury
US$ 

International
Banking
US$ 

Corporate

Finance Unallocated
US$

US$

Total
US$

21 813 485

19 173 640

3 940 624

1 755 909

986 037

408 758

48 078 453

(1 062 257 )
----------------

(3 955 105)
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

(5 017 362)
----------------

20 751 228
----------------

15 218 535
----------------

3 940 624
----------------

1 755 909
----------------

986 037
----------------

408 758
----------------

43 061 091
----------------

9 645 130
(2 766 971 )
----------------
6 878 159
----------------

18 806 056
(8 817 799)
----------------
9  988 257
----------------

2 118 193
(1 066 749)
----------------
1 051 444
----------------

-
-
----------------
-
----------------

156 389
-
----------------
156 389
----------------

346 693
-
----------------
346 693
----------------

31 072 461
(12 651 519)
----------------
18 420 942
----------------

12 168 355

367 584

-

1 755 909

829 688

-

15 121 536

Income
Third party
Impairment losses on
loans and advances

Net operating
income

Results
Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income

Fee and commission

income

Depreciation of property

and equipment

874 507

150 236

51 713

49 100

28 152

745 339

1 899 047

Amortisation of intangible

assets

Segment profit/ (loss)

before tax

Income tax expense
Other comprehensive 
income for the year
net of tax

Profit/(loss) for

the year

Assets and liabilities
Capital expenditure
Total assets
Total liabilities

-

-

-

-

-

337 118

337 118

2 265 727
-

(2 944 200)
-

2 030 053
-

167 485
-

514 387
-

3 92 070
(768 455)

2 425 522
(768 455)

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

10 180
----------------

10 180
----------------

2 265 727
=========

(2 944 200)
=========

2 030 053
=========

167 485
=========

514 387
=========

(366 205)
=========

1 667 247
========= 

536 358
73 534 753
71 428 790

2 636
148 614 532
71 735 622

4 957
46 786 313
90 995 763

13 306
95 275
-

-
1 526 165
-

1 058 301
15 491 996
6 841 243

1 615 558
286 049 034
241 001 418

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

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 2013

Income
Third party
Impairment losses on
loans and advances

Net operating
income

Results
Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income 

Fee and commission

income

Depreciation of property

and equipment

Segment profit/ (loss)

before tax
Income tax credit

Profit/(loss) for

the year

Assets and liabilities
Capital expenditure
Total assets
Total liabilities

Retail
Banking
US$

Corporate
Banking
US$

Treasury
US$ 

International
Banking
US$ 

Corporate

Finance Unallocated
US$

US$

Total
US$

21 444 523

21 749 625

4 006 239

1 756 443

8 567

1 169 905

50 135 302

(658 002 )
----------------

(15 987 808)
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

-
----------------

(16 645 810)
----------------

20 786 521
----------------

5 761 817
----------------

4 006 239
----------------

1 756 443
----------------

8 567
----------------

1 169 905
----------------

33 489 492
----------------

7 363 929
(2 368 543 )
----------------
4 995 386
----------------

22 925 394
(9 120 151)
----------------
13 805 243
----------------

2 504 195
(1 517 811)
----------------
986 384
----------------

-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
-
----------------
-
----------------

388 186
-
----------------
388 186
----------------

33 181 704
(13 006 505)
----------------
20 175 199
----------------

12 342 153

566 915

-

1 756 199

8 567

-

14 673 834

744 735

135 675

41 694

46 718

28 082

698 952

1 695 856

4 557 210
-
----------------

(11 415 432)
-
----------------

1 544 477
-
----------------

(111 864)
-
----------------

(533 329)
-
----------------

 2 007 073
630 042
----------------

(3 951 865)
630 042
----------------

4 557 210
=========

(11 415 432)
=========

1 544 477
=========

(111 864)
=========

(533 329)
=========

2 637 115
=========

(3 321 823)
=========

1 058 456
54 124 890
72 525 463

133 532
144 209 819
77 182 723

132 113
41 326 313
61 092 072

12 027
121 897
-

2 763
68 854
-

1 338 346
19 631 339
5 241 451

2 677 237
259 483 112
216 041 709

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

ANNUAL REPORT

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4.

INTEREST INCOME

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

5.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Due to banks
Due to customers
Other borrowed funds

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
1 908 075
28 879 078
210 321
74 987
----------------
31 072 461
=========

2013
US$
2 252 247
30 615 147
251 949
62 361
----------------
33 181 704
=========

2014
US$
-
-
-
1
----------------
1
=========

2014
US$
4 144 427
8 029 421
477 671
----------------
12 651 519
=========

2013
US$
-
-
-
1
----------------
1
=========

GROUP

2013
US$
4 637 619
7 960 563
408 323
----------------
13 006 505
=========

6. FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME, NON-INTEREST INCOME, NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS AND OTHER 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

6.1 Fee and Commission income

Retail banking customer fees
Corporate banking credit related fees
Financial guarantee income
International banking commissions
Corporate finance fees

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
12 168 355
227 064
140 520
1 755 909
829 688
----------------
15 121 536
=========

2013
US$
12 342 153
358 712
208 203
1 756 199
8 567
----------------
14 673 834
=========

2014
US$
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
=========

2013
US$
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
=========

6.2 Non - interest income

GROUP

COMPANY

Quoted and other investments fair value adjustments
Profit on disposal of property and equipment
Fair value adjustment on investment properties
Profit on disposal on non-current assets held for sale
Fair value adjustment on non-current assets held for sale
Other operating income

6.3 Net foreign exchange gains

Net foreign exchange gains

2014
US$
(13 372)
6 274
37 800
-
3 000
28 323
----------------
62 025
=========

2013
US$
9 892
30 022
595 450
1 500
21 000
119 856
----------------
777 720
=========

2014
US$
(6 559)
-
-
-
-
437 249
----------------
430 690
=========

2013
US$
(10 801)
-
-
-
-
730 638
----------------
719 837
=========

GROUP

2014
US$
1 822 432
=========

2013
US$
1 502 044
=========

Net foreign exchange income includes gains and losses from spot and forward contracts.

39

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

6. FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME, NON-INTEREST INCOME, NET FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS AND OTHER 

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued)

6.4 Other comprehensive income

Gross revaluation adjustment on land and buildings
Tax effect

Net revaluation adjustment

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
Amortisation of intangible assets
Depreciation
Directors' remuneration

- Fees for services as directors
- Other emoluments

Staff costs - salaries, allowances and related costs

- termination benefits

8. TAXATION

8.1 Income tax expense/(credit)

Current tax
Aids levy
Capital gains tax
Deferred tax

8.2 Reconciliation of income tax charge/(credit)

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
Capital gains tax

2014
US$
13 710
(3 530)
----------------
10 180
=========

2013
US$
-
-
----------------
-
=========

GROUP

2014
US$

2013
US$

2014
US$

11 798 556

11 496 337

74 014
140 433
(46 900)
337 118
1 899 047
996 571

77 337
128 938
(4 803)
130 716
1 695 856
1 892 296

316 255
680 316

105 190
1 787 106

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

COMPANY

2013
US$

16 285

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

11 699 514
1 085 698
----------------
27 984 051
=========

9 816 079
-
----------------
25 232 756
=========

433 080
-
----------------
433 080
=========

675 217
-
----------------
691 502
========= 

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
703 432
21 103
8 500
35 420
----------------
768 455
=========

2013
US$
533 722
14 610
264 574
(1 442 948)
----------------
(630 042)
=========

2014
US$
5 796
174
6 750
(10 375)
----------------
2 345
=========

2013
US$
84 865
2 546
262 599
21 000
----------------
371 010
=========

GROUP

2014
US$
624 572

2013
US$
(1 017 605)

COMPANY

2014
US$
(615)

2013
US$
348 300

(28 871)
213 715
(49 461)
8 500
----------------
768 455
=========

(240 965)
542 108
(178 154)
264 574
----------------
(630 042)
=========

(3 734)
3 678
(3 734)
6 750
----------------
2 345
=========

(146 604)
8 962
(102 247)
262 599
----------------
371 010
=========

40

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

8. TAXATION (continued)

8.3 Total taxation charge/(credit) analysed by company

GROUP

COMPANY

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

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

8.4 Current tax assets (income tax and aids levy)

At 1 January
Charge for the year
Payments during the year

9. EARNINGS PER SHARE

2014
US$
(1 112)
767 222
2 345
----------------
768 455
=========

2013
US$
1 365
(973 175)
341 768
----------------
(630 042)
=========

2014
US$
-
-
2 345
----------------
2 345
=========

2013
US$
-
-
371 010
----------------
371 010
=========

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
(1 739 210)
733 035
(430 799)
----------------
(1 436 974)
=========

2013
US$
588 965
812 906
(3 141 081)
----------------
(1 739 210)
=========

2014
US$
(91 722)
12 720
(6 750)
----------------
(85 752)
=========

2013
US$
(179 133)
350 010
(262 599)
----------------
(91 722)
=========

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/(loss)

Attributable earnings/(loss)

9.2 Number of shares

Weighted average shares in issue

Diluted weighted average number of shares

Number of shares at beginning of period
Shares issued

Redeemable ordinary shares issued – private placement
Shares issued on consolidation

Effect of dilution:
Share options granted but not issued
Share options approved but not granted

9.3 Earnings/(loss) per share (US cents)

Basic earnings/(loss) per share
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share

41

2014
US$
1 667 247
=========

2013
US$
(3 321 823)
=========

2014

2013

384 427 351

332 569 065

384 427 351

385 501 688

384 427 351
-
-
-

280 710 729
103 716 622
103 714 287
2 335

4 128 434
23 942 639
----------------
412 498 424
=========

907 200
167 087
----------------
385 501 638
=========

2014

0.43 
0.40

2013 

(1.00)
(0.86)

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

10.SHARE CAPITAL

10.1 Authorised

Ordinary shares of US$0.00028 each

10.2

Issued and fully paid

10.2.1 Ordinary shares

10.2.2 Redeemable ordinary shares

At 1 January
Shares issued (note 13)

2014
Shares
million

          GROUP AND COMPANY
2014
US$

2013
Shares
million

2013
US$

600
=========

600
=========

168 000
=========

168 000
========= 

          GROUP AND COMPANY
31 Dec
2014
US$

31 Dec
2013
US$

31 Dec
2014
Shares
million
281
----------------
281
=========

31 Dec
2014
Shares
million
104
-
----------------
104
=========

31 Dec
2013
Shares
million
281
----------------
281
=========

31 Dec
2013
Shares
million
-
104
----------------
104
=========

78 598
----------------
78 598
=========

78 598
----------------
78 598
=========

          GROUP AND COMPANY
31 Dec
2014
US$

31 Dec
2013
US$

29 040
-
----------------
29 040
=========

-
29 040
----------------
29 040
=========

Of the unissued ordinary shares of 215 million shares (2013– 215 million), options which may be granted in terms of the NMBZ 2005 
Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOS) amounted to nil (2013 – nil) and the opening balance of 907 200 share options which had been 
issued but had not been exercised expired on 7 January 2014.

Share options which may be granted in terms of the 2012 ESOS amount to 28 071 073 and as at 31 December 2014; 4 128 434 share 
options had been allocated from the Scheme.

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

Share premium
Share option reserve
Regulatory

Total capital reserve

11.1 Nature and purpose of reserves 

11.1.1 Share premium

GROUP

COMPANY

31 Dec
2014
15 737 548
62 563
3 293 699
----------------
19 093 810
=========

31 Dec
2013
15 737 548
45 671
2 154 252
----------------
17 937 471
=========

31 Dec
2014
15 737 548
62 563
-
----------------
15 800 111
=========

31 Dec
2013
15 737 548
45 671
-
----------------
15 783 219
=========

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

11.1.2 Share option reserve

The share option reserve is used to recognise the value of equity settled share based payment ransactions provided to employees, 
including key management personnel, as part of their remuneration.  Refer to note 38.3 for further details of these plans.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

11. CAPITAL RESERVES (continued)

11.1.3 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 

Analysis of retained profit by company

GROUP

COMPANY

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

Total

13.REDEEMABLE ORDINARY SHARES

Balance at 1 January
Redeemable ordinary share capital (note 10.2.2)
Share premium

31 Dec
2014
748 260
9 346 447
37 284
----------------
10 131 991
=========

31 Dec
2013
752 994
8 802 981
48 216
----------------
9 604 191
=========

31 Dec
2014
748 260
-
-
----------------
748 260
=========

31 Dec 
 2014
US$
14 335 253
-
-
----------------
14 335 253
=========

31 Dec
2013
752 994
-
-
----------------
752 994
=========

  31 Dec
2013
US$
-
29 040
14 306 213
----------------
14 335 253
=========

On  30  June  2013  the  Company  received  US$14  831  145  capital  from  Nederlandse  Financierings-Maatschappij  Voor 
Ontiwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO), Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) and AfricInvest Financial Sector 
Holdings (AfricInvest) who were allocated 34 571 429 shares each (total 103 714 287) for individually investing US$4 943 715.   This 
amount, net of share issue expenses, was used to recapitalise the Bank in order to contribute towards the minimum capital requirements 
set by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe of US$100 million by 31 December 2020.

NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMBZ) entered into a share buy-back agreement with Norfund, FMO and AfricInvest, where these three 
strategic investors have a right on their own discretion at any time after the 5th anniversary but before the 9th anniversary of its first 
subscription date, to request NMBZ to buy back all or part of its NMBZ shares at a price to be determined using the agreed terms as 
entailed in the share buy-back agreement. It is a condition precedent that at any point when the share buy-back is being considered, the 
proceeds used to finance the buy-back should come from the distributable reserves which are over and above the minimum regulatory 
capital requirements. Further, no buy-back option can be exercised by any investor after the 9th anniversary of the effective date.

The share buy-back agreement creates a potential obligation for NMBZ Holdings Limited to purchase its own instruments. The shares 
issued gave rise to a potential financial liability and are classified as redeemable ordinary shares. 

43

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

14.SUBORDINATED LOAN

Balance at 1 January
Subordinated loan issued
Interest capitalised
Interest paid

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

GROUP

2014
US$
1 485 890
-
140 487
(218 413)
----------------
1 407 964
=========

2013
US$
-
1 400 000
85 890
-
----------------
1 485 890
=========

In  2013, the Bank received a subordinated loan amounting to US$1.4 million from Norfund which attracts an interest rate of LIBOR plus 
10% and has a seven year maturity date from the first disbursement date. 

The above liability would, in the event of the winding up of the issuer, be subordinated to the claims of depositors and all other creditors of 
the issuer. The Group  has not had any defaults on the principal and interest with respect to this subordinated loan during the year ended 
31 December 2014.  However, there was a breach regarding the cost to income ratio which stood at 78.9% instead of the 70% limit as at 
31 December 2014.

15.TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

Shareholders' funds

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
45 047 616
----------------
45 047 616
=========

2013
US$
43 441 403
----------------
43 441 403
=========

2014
US$
30 962 222
----------------
30 962 222
=========

2013
US$
30 950 064
----------------
30 950 064
=========

Shareholders' funds refer to the total investments made by the shareholders into the Group and it consists of share capital (refer to Note 
10), capital and reserves (refer to Note 11), retained earnings (refer to Note12), redeemable ordinary shares (refer to Note 13) and the 
subordinated loan (refer to Note 14).

16.DEPOSITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES

16.1 Deposits and other liabilities by type

GROUP

COMPANY

Deposits from banks and other financial institutions**
Current and deposit accounts from customers*

Total deposits
Trade and other payables*

2014
US$
59 739 033
175 623 644
----------------
235 362 677
5 638 741
----------------
241 001 418
=========

2013
US$
52 338 708
158 876 358
----------------
211 215 066
4 826 643
----------------
216 041 709
=========

2014
US$
-
-
----------------
-
656 572
----------------
656 572
=========

2013
US$
-
-
----------------
-
784 819
----------------
784 819 
=========

* The carrying amounts of Trade and other payables approximate the related fair value due to their short term nature.

**

Included  in  deposits  from  banks  and  other  financial  institutions  is  a  loan  of  US$3  915  269  due  to  Nederlandse  Financierings-
Maatschappij Voor Ontiwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO).  The Group has not had any defaults on the principal and interest with respect 
to this loan during the year ended 31 December 2014.  There was a breach on the cost to income ratio that stood at 78.9% instead of 
the 70% limit as at 31 December 2014. The Bank requested for a waiver on the non-compliance ratio as at   31 December 2014 and 
the waiver was granted and received on 6 March 2015.

44

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

16. DEPOSITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES (continued)

16.2 Maturity analysis

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

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

GROUP

2014
US$
172 324 494
32 017 300
4 887 371
8 890 799
17 242 713
-
----------------
235 362 677
=========

2013
US$
160 919 521
28 819 465
2 163 310
1 697 507
17 615 263
-
----------------
211 215 066
=========

16.3 Sectoral analysis of deposits

GROUP

Agriculture
Banks and other financial institutions
Distribution
Individuals
Manufacturing
Mining companies
Municipalities and parastatals
Other deposits
Services
Transport and telecommunications companies

17.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

17.1

Investment securities held to maturity

Government and public sector
Securities – RBZ Bonds

2014
US$
4 706 661
59 739 033
21 893 891
31 127 616
28 354 313
4 125 974
10 367 121
30 124 932
38 488 209
6 434 927
----------------
235 362 677
=========

%
2
25
9
13
12
2
5
13
16
3
-----
100
===

2013
US$
9 731 279
52 338 708
21 091 778
28 425 938
26 723 790
3 035 997
10 509 776
20 727 019
32 933 385
5 697 396
----------------
211 215 066
=========

%
4
25
10
13
13
1
5
10
16
3
-----
100
===

Cost
2014
US$

Cost
2013
US$

3 874 525
=========

4 685 471
=========

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

17.2 Maturity analysis of investment securities held to maturity

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

2014
US$
-
-
2 582 519
1 292 006
-
-
----------------
3 874 525
=========

2013
US$
-
-
2 424 461
969 004
1 292 006
-
----------------
4 685 471
=========

17.3 Fair values of financial instruments

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities that are traded in active markets are based on quoted market prices or dealer 
price quotations. For all other financial instruments, the Group determines fair values using other valuation techniques.

For financial instruments that trade infrequently and have little price transparency, fair value is less objective, and requires varying 
degrees of judgement depending on liquidity, concentration, uncertainty of market factors, pricing assumptions and other risks affecting 
the specific instrument.

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2 0 1 4

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

Valuation models 

The Group measures fair values using the following fair value hierarchy, which reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the 
measurements.

inputs that are quoted market prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical instruments.

! Level 1:
! Level 2:
inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. 
derived from prices). This category includes instruments valued using: quoted market prices in active markets for similar instruments; 
quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are considered less than active; or other valuation techniques in which all 
significant inputs are directly or indirectly observable from market data.
! Level 3:
inputs that are unobservable. This category includes all instruments for which the valuation technique includes inputs not 
based on observable data and the unobservable inputs have a significant effect on the instrument's valuation. This category includes 
instruments  that  are  valued  based  on  quoted  prices  for  similar  instruments  for  which  significant  unobservable  adjustments  or 
assumptions are required to reflect differences between the instruments. 

The objective of valuation techniques is to arrive at a fair value measurement that reflects the price that would be received to sell the asset 
or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

17.3.1 Financial instruments measured at fair value – fair value hierarchy

Trade investments
Quoted investments

GROUP

31 Dec
2014
US$
81 390
127 291
----------------
208 681
=========

Level 1
US$
-
127 291
----------------
127 291
=========

Level 2
US$
-
-
----------------
-
=========

Level 3
US$
81 390
-
----------------
81 390
=========

During the reporting period ended 31 December 2014, 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.The trade investments were valued using the net asset value method.

Trade investments
Quoted investments

GROUP

31 Dec
2013
US$
190 148
145 850
----------------
335 998
=========

Level 1
US$
-
145 850
----------------
145 850
=========

Level 2
US$
-
-
----------------
-
=========

Level 3
US$
190 148
-
----------------
190 148
=========

During the reporting period ended 31 December 2013, 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.

Level 3 fair value measurements

Reconciliation

31 December 2014

Trade investments
Balance at 1 January
Total loss in profit or loss
Disposal of investment

Balance at 31 December

46

GROUP

US$
190 148
5 188
(113 946)
----------------
81 390
=========

 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

31 December 2013

Trade investments
Balance at 1 January
Total loss in profit or loss

Balance at 31 December

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

US$
195 790
(5 642)
----------------
190 148
=========

17.3.2 Financial instruments not measured at fair value

The below table sets out the fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value and analyses them by the level in the fair value 
hierarchy into which each fair value measurement is categorised:

31 December 2014

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Advances and other assets
Investment in debentures
Investment securities held to maturity

Total

Liabilities

Deposits and other liabilities

31 December 2013

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Advances and other assets
Investment in debentures
Investment securities held to maturity

Total

Liabilities

Deposits and other liabilities

Level 1
US$
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
=========

Level 2
US$
54 750 561
203 363 054
4 614 047
-
----------------
262 727 662
=========

GROUP

Total carrying

Level 3
US$
-
-
-
3 874 525
----------------
3 874 525
=========

amount
US$
54 750 561
203 363 054
4 614 047
3 874 525
----------------
266 602 187
=========

-
----------------
-
=========

241 001 418
----------------
241 001 418
=========

-
----------------
-
=========

241 001 418
----------------
241 001 418
=========

Level 1
US$
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
=========

Level 2
US$
48 871 983
181 316 271
3 984 723
-
----------------
234 172 977
=========

GROUP

Total carrying

Level 3
US$
-
-
-
4 685 781
----------------
4 685 781
=========

amount
US$
48 871 983
181 316 271
3 984 723
4 685 781
----------------
238 858 758
=========

-
----------------
-
=========

216 041 709
----------------
216 041 709
=========

-
----------------
-
=========

216 041 709
----------------
216 041 709
=========

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:

! The  fair  values  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  advances  and  other  assets  and  deposits  and  other  liabilities  carrying  amounts 
approximate their fair values largely due to the short – term maturities of these instruments.
! Fair value of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or 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.

47

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

18.INVESTMENT IN DEBENTURES

Debentures
Provision for impairment

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

GROUP

2014
US$
4 787 074
(173 027)
----------------
4 614 047
=========

2013
US$
4 787 074
(802 351)
----------------
3 984 723
=========

During the period under review, the Group held debentures with a carrying amount of US$4 614 047 with a maturity period of 5 years. The 
debentures are at an interest rate of 10% per annum.   The Bank has an option to convert the debentures to equity or redeem the 
debentures at par on or before the maturity date of 9 March 2018.

19.DEFERRED TAX

Allowance for impairment losses on loans and advances
Quoted and other investments
Trade investments
Non-current assets held for sale
Investment properties
Property and equipment
Marking to market adjustments - IAS 39
Unrealised foreign exchange gains
Suspended interest
 Deferred income
Assessed losses
Provision for share based payments

Closing deferred tax (asset)/liability
Deferred tax (asset)/liability at the beginning of the year

Current year charge/(credit)
Income tax (note 8.1)
Relating to other comprehensive income (note 6.4)

   GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
(3 058 971)
10 434
-
113 365
222 699
534 901
(46 451)
215 616
(610 275)
(156 499)
(5 063)
(4 350)
----------------
(2 784 594)
(2 823 544)
----------------
38 950 
35 420
3 530

2013
US$
(3 008 939)
11 106
5 697
115 165
257 081
432 934
(51 225)
65 951
 (243 061)
(405 463)
(2 790)
-
----------------
 (2 823 544)
1 380 596
----------------
(1 442 948)
(1 442 948)
-

2014
US$
821
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(4 350)
----------------
(3 529)
6 846
----------------
10 375
10 375
-

2013
US$
-
1 149
5 697
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
6 846
14 154
----------------
21 000
21 000
-

20.CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   GROUP

COMPANY

20.1 Balances with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

2014
US$

2013
US$

Balances with the Central Bank

11 408 222

13 480 628

2014
US$

-

2013
US$

-

20.2 Balances with other banks and cash

Current, nostro accounts and cash
Interbank placements

Interbank placements

15 842 339
27 500 000
----------------
54 750 561
=========

31 391 355
4 000 000
----------------
48 871 983
=========

53
-
----------------
53
=========

52
-
----------------
52
=========

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ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

21.LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS 

21.1 Total loans, advances and other assets

21.1.1 Advances

Fixed term loans
Local loans and overdrafts

Reclassification to debentures
Other assets

   GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
21 889 534
182 413 594
----------------
204 303 128
(4 614 047)
3 673 971
----------------
203 363 052
=========

2013
US$
21 711 476
159 806 508
----------------
181 517 984
(3 984 723)
3 783 010
----------------
181 316 271
=========

2014
US$
-
-
----------------
-
-
7 389
----------------
7 389
=========

2013
US$
-
-
----------------
-
-
7 385
----------------
7 385
=========

21.1.2.Maturity analysis

   GROUP

COMPANY

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

Total advances
Allowance for impairment losses on loans
and advances (note 21.3)
Provision for suspended interest

Reclassification to debentures
Other assets (note 21.5)

21.2 Sectoral analysis of utilisations

Agriculture and horticulture
Conglomerates
Distribution
Food & beverages
Individuals
Manufacturing
Mining
Services

2014
US$
131 810 553
24 022 035
1 747 453
3 881 236
56 002 042
-
----------------
217 463 319

(10 790 192)
(2 369 999)
----------------
204 303 128
(4 614 047)
3 673 971
----------------
203 363 052
=========

2014
US$
17 523 451
10 030 909
55 359 765
442 295
58 353 526
29 100 980
5 044 850
41 607 543
----------------
217 463 319
=========

2013
US$
118 711 869
18 082 940
3 826 276
2 869 815
51 286 898
-
----------------
194 777 798

 (11 685 201)
(1 574 613)
----------------
181 517 984
(3 984 723)
3 783 010
----------------
181 316 271
=========

%
8
5
26
-
27
13
2
19
-----
100
===

2014
US$
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
-

-
-
----------------
-
-
7 389
----------------
7 389
=========

GROUP
2013
US$
11 208 448
9 190 491
46 458 831
480 502
46 499 825
36 880 202
1 584 085
42 475 414
----------------
194 777 798
=========

2013
US$
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
-

-
-
----------------
-
-
7 385
----------------
7 385
=========

%
6
4
24
-
24
19
1
22
-----
100
===

The material concentration of loans and advances are with individuals 27% (2013- 24%) and distribution sector at 26% (2013 – 24%).

49

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

21. LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS (continued) 

21.3 Allowances for impairment losses on loans, advances and debentures

At 1 January
Recognised in profit or loss
Bad debts written off

At 31 December

Specific
US$
11 427 356
5 112 012
(5 912 371)
----------------
10 626 997
=========

2014
Portfolio
US$
257 845
(94 650)
-
----------------
163 195
=========

GROUP

Total
US$
11 685 201
5 017 362
(5 912 371)
----------------
10 790 192
=========

Specific
US$
7 164 064
16 493 700
 (12 230 408)
-----------------
11 427 356
=========

21.4 Non-performing loans and advances

Total non-performing loans and advances
Allowance for impairment losses on loans and advances
Allowance for impairment losses on debentures (note 18)
Interest in suspense

Residue

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

2013
Portfolio
US$
105 735
152 110
-
----------------
257 845
=========

Total
US$
7 269 799
16 645 810
(12 230 408)
----------------
11 685 201
=========

GROUP

2014
US$
38 581 699
(10 626 997)
173 027
(2 369 999)
----------------
25 757 730
=========

2013
US$
38 730 878
(11 427 356)
802 351
(1 574 613)
----------------
26 531 260
=========

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$23 465 162 (2013-US$27 308 066).

21.5 Other assets

Service deposits
Prepayments and stocks
Other receivables

21.6 Loans to officers

Included in advances and other accounts (note 21.1) are loans to officers:-
At 1 January
Net additions during the year

Fair value adjustment

Balance at 31 December

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
761 226
1 601 003
1 311 742
----------------
3 673 971
=========

2013
US$
698 460
1 668 244
1 416 306
----------------
3 783 010
=========

2014
US$
-
-
7 389
----------------
7 389
=========

2013
US$
-
-
7 385
----------------
7 385
=========

GROUP

2014
US$

2013
US$

2 513 143
802 917
----------------
3 316 060
(180 394)
----------------
3 135 666
=========

1 879 479
832 595
---------------- 
2 712 074
(198 931)
----------------
2 513 143
=========

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

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21. LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS (continued) 

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

Tenure

Interest rate

Overdraft

Payable on demand

Loan

Loan  payable  over  a  maximum  period  of 
120 months (includes mortgage loans).

Penalty  interest  rate  of  ten  percentage 
points  above  loan  rate  up  to  a  maximum 
penalty rate of 32% per annum.

From  8%  per  annum  up  to  a  maximum  of 
22% per annum. Loans to employees and 
executive  directors  are  at  a  discounted 
interest rate.

Bankers Acceptances

Loan payable over a minimum period of 30 
days up to 90 days.

Average of 13% per annum.

22.NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

At 1 January 2013
Transfer from investment property
Disposals
Fair value adjustment

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
2 303 300
-
(39 000)
3 000
----------------
2 267 300
=========

2013
US$
2 225 300
95 000
(38 000)
21 000
----------------
2 303 300
=========

2014
US$
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
=========

2013
US$
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
=========

The Group is in possession of land with a fair value of US$2 225 300 at year end. The Group entered into a sale agreement for this piece of 
land in 2012. However, the execution and finalisation of the sale under this contract has been pending since 2012 due to unexpected 
delays in obtaining certain regulatory approvals. The prospective buyer has reaffirmed their interest in finalising the sale transaction and 
the Bank is positive the disposal will be finalised within the next twelve months after the reporting date. 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 6.2). 

Measurement of fair value

Fair value hierarchy 

The fair value of non-current assets held for sale was determined 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.  All non-current assets held for 
sale are measured at their fair values.

The values were arrived at by applying weighted average rate of US$90 per square metre.

Level 2

The fair value of non-current assets held for sale of U$2 267 300 has been categorised under level 2 in the fair value hierarchy based on 
the inputs used for the valuation technique highlighted above. (see note 2.4.5 use of judgement and estimates).

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23.TRADE INVESTMENTS

Other

Directors' valuation

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
81 390
----------------
81 390
=========
81 390
=========

2013
US$
190 148
----------------
190 148
=========
190 148
=========

2014
US$
-
----------------
-
=========
-
=========

2013
US$
113 946
----------------
113 946
=========
113 946 
=========

Other  investments  represent  equity  investment  in  SWIFT.  During  the  year  the  Group  disposed  its  equity  investment  in  Medical 
Investments (Private) Limited for US$130 835 in order to concentrate on its core business. The trade investments were valued using the 
net asset value method at 31 December 2014 (see note 17.3 on fair value measurement).

24.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATE

Investment in Altiwave Investments (Private) Limited

The Bank has a 25.5 % interest in Altiwave Investments (Private) Limited which is the holding company of Lobels (Private) Limited. The 
investment arose from a Scheme of Arrangement agreed to by Lobels Holdings (Private) Limited shareholders and creditors (banks, 
suppliers and employees). Lobels Holdings (Private) Limited is in the bread and confectionery business.

Altiwave  Investments  (Private)  Limited  is  a  company  that  is  not  listed  on  any  public  exchange.  The  following  table  illustrates  the 
summarised unaudited financial information of Altiwave (Private) Limited.

Summary of associate's statement of financial position

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

Equity

Share of associate's equity (25.5%)

Associate's revenue and profit
Revenue

Profit

Share of associate's profit (25.5%)

Reconcilliation of carrying amount
1 January
Increase in investment
Share of profit in associate
Allowance for impairment

GROUP

31 Dec
2014
15 974 685
14 361 606
(12 993 517)
(32 385 340)
----------------
(15 042 566)
=========

31 Dec
2013
7 867 222
15 487 433
(10 717 574)
(30 857 571)
----------------
(18 220 490)
=========

(3 835 854)
=========

4 646 225
=========

87 153 020
=========
5 348 411
=========
1 363 845
=========

64 753 584
=========
1 759 363
=========
448 638
=========

-
-
1 363 845
(1 363 845)
----------------
-
=========

-
510
448 638
(449 148)
----------------
-
=========

The  investment  in  Altiwave  Investments  (Private)  Limited  has  been  fully  impaired  as  the  company  had  negative  equity  as  at                                       
31 December 2014.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

25.INVESTMENTS IN GROUP ENTITIES

25.1 Subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries:
- NMB Bank Limited
- Stewart Holdings Limited

25.2 Shareholding

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COMPANY

2014
US$

2013
US$

31 491 006
14 680
----------------
31 505 686
=========

31 491 006
14 680
----------------
31 505 686
=========

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:-

NMB Bank Limited
Brixtun (Private) Limited
NMB Fund Management (Private) Limited
Stewart Holdings (Private) Limited
Invariant (Private) Limited
Darksan (Private) Limited
Altiwave Investments (Private) Limited

2014
100%  (Banking)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Equity holding)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Dormant)
25.5% (Baking)

2013
100% (Banking)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Equity Holdings)
100% (Dormant)
100% (Dormant)
25.5% (Baking)

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

26. QUOTED AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Quoted investments

GROUP

COMPANY

2014
US$
127 291
=========

2013
US$
145 850
=========

2014
US$
16 385
=========

2013
US$
22 938
=========

The  quoted  investments  comprise  shares  stated  for  year  end  purposes  at  the  last  trading  date  of  31  December  2014. As  these 
investments are trading on an active market they have been classified as level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

27.INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

At 1 January
Improvements
Fair value adjustments
Transfer to non-current assets held for sale

At 31 December

GROUP

2014
US$
4 385 300
30 200
37 800
-
----------------
4 453 300
=========

2013
US$
3 115 300
769 550
595 450
(95 000)
----------------
4 385 300
=========

Investment properties comprise a commercial property and residential properties that are leased out to third parties and land held for 
future development.  All investment properties of the Group were not encumbered.

Measurement of fair value

Fair value hierarchy

The fair value of the Group's investment properties as at 31 December 2014 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

27. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (continued)

The values were arrived at by applying a weighted average market rate of US$34 per square metre. The commercial and residential 
properties are leased out under operating lease to various tenants. 

The Bank 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$36 160 (2013 – US$47 618) 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.

Level 2

The fair value for investment properties of US$2 659 300 has been categorised under level 2 in the fair value hierarchy based on the 
inputs used for the valuation technique described below.

The following shows reconciliation between the opening and closing balances for level fair values:

At 1 January 2014
Improvements
Fair value adjustments

Balance at 31 December 2014

Level 3

US$
2 575 300
10 200
73 800
----------------
2 659 300
=========

The fair value for investment properties of US$1 794 000 has been categorised under level 3 in the fair value hierarchy based on the 
inputs used for the valuation technique described below.

The following shows reconciliation between the opening and closing balances for level fair values:

At 1 January 2014
Improvements
Fair value adjustments

Balance at 31 December 2014

US$
1 810 000
20 000
(36 000)
----------------
1 794 000
=========

The values were arrived at by applying yield rates of 9.5% on rental values of between US$5 – US$7 per square metre. The properties are 
leased out under operating lease to various tenants.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

27. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (continued)

Valuation technique and significant unobservable inputs

The following table shows the valuation technique used in measuring the fair value of investment properties, as well as the significant 
unobservable inputs used.

Valuation technique

Significant unobservable inputs

Inter-relationship between key
unobservable inputs and fair value
measurement

! The 

Investment  Method  was 
applied on all income producing 
properties.  Market capitalisation 
rates  were  derived  from  market 
sales  evidence  and  were 
determined  in  consultation  with 
other  investors  and  property 
brokers in the market

.
! The  Direct  Comparison  Method 
was  applied  on  all  residential 
properties,  after  PMA  Real 
E s t a t e   ( P r i v a t e )   L i m i t e d  
identified various properties that 
have been sold or which were on 
sale and situated in comparable 
areas  using  the  Main  Space 
Equivalent (MSE) principle. The 
total (MSE) of comparable areas 
was then used to determine the 
value per square metre of (MSE).

The  estimated  fair  value  would  increase/ 
(decrease) if:
!

expected  market  rental  growth  were 
higher/ (lower);
void periods were shorter/(longer);
the  occupancy  rates  were  higher 
/(lower);
the  risk  adjusted  discount  rates  were 
lower / (higher).

! Expected market rental growth

(weighted average -1%)

! Void period

(average 5 months after the end of each 
lease)

! Occupancy  rate  (60-100%),  weighted 

average 95%)

! Risk adjusted discount rates

(9.5% - 11.5%, weighted average 9.5%

!
!

!

55

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28.INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Cost
Balance at 1 January 2013
Reclassification from property, plant and equipment
Acquisitions

Balance at 1 January 2014

Acquisitions

Balance at 31 December 2014

Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Balance at 1 January 2013
Reclassification from property, plant and equipment
Amortisation for the year

Balance at 1 January 2014

Amortisation for the year

Balance at 31 December 2014

Carrying amount
At 31 December 2014

At 1 January 2014

At 1 January 2013

Work in
Progress
US$

Computer
Software
US$

Total
US$

-
740 615
1 170 868
----------------
1 911 483

623 482
----------------
2 534 965
----------------

-
740 615
1 170 868
----------------
1 911 483

414 809
----------------
2 326 292
----------------

-
116 398
130 716
----------------
247 114

-
116 398
130 716
----------------
247 114

337 118  

----------------
584 232
=========

337 118
----------------
584 232
=========

-
-
-
----------------
-

208 673
----------------
208 673
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-

-
----------------
-
=========

208 673
=========
-
=========
-
=========

1 742 060
=========
1 664 369
=========
-
=========

1 950 733
=========
1 664 369
=========
-
=========

The amortisation expense of intangible assets is included under operating expenditure (note 7).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

29.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

ANNUAL REPORT

2 0 1 4

Capital work
in progress

Computers
US$

Motor
vehicles
US$

Furniture &
equipment
US$

-
-
-
-
-
----------------
-
101 375
-
-
----------------
101 375
=========

-
-
-
-
----------------
-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

101 375
=========
-
=========
-
=========

2 696 533
340 606
-
(9 862)
(740 615)
----------------
2 286 662
319 048
-
(4)
----------------
2 605 706
=========

846 183
308 164
(8 637)
(116 398)
----------------
1 029 312
356 749
(6)
----------------
1 386 055
----------------

1 219 651
=========
1 257 350
=========
1 850 350
=========

3 322 357
682 969
-
(2 198)
-
----------------
4 003 128
392 366
-
(234 069)
----------------
4 161 425
=========

985 396
910 994
(1 966)
-
----------------
1 894 424
1 030 894
(52 754)
----------------
2 872 564
----------------

1 288 861
=========
2 108 704
=========
2 336 961
=========

2 484 201
459 413
-
(29 250)
-
----------------
2 914 364
179 287
-
(3)
----------------
3 093 648
=========

1 254 054
435 589
(25 092)
-
----------------
1 664 551
456 604
(1)
----------------
2 121 154
----------------

972 494
=========
1 249 813
=========
1 230 147
=========

Freehold
Land &
buildings
US$

2 815 724
23 381
4 803
-
-
----------------
2 843 908
-
60 610
-
----------------
2 904 518
=========

45 723
41 109
-
-
----------------
86 832
54 800
-
----------------
141 632
----------------

2 762 886
=========
2 757 076
=========
2 770 001
=========

Total
US$

11 318 815
1 506 369
4 803
(41 310)
(740 615)
----------------
12 048 062
992 076
60 610
(234 076)
----------------
12 866 672
=========

3 131 356
1 695 856
(35 695)
(116 398)
----------------
4 675 119
1 899 047
(52 761)
----------------
6 521 405
----------------

6 345 267
=========
7 372 943
=========
8 187 459
=========

Cost
At 1 January 2013
Additions
Revaluation gain
Disposals
Reclassification

At 1 January 2014
Additions
Revaluation gain
Disposals

At 31 December 2014

Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2013
Charge for the year
Disposals
Transfer to intangible assets

At 1 January 2014
Charge for the year
Disposals

At 31 December 2014

Carrying amount
At 31 December 2014

At 1 January 2014

At 1 January 2013

Measurement of fair value

Fair value hierarchy

Immovable properties were revalued as at 31 December 2014 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 measured 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 9.5% on rental levels of between US$5 - US$7 per square metre.

The carrying cost less accumulated depreciation of the land and buildings had revaluations not been performed would be US$3 343 677 
as at 31 December 2014 (2013 –US$3 419 586).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

29. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

Level 3

The fair value of immovable properties of US$2 762 886 has been categorised under level 3 in the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs 
used for the valuation technique described below.

The following shows reconciliation between the opening and closing balances for level fair values:

At 1 January 2014
Additions
Revaluation gain
Depreciation

Balance at 31 December 2014

US$
2 757 076
-
60 610
(54 800)
----------------
2 762 886
=========

Valuation technique and significant unobservable inputs

The  following  table  shows  the  valuation  technique  used  in  measuring  the  fair  value  of  freehold  land  and  buildings,  as  well  as  the 
significant unobservable inputs used.

Valuation technique

Significant unobservable inputs

! Expected market rental growth
(weighted average -1%).
! Average market yield was 9%.

! The  Direct  Comparison  Method 
was  applied  on  all  properties, 
after PMA Real  Estate (Private) 
Limited  identified  various 
properties that have been sold or 
which were on sale and situated 
in  comparable  areas  using  the 
Main  Space  Equivalent  (MSE) 
principle.  The  total  (MSE)  of 
comparable areas was then used 
to  determine  the  value  per 
square metre of (MSE).

Inter-relationship between key
unobservable inputs and fair value
measurement

! The  estimated  fair  value  would 
increase/(decrease) 
the  expected 
market  rental  growth  were  higher/ 
(lower).

if 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

30.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 financial liabilities are 
categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity dates.

30.1 Total position 

At 31 December 2014

Assets

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

Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other liabilities
Redeemable ordinary shares
Equity
Subordinated loan

Interest rate repricing gap  

Cumulative gap                 

Up to
1 month
US$

1 month
to 3 months
US$

3 months
to 1 year
US$

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

Total
US$

GROUP

54 750 561
-
-
-

-
118 823 390
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
173 573 951
----------------

172 324 494
-
-
-
----------------
172 324 494
----------------
1 249 457
----------------
 1 249 457
=========

-
-
-
-

-
19 234 961
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
19 234 961
----------------

-
-
3 874 525
-

-
5 628 688
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
9 503 213
----------------

32 017 300
-
-
-
----------------
32 017 300
----------------
(12 782 339)
----------------
(11 532 882)
=========

13 778 170
-
-
-
----------------
13 778 170
----------------
(4 274 957)
----------------
(15 807 839)
=========

-
-
-
4 614 047

-
56  002 042
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
60 616 089
----------------

17 242 712
-
-
1 407 964
----------------
18 650 676
----------------
41 965 413
----------------
26  157 574
=========

-
1 436 974
-
-

208 681
3 673 971
2 784 594
2 267 300
1 950 733
6 345 267
4 453 300
----------------
23 120 820
----------------

5 638 742
14 335 253
29 304 399
-
----------------
49 278 394
----------------
(26 157 574)
----------------
-
=========

54 750 561
1 436 974
3 874 525
4 614 047

208 681
203 363 052
2 784 594
2 267 300
1 950 733
6 345 267
4 453 300
---------------
286 049 034
---------------

241 001 418
14 335 253
29 304 399
1 407 964
---------------
286 049 034
---------------
-
---------------
-
=========

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

30. INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS (continued)

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

At 31 December 2013

GROUP

Up to 1
month
US$

1 month
to 3 months
US$

3 months
to 1 year
US$

1 year to Non-interest
bearing
US$

5 years
US$

Total
US$

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents
Current tax assets
Investment securities held to maturity
Investment in debentures
Quoted and other investments
Loans, advances and other assets
Deferred tax
Non-current assets held for sale
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties

Liabilities and equity
Deposits and other liabilities
Redeemable ordinary shares 
Equity
Subordinated loan

Interest rate repricing gap  

Cumulative gap                 

48 871 983
-
-
-
-
106 254 406
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
155 126 389
----------------

-
-
-
-
-
18 082 940
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
18 082 940
----------------

-
-
3 393 465
-
-
6 696 091
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
10 089 556
----------------

160 919 521
-
-
-
----------------
160 919 521 
----------------
(5 793 132)
----------------
 (5 793 132)
=========

28 819 465
-
-
-
----------------
28 819 465
----------------
  (10 736 525)
----------------
(16 529 657)
=========

3 860 817
-
-
-
----------------
3 860 817
----------------
6 228 739
----------------
(10 300 918)
=========

-
-
1 292 006
3 984 723
-
46 499 824
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
51 776 553
----------------

17 615 263
-
-
1 485 890
----------------
19 101 153
----------------
32 675 400
----------------
22 374 482
=========

-
1 739 210
-
-
335 998
3 783 010
2 823 544
2 303 300
1 664 369
7 372 943
4 385 300
----------------
24 407 674
----------------

4 826 643
14 335 253
27 620 260
-
----------------
46 782 156
----------------
(22 374 482)
----------------
-
=========

48 871 983
1 739 210
4 685 471
3 984 723
335 998
181 316 271
2 823 544
2 303 300
1 664 369
7 372 943
4 385 300
---------------
259 483 112
---------------

216 041 709
14 335 253
27 620 260
1 485 890
---------------
259 483 112
---------------
-
---------------
-
=========

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

31.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.

31.1   United States dollar 

At 31 December 2014

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities held to maturity
Investment in debentures
Quoted and other investments
Loans, advances and other assets
Non-current assets held for sale
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Current tax assets
Deferred tax
Intangible assets

Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other liabilities
Subordinated term loan
Redeemable Ordinary shares
Equity

Interest rate repricing gap   

Cumulative gap                   

Up to
1 month
US$

1 month
to 3 months
US$

3 months
to 1 year
US$

 1 year to Non-interest
bearing
US$

5 years
US$

Total
US$

GROUP

53 208 157
-
-
-
118 542 586
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
171 750 743
----------------

170 924 080
-
-
-
----------------
170 924 080
----------------
826 663
----------------
826 663
=========

-
-
-
-
19 234 961
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
19 234 961
----------------

-
3 874 525
-
-
5 628 688
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
9 503 213
----------------

-
-
4 614 047
-
56 002 042
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
60 616 089
----------------

-
-
-
127 291
3 673 971
2 267 300
6 345 267
4 453 300
1 436 974
2 784 594
1 950 733
----------------
23 039 430
----------------

53 208 157
3 874 525
4 614 047
127 291
203 082 248
2 267 300
6 345 267
4 453 300
1 436 974
2 784 594
1 950 733
---------------
284 144 436
---------------

32 017 300
-
-
-
----------------
32 017 300
----------------
(12 782 339)
----------------
(11 955 676)
=========

13 778 170
-
-
-
----------------
13 778 170
----------------
(4 274 957)
----------------
(16 230 633)
=========

17 242 712
1 407 964
-
-
----------------
18 650 676
----------------
41 965 413
----------------
25 734 780
=========

5 638 742
-
14 335 253
29 304 399
----------------
49 278 394
----------------
(26 238 964)
----------------
(504 184)
=========

239 601 004
1 407 964
14 335 253
29 304 399
---------------
284 648 620
---------------

(504 184) 

---------------
-
=========

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31. INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS (continued)

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.

At 31 December 2013

GROUP

Up to
1 month
US$

1 month
to 3 months
US$

3 months
to 1 year
US$

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

Total
US$

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities held to maturity
Investment in debentures
Quoted and other investments
Loans, advances and other assets
Non-current assets held for sale
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Current tax assets
Deferred tax
Intangible assets

Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other liabilities
Subordinated term loan
Redeemable Ordinary shares
Equity

Interest rate repricing gap   

Cumulative gap                   

45 502 565
-
-
-
105 979  379
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
151 481 944
----------------

-
-
-
-
18 082 940
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
18 082 940
----------------

-
3 393 465
-
-
6 696 091
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
10 089 556
----------------

-
1 292 006
3 984 723
-
46 499 824
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
51 776 553
----------------

-
-
-
259 796
3 783 010
2 303 300
7 372 943
4 385 300
1 739 210
2 823 544
1 664 369
----------------
24 331 472
----------------

45 502 565
4 685 471
3 984 723
259 796
181 041 244
2 303 300
7 372 943
4 385 300
1 739 210
2 823 544
1 664 369
---------------
255 762 465
---------------

156 542 459
-
-
-
----------------
156 542 459
----------------
(5 060 515)
----------------
(5 060 515)
=========

28 819 465
-
-
-
----------------
28 819 465
----------------
(10 736 525)
----------------
(15 797 040)
=========

3 860 817
-
-
-
----------------
3 860 817
----------------
6 228 739
----------------
(9 568 301)
=========

17 615 263
1 485 890
-
-
----------------
19 101 153
----------------
32 675 400
----------------
23 107 099
=========

4 826 643
-
14 335 253
27 620 260
----------------
46 782 156
----------------
(22 450 684)
----------------
656 415
=========

211 664 647
1 485 890
14 335 253
27 620 260
---------------
255 106 050
---------------
656 415 
---------------
-
=========

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32.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.

32.1 Other foreign currencies

At 31 December 2014

Assets  

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

Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other liabilities

Interest rate repricing gap 

Cumulative gap           

Up to
1 month
US$

1 month
to 3 months
US$

3 months
to 1 year
US$

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

Total
US$

GROUP

1 542 404
-
280 804
----------------
1 823 208
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
81 390
-
----------------
81 390
----------------

1 542 404
81 390
280 804
---------------
1 904 598
---------------

1 400 414
----------------
1 400 414
----------------
422 794
----------------
422 794
=========

-
----------------
-
----------------
-
----------------
422 794
=========

-
----------------
-
----------------
-
----------------
422 794
=========

-
----------------
-
----------------
-
----------------
422 794
=========

-
----------------
-
----------------
81 390
----------------
504 184
=========

1 400 414
---------------
1 400 414
---------------
504 184
---------------
-
=========

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32. INTEREST RATE REPRICING AND GAP ANALYSIS (continued)

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.

At 31 December 2013

GROUP

Up to
1 month
US$

1 month
to 3 months
US$

3 months
to 1 year
US$

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

Total
US$

Assets  

Cash and cash equivalents
Quoted and other investments
Loans, advances and other assets

Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other  liabilities

Interest rate repricing gap 

Cumulative gap           

3 369 418
-
275 027
----------------
3 644 445
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
-
-
----------------
-
----------------

-
76 202
-
----------------
76 202
----------------

3 369 418
76 202
257 027
---------------
3 720 647
---------------

4 377 062
----------------
4 377 062
----------------
(732 617)
----------------
(732 617)
----------------

-
----------------
-
----------------
-
----------------
(732 617)
----------------

-
----------------
-
----------------
-
----------------
(732 617)
----------------

-
----------------
-
----------------
-
----------------
(732 617)
----------------

-
----------------
-
----------------
76 202 
----------------
(656 415)
----------------

4 377 062
---------------
4 377 062
---------------
(656 415)
---------------
-
---------------

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33.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.

33.1 At 31 December 2014

GROUP

US$
US$

RAND
US$

GBP
US$

EUR
US$

BWP
US$

TOTAL
US$

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities held to maturity
Investment in debentures
Quoted and other investments
Loans, advances and other assets
Non-current assets held for sale
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Deferred tax
Current tax assets
Intangible assets

.
Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other liabilities
Subordinated term loan 
Deferred tax liabilities
Redeemable Ordinary Shares
Equity

Net foreign exchange Position

53 208 157
3 874 525
4 614 047
127 291
203 082 248
2 267 300
6 345 267
4 453 300
2 784 594
1 436 974
1 950 733
----------------
284 144 436
----------------

679 043
-
-
-
133 874
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
812 917
----------------

73 501
-
-
-
1 913
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
75 414
----------------

769 628
-
-
81 390
143 493
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
994 511
----------------

239 601 004
1 407 964
-
14 335 253
29 304 399
----------------
284 648 620
----------------
(504 184)
=========

1 137 328
-
-
-
-
----------------
1 137 328
----------------
(324 411)
=========

77 755
-
-
-
-
----------------
77 755
----------------
(2 341)
=========

179 999
-
-
-
-
----------------
179 999
----------------
814 512
=========

20 232
-
-
-
1 524
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
21 756
----------------

5 332
-
-
-
-
----------------
5 332
----------------
16 424
=========

54 750 561
3 874 525
4 614 047
208 681
203 363 052
2 267 300
6 345 267
4 453 300
2 784 594
1 436 974
1 950 733
----------------
286 049 034
----------------

241 001 418
1 407 964
-
14 335 253
29 304 399
----------------
286 049 034
----------------
-
=========

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33. FOREIGN EXCHANGE POSITIONS (continued)

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.

At 31 December 2013

GROUP

US$
US$

RAND
US$

GBP
US$

EUR
US$

BWP
US$

TOTAL
US$

45 502 565
4 685 471
3 984 723
259 796
181 041 244
2 303 300
7 372 943
4 385 300
2 823 544
1 739 210
1 664 369
----------------
255 762 465
----------------

211 664 647
1 485 890
-
14 335 253
27 620 260
----------------
255 106 050
----------------
656 415
=========

2 830 024
-
-
-
152 361
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
2 982 385
----------------

66 194
-
-
-
1 783
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
67 977
----------------

3 960 848
-
-
-
-
----------------
3 960 848
----------------
(978 463)
=========

40 174
-
-
-
-
----------------
40 174
----------------
27 803
=========

537 176
-
-
76 202
118 458
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
731 836
----------------

371 645
-
-
-
-
----------------
371 645
----------------
360 191
=========

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities held to maturity
Investment in debentures
Quoted and other investments
Loans, advances and other assets
Non-current assets held for sale
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Deferred tax
Current tax assets
Intangible assets

Liabilities and equity

Deposits and other liabilities
Subordinated term loan 
Deferred tax liabilities
Redeemable Ordinary Shares
Equity

Net foreign exchange Position

34.CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Guarantees
Commitments to lend
Irrevocable Letters of Credit

(63 976)
-
-
-
2 425
-
-
-
-
-
-
----------------
(61 551)
----------------

48 871 983
4 685 471
3 984 723
335 998
181 316 271
2 303 300
7 372 943
4 385 300
2 823 544
1 739 210
1 664 369
----------------
259 483 112
----------------

4 395
-
-
-
-
----------------
4 395
----------------
(65 946)
=========

216 041 709
1 485 890
-
14 335 253
27 620 260
----------------
259 483 112
----------------
-
=========

GROUP

2014
US$
6 246 933
33 341 817
900 000
----------------
40 488 750
=========

2013
US$
869 778
41 195 923
1 550 000
----------------
43 615 701
=========

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.

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.

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35.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.

36.ASSETS UNDER CUSTODY

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GROUP

2014
US$
190 000
3 815 868
----------------
4 005 868
=========

2013
US$
1 157 882
2 294 978
----------------
3 452 860
=========

During the year, the Bank received Treasury Bills from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe amounting to US$2 706 327 on behalf of its 
Tobacco Retention Scheme customers.  These Treasury Bills are currently held off balance sheet.

37.OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

Lease commitments

Up to 1 year
1 – 5 years

GROUP

2014
US$
6 054 886

1 210 977
4 843 909

2013
US$
5 697 814

1 139 563
4 558 251

Lease commitments relate to future rental commitments up to the expiry of the lease agreements. The amount of operating lease 
expenses recognised in profit or loss is USD$1 198 902. 

38.RELATED PARTIES

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

38.1 Compensation of key management personnel of the Group

Short-term employee benefits
Post employment benefits
Termination benefits

GROUP

2014
US$
1 637 393
113 903
1 085 698
----------------
2 836 994
=========

2013
US$
1 669 029
118 077
-
----------------
1 787 106
=========

38.2      Key management interest in employee share options

 At 31 December 2014, key management held options to purchase 1 379 366 ordinary shares of the Company.

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38. RELATED PARTIES (continued)

38.3 Balances of loans to directors, officers and others

Loans to directors and officers or their companies are included in advances and other accounts (note 20.1).

Non-executive directors
Executive directors
Officers (Note 21.6)
Directors' companies
Officers' companies

Fair value adjustment   

38.4   Other related party disclosures

Entities with significant influence over the Group

2014
2013

38.5   Borrowing powers

Holding Company

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GROUP

2014
US$
-
51 610
3 316 060
-
10 169
----------------
3 377 839
(180 394)
----------------
3 197 445
=========

2013
US$
7 000
723 140
2 712 934
4 727 129
26 320
----------------
8 196 523
(198 931)
----------------
7 997 592
=========

Amounts owed by 
Related parties
US$
-
4 734 129

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.

39.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

39.1   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 included 661 416 shares in NMBZ Holdings Limited as at 31 December 2014.

39.2   Expense recognised in profit or loss

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

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

GROUP

2014
US$
183 552
683 091
----------------
866 643
=========

2013
US$
155 991
651 947
----------------
807 938
=========

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39. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

39.3 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 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 31December

Terms of options outstanding at 31 December 2014

                                GROUP & COMPANY

Expiry date

18 June 2022

Exercise price
US$
0.04

2014
No.
000's
907 200
(907 200)
4 128 434
-
----------------
4 128 434
----------------

WAEP$

0.047
0. 047
0.04
-
----------------
0.047
----------------

2014    

Shares

4 128 434
----------------
4 128 434
=========

2013                                            
WAEP$

No.
000's
907 200
-
-
-
----------------
907 200
----------------

0 . 0 0 5
-
-
-
----------------
0.005
----------------

39.4 National Social Security Authority Scheme

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 recognised in profit or loss account and during the period amounted to 
US$183 552 (2013 – US$155 991).

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40.EXCHANGE RATES

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

British Sterling                                 
South African Rand                         
European Euro                                 
Botswana Pula                                 

41. RISK MANAGEMENT

GBP
ZAR
EUR
BWP

31 Dec
2014
Mid - rate
US$
1.5564
11.5764
1.2159
9.5057

31 Dec
2013
Mid - rate
US$
1.6014
9.9487
1.3697
8.5034

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 Group's risk universe, developing policies and monitoring implementation. The Group strengthened its risk management 
function by appointing a Chief Risk Officer in September 2013 with overall responsibility over all risks in the Group.   The Group has 
complied with Basel II implementation timelines set by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

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

b) Macro Level: 

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 Group'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. 
It encompasses risk management within a business area or across business lines.   These risk management 
functions are performed by middle management.
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.

c) Micro Level: 

Risk management is premised on four (4) mutually reinforcing pillars, namely:

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

41.1 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  Group  reviewed  its  credit  risk  management 
structures  aimed  at  enhancing  credit  risk  and  asset  quality. The  Group's  general  credit  strategies  centre  on  sound  credit  granting 
process, diligent credit monitoring and strong loan collection and recovery. There is a separation between loan collection and recovery. 
There is a separation between loan granting and credit monitoring to ensure independency and effective management of the loan 
portfolio.  The Board has put in place sanctioning committees with specific credit approval limits.  The Credit Management department 
does the initial review of all applications before recommending them to the Executive Credit Committee and finally the Board Credit 
Committee depending on the loan amount.   The Group has in place a Board Loans Review Committee responsible for reviewing the 
quality of the loan book and adequacy or loan loss provisions.

The Group has implemented an end to end credit risk management solution.  The system automated the bank's credit process from loan 
origination, appraisal, monitoring and collections.  In the last half of 2014, the Bank did a gradual roll-out of the credit risk system to allow 
for a smooth transition and rigorous assessment of the system's impact on the bank's processes and procedures.   The project will be 
finalised in the first quarter of 2015. 

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)  

Credit Management

! Responsible for evaluating & approving credit proposals from the business units.
! Together with business units, has primary responsibility on the quality of the loan book.
! Reviewing credit policy for approval by the Board Credit Committee.
! Reviewing  business  unit  level  credit  portfolios  to  ascertain  changes  in  the  credit  quality  of  individual  customers  or  other 

counterparties as well as the overall portfolio and detect unusual developments.

! Approve initial customer internal credit grades or recommend to the Credit Committees for approval.
! Setting the credit risk appetite parameters.
! Ensure the Group adheres to limits, mandates and its credit policy.
! Ensure adherence to facility covenants and conditions of sanction e.g. annual audits, gearing levels, management accounts.
! Manage trends in asset and portfolio composition, quality and growth and non-performing loans.
! Manage concentration risk both in terms of single borrowers or group as well as sector concentrations and the review of such limits.

Credit Monitoring and Financial Modelling

Independent Credit Risk Management.
Independent on-going monitoring of individual credit and portfolios.

!
!
! Triggers remedial actions to protect the interests of the Group, if appropriate (e.g. in relation to deteriorated credits).
! Monitors the on-going development and enhancement of credit risk management across the Group.
! Reviews the Internal Credit Rating System.
! On-going championing of the Basel II methodologies across the Group.
! Ensures consistency in the rating processes and performs independent review of credit grades to ensure they conform to the rating 

standards.

! Confirm the appropriateness of the credit risk strategy and policy or recommends necessary revisions in response to changes/trends 

identified.

Credit Administration

! Prepares and keeps custody of all facility letters.
! Security registration.
! Safe custody of security documents.
! Ensures all conditions of sanction are fulfilled before allowing drawdown or limit marking.
! Review of credit files for documentation compliance e.g. call reports, management accounts.

Recoveries

The recoveries unit is responsible for all collections and ensures that the Group maximizes recoveries from Non-Performing Loans 
(NPLs).

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.

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

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

Cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash on hand)
Investment securities held to maturity
Investment in debentures
Loans, advances and other accounts

Total

Guarantees
Commitments to lend

Total

Total credit risk exposure

Note

17

21

34
34

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GROUP

2014
US$
42 784 235
3 874 525
4 614 047
204 303 128
----------------
255 575 935
----------------

6 246 933
33 341 817
----------------
39 588 750
----------------
295 164 685
=========

2013
US$
37 478 596
4 685 471
3 984 723
181 517 984
----------------
227 666 774
----------------

869 778
41 195 923
----------------
42 065 701
----------------
269 732 475
=========

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.

41.1.2 Risk concentrations of maximum exposure to credit risk

Agriculture and horticulture
Conglomerates
Distribution
Food and beverages
Individuals
Manufacturing
Mining
Services

Provision for impairment losses on loans and advances
Allowance for impairment loss on debentures

Net exposure

41.1.3      Collateral and other credit enhancements

31 Dec
2014
Gross
Maximum
Exposure
US$
17 523 451
10 030 909
55 359 765
442 295
58 353 526
29 100 980
5 044 850
41 607 543
----------------
217 463 319
(10 790 192)
173 027
----------------
206 846 154
=========

31 Dec
2014
Net
Maximum
Exposure
US$
3 354 701
8 330 909
30 326 615
367 295
58 353 525
9 883 680
824 850
8 546 848 
----------------
119 988 423
(10 790 192)
173 027
----------------
109 371 258
=========

31 Dec
2013
Gross
Maximum
Exposure
US$

11 208 448   
9 190 491
46 458 831
480 502 
46 499 825
36 880 202
184 085 
42 475 414
----------------
194 777 798
 (11 685 201)
802 351
----------------
183 894 948
=========

31 Dec
2013
Net
Maximum
Exposure
US$
2 700 448
9 190 491
18 027 082
311 208
41 849 843
12 453 702
534 086
6 845 411
----------------
91 912 271
 (11 685 201)
802 351
----------------
81 029 421
=========

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 
Group at the reporting date is US$97 474 895 (2013 –US$102 865 527).

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)  

41.1.4   Credit quality per sector

At 31 December 2014

Agriculture and horticulture
Conglomerates
Distribution
Food and beverages
Individuals
Manufacturing
Mining
Services

Total

At 31 December 2013

Agriculture and horticulture
Conglomerates
Distribution
Food and beverages
Individuals
Manufacturing
Mining
Services

Total

Pass
US$
8 386 990
6 980 006
16 499 037
-
42 770 892
3 312 798
215 178
16 221 472
----------------
94 386 373
=========

Pass
US$
5 309 230
6 516 690
11 524 681
352 346
41 156 506
4 625 812
-
18 073 321
----------------
87 558 586
=========

Special
Mention Substandard
US$
182 714
-
1 708 984
-
4 534 247
2 387 345
-
2 246 246
----------------
11 059 536
=========

US$
7 378 259
3 050 903
28 731 792
7 253
9 988 130
18 592 291
3 047 743
13 698 876
----------------
84 495 247
=========

Special
Mention Substandard
US$
63 905
-
1 820 472
51 361
2 972 153
3 738 489
1 425 465
3 639 346
----------------
13 711 191
=========

US$
2 901 992
2 673 801
23 018 401
76 795
2 029 363
22 833 550
140 783
14 813 649
----------------
68 488 334
=========

Doubtful
US$
1 214 425
-
3 272 537
435 042
886 466
2 406 342
1 781 929
8 505 001
----------------
18 501 742
=========

Doubtful
US$
71 912
-
4 991 584
-
341 803
3 028 849
17 837
4 597 298
----------------
13 049 283
=========

Loss
US$
361 063
-
5 147 415
-
173 791
2 402 204
-
935 948
----------------
9 020 421
=========

Loss
US$
2 861 409
-
5 103 693
-
-
2 653 502
-
1 351 800
----------------
11 970 404
=========

Total
US$
17 523 451
10 030 909
55 359 765
442 295
58 353 526
29 100 980
5 044 850
41 607 543
----------------
217 463 319
=========

Total
US$
11 208 448
9 190 491
46 458 831
480 502
46 499 825
36 880 202
1 584 085
42 475 414
----------------
194 777 798
========

Pass:
Refers to loans graded 1 to 3.
Special Mention: Refers to loans graded 4 to 7.
Substandard:
Doubtful:
Loss:

Refers to loans graded 8.
Refers to loans graded 9.
Refers to loans graded 10.

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

41.1.5  Credit quality analysis per grade

Loans and advances to customers

Carrying amount (note 21)

Assets at amortised cost

Individually impaired
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10

Gross amount

Allowance for impairment
Impairment
Suspended interest

Carrying amount

Collectively impaired
1 to 5 low to fair risk
6 to 7 watch list

Gross amount

Allowance for impairment
Impairment
Suspended interest

Carrying amount

Total carrying amount at amortised cost

41.2  Market risk

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2014
US$
204 303 128

31 Dec
2013
US$
181 517 984

11 059 536
18 501 742
9 020 421
----------------
38 581 699

13 711 191
13 049 283
11 970 404
----------------
38 730 878

(10 453 970)
(2 369 999)
----------------
25 757 730
=========

(10 625 005)
(1 574 613)
----------------
26 531 260
=========

144 009 906
34 871 714
----------------
178 881 620

134 300 212
21 746 708
----------------
156 046 920

(336 222)
-
----------------
178 545 398
=========

(1 060 196)
-
----------------
154 986 724
=========

204 303 128
=========

181 517 984
=========

This is the exposure of the Group'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 Group has in place a Management Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) which monitors market risk and 
recommends the appropriate levels to which the Group should be exposed at any time. Net Interest Margin is the primary measure of 
interest rate risk, supported by periodic stress tests to assess the Group'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 Group'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 
Group'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.

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Sensitivity of net interest income

At 31 December 2014

Currency

USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD

Increase in
interest rates
%
5
3
1
-1
-3
-5

0 to 1
months
US$
(1 201 696)
(721 018)
(240 339)
240 339
721 018
1 201 696

1 to 3
months
US$
(1 029 873)
(617 924)
(205 975)
205 975
617 924
1 029 873

3months
to 1 year
US$
(68 021)
(40 813)
(13 604)
13 604
40 813
68 021

1 year to
5 years
US$
2 963 418
   1 778 051
592 684
(592 684)
(1 778 051)
(2 963 418)

Total
US$
663 828
398 297
132 766
(132 766)
(398 297)
(663 828)

For interest rate repricing and gap analysis refer note 24.1.

At 31 December 2013

Currency

USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD

Increase in
interest rates
%
5 
3
1
(1)
(3)
(5)

0 to 1
months
US$
(289 657)
(173 794)
(57 931)
57 931
173 794
289 657

1 to 3
months
US$
(536 826)
(322 096)
(107 365)
107 365
322 096
536 826

3months
to 1 year
US$
311 437
186 862
62 287
(62 287)
(186 862)
(311 437)

1 year to
5 years
US$
1 633 770
   980 262
326 754
(326 754)
      (80 262)
(1 633 770)

Total
US$
1 118 724
671 234
223 745
(223 745
(671 234)
(1 118 724)

41.3 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 2014

Currency
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR

At 31 December 2013

 Currency
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR

Effect on
equity
US$

(14 985)
(8 991)
(2 997)
2 997
8 991
14 985

Effect on
equity
US$

(12 231)
 (7 338)
 (2 446)
2 446
7 338
12 231

%  Change in
currency
rate

Effect on profit
before tax
US$

5
3
1
-1
-3
-5

(20 181)
(12 109)
(4 036)
4 036
12 109
20 181

%  Change in
currency
rate

Effect on profit
before tax
US$

( 36 692) 
(22 015)
(7 338)
7 338
22 015
36 692

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

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

41.4       Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk of financial loss arising from the inability of the Group to fund asset increases or meet obligations as they fall due 
without incurring unacceptable costs or losses. The Group 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 Group for managing liquidity risk is the ratio of net liquid assets to deposits to customers. The Group 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 30.1.

The key measure used by the Group for managing liquidity risk is the ratio of net liquid assets to deposits from customers. The Group 
monitors its liquidity ratio in compliance with Banking Regulations to ensure that it is not less than 30% 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 2014

Guarantees
Commitments to lend

At 31 December 2013

Guarantees
Commitments to lend

On
Demand
US$
-
-
----------------
-
=========

0 to 1
months
US$
3 716 420
944 901
----------------
4 661 321
=========

1 to 3
months
US$
275 000
5 605 940
----------------
5 880 940
=========

3 months
to 1 year
US$
2 255 513
23 291 114
----------------
25 546 627
=========

1 year to
to 5 years
US$
-
3 499 862
----------------
3 499 862
=========

Total
US$
6 246 933
33 341 817
---------------
39 588 750
=========

On
Demand
US$
-
-
----------------
-
=========

0 to 1
months
US$
-
-
----------------
-
=========

1 to 3
months
US$
199 778
28 223 147
----------------
28 422 925
=========

3 months
to 1 year
US$
670 000
11 478 076
----------------
12 148 076
=========

1 year to
to 5 years
US$
-
1 494 700
----------------
1 494 700
=========

Total
US$
869 778
41 195 923
---------------
42 065 701
=========

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

41.5 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 Group utilises monthly Key Risk Indicators to monitor operational risk in all units.  Further to this, the Group has 
an elaborate Operational Loss reporting system in which all incidents with a material impact on the well-being of the Group are reported to 
risk management.  The risk department conducts periodic risk assessments on all the units within the Group 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.

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41. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

41.6 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 Group has an independent compliance function which is responsible for 
identifying and monitoring all compliance issues and ensures the Group complies with all regulatory and statutory requirements.

41.7 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 Group conducts its business. To manage this risk, the Group 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 Group as these have contributed to the minimisation of losses arising from risky 
exposures.

41.8 Strategic risk

This refers to current and prospective impact on a Group'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 Group 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 Group. 

 41.9 Risk ratings

41.9.1 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ratings

In 2013 the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe conducted an onsite inspection on the Group's banking subsidiary and detailed below were the 
final ratings. Subsequent to this, a further review was done in 2014 during which the RBZ indicated that the bank had attended to their 
satisfaction all matters raised in the 2013 inspection.

41.9.1.1 CAMELS* ratings

CAMELS Component

Ratings
30/06/2013

Capital Adequacy

Asset Quality

Management 

Earnings

Liquidity

Sensitivity to Market Risk

Composite Rating

Latest RBS**
Ratings
31/01/2008

Previous RBS
Ratings
30/06/2007

Previous RBS 

2

4

3

2

2

2

3

4

2

3

3

3

3

3

4

3

3

3

3

3

4

* CAMELS  is  an  acronym  for  Capital Adequacy, Asset  quality,  Management,  Earnings,  Liquidity  and  Sensitivity  to  Market  Risk.   

CAMELS rating system uses a rating scale of 1-5, where '1' is Strong, '2' is Satisfactory, '3' is Fair, '4' is Weak and '5' is Critical.

** RBS stands for Risk-Based Supervision.

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41.  RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

41.9.1.2 Summary RAS ratings

CAMELS Component

Ratings
30/06/2013

Overall Inherent Risk

Overall Risk Management Systems

Overall Composite Risk

Direction of Overall Composite Risk

Latest RAS**
Ratings
31/01/2008

Moderate

Acceptable

Moderate

Stable

Previous RBS
Ratings
30/06/2007

Moderate

Acceptable

Moderate

Stable

Previous RBS 

High

Weak

High

Increasing

***

RAS stands for Risk Assessment System.

41.9.1.3 Summary risk matrix -30 June 2013 on-site examination

Type of Risk

Level of Inherent 
Risk
Systems

Adequacy of Risk
Management 

Overall Composite
Risk

Credit

Liquidity

Interest Rate

Foreign Exchange

Strategic Risk

Operational Risk

Legal & Compliance

Reputation

Overall

KEY

Level of Inherent Risk

High

Moderate

Moderate

Low

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Weak 

Acceptable

Acceptable

Acceptable

Acceptable

Acceptable

Strong

Strong

Acceptable

High

Moderate

Moderate

Low

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Direction of
Overall
Composite
Risk

Increasing

Stable 

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Low 

– reflects a lower than average probability of an adverse impact on a banking institution's capital and earnings.  Losses in 
a functional area with low inherent risk would have little negative impact on the banking institution's overall financial 
condition.

Moderate 

–  could reasonably be expected to result in a loss which could be absorbed by a banking institution in the normal course 

of business.

High

 –  reflects a higher than average probability of potential loss.  High inherent risk could reasonably be expected to result in 

a significant and harmful loss to the banking institution.

Adequacy of Risk Management Systems

Weak 

– 

risk management systems are inadequate or inappropriate given the size, complexity and risk profile of the banking 
institution.  Institution's risk management systems are lacking in important ways and therefore a cause of more than 
normal supervisory attention.  The internal control systems will be lacking in important aspects particularly as indicated 
by continued control exceptions or by the failure to adhere to written policies and procedures.

Acceptable  –  management of risk is largely effective but lacking to some modest degree.  While the institution might be having some 
minor  risk  management  weaknesses,  these  have  been  recognised  and  are  being  addressed.    Management 
information systems are generally adequate.

Strong 

–  management effectively identifies and controls all types of risk posed by the relevant functional areas or per inherent 
risk. 
 The board and senior management are active participants in managing risk and ensure appropriate policies 
and  limits  are  put  in  place.    The  policies  comprehensively  define  the  bank's  risk  tolerance,  responsibilities  and 
accountabilities are effectively communicated.

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41.  RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Overall Composite Risk

Low

 –  would be assigned to low inherent risk areas.   Moderate risk areas may be assigned a low composite risk where 

internal controls and risk management systems are strong and effectively mitigate much of the risk.

Moderate  

– 

risk management systems appropriately mitigates inherent risk.  For a given low risk area, significant weaknesses in 
the risk management systems may result in a moderate composite risk assessment.  

On the other hand, a strong risk management system may reduce the risk so that any potential financial loss from the 
activity would have only a moderate negative impact on the financial condition of the organisation.

High 

– 

risk management systems do not significantly mitigate the high inherent risk.  Thus, the activity could potentially result 
in a financial loss that would have a significant impact on the bank's overall condition.

Direction of Overall Composite Risk

 –  based on the current information, risk is expected to increase in the next 12 months.

Increasing
Decreasing  –  based on current information, risk is expected to decrease in the next 12 months.
Stable

 –  based on the current information, risk is expected to be stable in the next 12 months.

41.9.2 External credit rating

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

Security class

Long term

The current rating expires in August 2015.

41.10 Regulatory compliance

2014

BB+

2013

BBB-

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. 

41.11  Capital management

41.11.1 Holding company

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

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41.  RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

41.11.2 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.  

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 2014 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

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

Fair value gain on investment properties
Subordinated debt
Regulatory reserve (limited to 1.25% of risk weighted assets)
Portfolio provisions (limited to 1.25% of risk weighted assets)
Total Tier 1 & 2 capital
Tier 3 capital (sum of market and operational risk capital)

Total capital base

Total risk weighted assets

Tier 1 ratio
Tier 2 ratio
Tier 3 ratio
Total capital adequacy ratio
 RBZ minimum required

42.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE

42.1 Disposal of Lobels Debentures

2014
US$
16 506
31 474 502 
9 346 446
(2 964 628)
----------------
37 872 826
(467 320)
(10 169)
----------------

2013
US$
1 6 502
31 474 502
8 802 979
(2 925 868)
----------------
37 368 119
(1 240 678)
(4 734 129)
----------------

37 395 337
7 294 677

31 393 312
6 823 855

2 964 628
1 407 964
2 636 938
285 147
44 690 014
467 320
----------------
45 157 334
=========
233 766 816
=========

16.00%
3.12%
0.20%
19.32%
12.00%

2 925 868
1 485 890
2 154 252
257 845
38 217 167
1 240 678
----------------
39 457 845
=========
228 275 322
=========

13.75%
2.99%
0.54%
17.28%
12.00%

Subsequent to year end, the Group entered into an agreement to dispose the debentures it holds in Lobels Private Limited as well as its 
shares in Altiwave  Investments (Private) Limited.  The sale is expected to be complete by the end of the first quarter of 2015.

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HISTORICAL FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income
Net foreign exchange gains
Fee and commission income

Revenue
Share of profit/(loss) of associate
Non-interest income
Profit on disposal of associate
Operating expenditure
Impairment losses on loans and advances

Profit /(loss) before taxation
Financial institutions levy
Taxation (charge)/credit

Profit/(loss) after taxation
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

2014
US$

2013
US$

2012
US$

31 072 461
(12 651 519)
----------------
18 420 942
1 822 432
15 121 536
----------------
35 364 910
-
62 025
-
(27 984 051)
(5 017 362)
----------------
2 425 522
-
(768 455)
----------------
1 657 067
10 180
----------------
1 667 247
=========

33 181 704
(13 006 505)
----------------
20 175 199
1 502 044 
14 673 834
----------------
36 351 077
217 768
777 720
580 136
 (25 232 756)
 (16 645 810)
----------------
(3 951 865)
-
630 042 
----------------
(3 321 823)
-
----------------
(3 321 823)
=========

27 543 784
 (10 050 003)
----------------
17 493 781
1 902 337
13 016 115
----------------
32 412 233
434 252
2 593 515
-
 (21 452 714)
 (3 985 062)
----------------
10 002 224
-
(2 431 722)
----------------
7 570 502
-
----------------
7 570 502
=========

2011
US$
Restated
20 158 766
 (8 257 254)
----------------
11 901 512
1 289 729
11 958 029
----------------
25 149 270
113 573 
 206 662 
-
 (16 979 741)
 (2 296 111)
----------------
6 193 653
-
 (1 655 197)
----------------
4 538 456
-
----------------
4 538 456
=========

2010
US$

10 014 636
(3 143 168)
---------------
6 871 468
1 055 307
9 691 069
---------------
17 617 844
(21 444)
(316 273)
-
(15 365 768)
 (971 803) 

---------------
942 556
-
  (250 322)
---------------
692 234
-
---------------
692 234
=========

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION   

ANNUAL REPORT

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SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS
Share capital
Reserves

Equity
Subordinated loan
Redeemable ordinary shares

Total shareholders' funds

LIABILITIES
Deposits and other liabilities
Current tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities

Capital employed

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

Employment of capital

2014
US$

2013
US$

2012
US$

78 598
29 225 801
----------------
29 304 399
1 407 964
14 335 253
----------------
45 047 616
=========

78 598
27 541 622
----------------
27 620 260
1 485 890
14 335 253 
----------------
43 441 403
=========

78 598
30 863 485 
----------------
30 942 083
-
- 
----------------
30 942 083
=========

241 001 418
-
-
----------------
286 049 034
=========

54 750 561
3 874 525
4 614 047
2 784 594
1 436 974
203 363 052
2 267 300
127 291
81 390
-
4 453 300
6 345 267
1 950 733
----------------
286 049 034
=========

216 041 709
-
-
----------------
259 483 112
=========

48 871 983
4 685 471
3 984 723
2 823 544
1 739 210
181 316 271
2 303 300
145 850
190 148
- 
4 385 300
7 372 943
1 664 369
----------------
259 483 112
=========

195 002 633
588 966
-
----------------
226 533 682
=========

58 171 045
5 501 963
-
1 380 596
-
146 599 994
2 225 300
130 316
195 790
1 025 919 
3 115 300
8 187 459
-
----------------
226 533 682
=========

2011
US$
Restated

78 598
23 292 983 
----------------
23 371 581
- 
-
----------------
23 371 581
=========

142 757 778
1 157 974
-
----------------
167 287 333
=========

32 265 953
2 126 657
-
421 383
-
122 260 663
-
118 048
190 980
591 667
2 510 000
6 801 982
-
----------------
167 287 333
=========

2010
US$

78 598 
18 754 527
----------------
18 833 125
-
-
----------------
18 833 125
=========

83 156 444 
641 969
207 966
----------------
102 839 504
=========

18 346 939
1 994 585
-
-
-
75 620 404
-
134 461
201 666
228 556
2 615 000
3 697 893
-
----------------
102 839 504
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HISTORICAL FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY (continued)

CLOSING NUMBER OF SHARES

384 427 351   384 427 351*  2 807 107 289 2 807 107 289     2 807 107 289

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

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)
Market capitalisation (US$)

Financial performance

Return on shareholders' funds (%)¹
Return on assets (%)
Cost/net income ratio (%)²
Non-interest income/total income (%)
Effective tax rate (%)

11.72
0.43
-
-
10.47

11.30
(1.00)
-
-
(6.50)

1.12
0.29
-
-
2.24

0.83
0.16
-
-
7.19

0.67
0.03
-
-
37

4.5
17 299 224

6.50
24 987 781

0.65
18 246 197

1.15

1.1
32 281 734      30 878 180

3.7
0.6
92.8 
35.4
31.68

(8)
(1)
110
47
(16)

26
4
70
34
 23

19
3 
76
36 
27.1

3.7
3
95
46
26.6

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.

*  At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 19 February 2013, the Company approved a share consolidation exercise at a ratio of 
10:1 and consolidated 3 500 000 000 (3.5 billion) shares with a nominal value of US$0.000028 per share to 350 000 000 (350 million) 
shares with a nominal value of US$0.00028 per share. The Company also approved an increase in the authorized share capital from 
350 000 000 shares with a nominal value of US$0.00028 per share to 600 000 000 shares with a nominal value US$0.00028 per 
share.

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS

Notice is hereby given that the 20th 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 Thursday 21 May 2015 at 1000 hours for the following purposes:

ORDINARY BUSINESS

1. To receive and adopt the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2014, together with the reports of the Directors and Auditors thereon. 

2. To appoint/re-appoint Directors. 

In  accordance  with  the  Articles  of  Association,  Mr.  J.  Chigwedere,  Mr.  B.  W.  Madzivire  and  Mr.  A.  M.  T.  Mutsonziwa  retire  by  rotation.                                                 
Mr. B. W. Madzivire, being eligible, offers himself for re-election. Mr. J. Chigwedere and Mr. A. M. T. Mutsonziwa are not offering themselves for re-
election.

3. To approve directors' fees for the year ended 31 December 2014. 

4. To appoint KPMG as the Company's Auditors for the year ending 31 December 2015.  

5. To approve Messrs KPMG's remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2014.

SPECIAL BUSINESS

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 

1. To consider, and if deemed fit, to pass, with or without modification, the resolution set out below:

“That the Company, being duly authorised thereto by Article 10 of its Articles of Association, may undertake general repurchases by way of open 
market transactions on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange ("ZSE") of any of its own ordinary shares in such manner or on such terms as the directors may 
from time to time determine provided that:

a.

b.

c.

the maximum number of shares authorized to be acquired is no more than 10% of the Company's ordinary issued share capital.

for each share, the minimum price shall not be lower than the nominal value of the Company's shares and the maximum price that may be paid is 5% 
above the weighted average market price for the ordinary shares in the Company as derived from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) Daily Price 
Sheet for the five business days immediately preceding the date on which such ordinary shares are contracted to be purchased.

the authority in terms of this special resolution shall unless renewed prior to such time, expire on the first anniversary of this resolution or at the 
conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, whichever is later, save that the Company, may before such expiry, enter into a 
contract or contracts to purchase its ordinary shares which would or might be completed wholly or partly after the expiry and may purchase its ordinary 
shares in pursuance of such contract or contracts.'’

2. To consider, and if deemed fit, to pass, with or without modification, the resolution set out below:

That the Articles of Association of the Company be amended by the deletion of Articles 81 and 82 in their entirety and that Article 81 be substituted by 
the following Article:

“At each Annual General Meeting all directors of the Company, including those directors appointed by the directors since the last Annual General 
Meeting, shall retire from office and may, if eligible, offer themselves for re-election by the members of the Company.”

Notes:

1. 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.  

2. A Special Resolution is required to be passed by a majority of seventy five per cent of those present and voting (including proxy votes), 

3.

representing not less than twenty five per cent of the total number of votes in the Company. 
In terms of special resolution, the directors are seeking authority to allow the use of the Company's available cash resources to purchase 
its own shares in the market in terms of the Companies Act and the regulations of the ZSE. The directors will only exercise the authority if 
they believe that to do so would be in the best interests of shareholders generally. In exercising this authority, the directors will duly take 
into account following such repurchase for the next 12 months, the ability of the Company to pay its debts in the ordinary course of 
business, the maintenance of an excess of assets over liabilities, and for the Company and Group, the adequacy of ordinary capital and 
reserves as well as working capital. 

By Order of the Board 

V. Mutandwa
Company Secretary 

18 March 2015 

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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  J.  Chigwedere,  B.  W.  Madzivire  and                                 
A. M. T. Mutsonziwa. Mr. Madzivire being eligible, offers himself for re-election. Information about Mr Madzivire is shown below:-

Betserai Willie Madzivire - BSC (Acounting) Ohio State University, USA; Diploma in Accountancy, School of Accountancy, 
Socuth Africa.

Betserai  Willie  Madzivire  (77)  is  an Accountant  by  profession,  who  joined  the  bank  as  a  Non-Executive  Director  in  January  2008. 
Previosuly Betserai was the Finance Director for Aberfoyle Group of Companies, the Director of Audit in the Auditor General's Office, the 
Chief Internal Auditor for City of Harare and Financial Controller of Pan African Institute for Development in Cameroon. He has extensive 
experience  in  auditing,  accounting  and  consultancy.  Betserai  is  also  a  farmer  and  business  consultant.  He  has  previously  held 
directorships in Olivine Holdings, Zisco Steel, Sea Diamonds (Namibia), Lancashire Steel, Dimon and Air Zimbabwe.

Resolution 3

Shareholders are requested to approve director's fees. The directors fees for 2014 amounted to $316 255. 

Resolution 4

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].

Resolution 5

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 Chartered Accountants (Zimbabwe) for the year ended 31 December 2014, which audit fee has been disclosed in the 
Annual Report. 

Resolution 6 – Special Resolution 

This resolution seeks to empower the Company to buy back its shares. The Company is authorised in terms of Article 10 of its Articles of 
Association to buy back its shares. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange has limited such buy backs to 10% of the Company's issued share 
capital. The directors are seeking authority to allow the use of the Company's available cash resources to purchase its own shares in the 
market in terms of the Companies Act and the regulations of the ZSE. The directors will only exercise the authority if they believe that to do 
so would be in the best interests of shareholders generally. In exercising this authority, the directors will duly take into account following 
such repurchase for the next 12 months, the ability of the Company to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business, the maintenance of 
an excess of assets over liabilities, and for the Company and Group, the adequacy of ordinary capital and reserves as well as working 
capital. This resolution is required to be passed by a majority of seventy five percent of those present and voting (including proxy votes) 
representing not less than twenty five per cent of the total number of votes in the Company.

Resolution 7 – Special Resolution 

It is proposed that the Articles of Association of the Company be amended by the deletion of Articles 81 and 82 and the substitution of 
Article 81 therefore in order to align the provisions of the Articles to international standards and practices in corporate governance. In this 
respect, it is proposed that instead of a third of directors retiring every year, all directors including those appointed by the directors in 
between Annual General Meetings retire at each Annual General Meeting and if eligible offer themselves for re-election. This will give 
shareholders an opportunity to consider the board composition of the Company at each Annual General Meeting. 

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SHAREHOLDERS’ ANALYSIS

2014

Size of shareholding

0 - 5000

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

Total

2013

Size of shareholding

0 - 5000

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

Total

Number 
of shareholders

 % Size 
of shareholding

 Issued  Shares  

% Shareholding

3538

104

149

26

25

6

17

11 

91.30

2.68

3.84

0.67

0.64

0.15

0.44

0.28

3,876

100.00

2, 143, 687

759,384

 3,376,416

1,921,650

 5,067,52

4,637,569

 53,118,630

313,402,489

384,427,351

0.55

0.20

0.88 

0.50 

1.32 

1.21 

13.82 

81.52

100.00

 Number 
of shareholders

 % Size 
of shareholding

Issued  Shares  

% Shareholding

3 559

104 

155

26

25

4 

18

11

91.21

2.67

3.97

0.67

0.64

0.10

0.46

 0.28

3,902

100.00

2,182,415

755,014

3,381,855

1,958,965

5,142,480

2,812,588

55,674,814

312,519,220

384,427,351

0.57

0.20

0.88

0.51

1.34

0.73

14.48

81.29

100.00 

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SHAREHOLDERS’ ANALYSIS (continued)

2014

Industry 

Banks

Local Companies

Employees

Deceased Estates

External Companies

Fund Managers

Insurance Companies

Investment Trusts and Property

Local Residents

Nominees Local

Non Residents

Non Resident Individuals

Other Corporate Holdings

Pension Funds

Total

2013

Industry

Banks

Local Companies

Employees

Deceased Estates

External Companies

Fund Managers

Insurance Companies

Investment Trusts and Property

Local Residents

Nominees Local

Non Residents

Non Resident Individuals

Other Corporate Holdings

Pension Funds

Total

Shareholders 

% of shareholders  

2 

350

247

3

7

4

10

34

3107

58

8

28

3

15

3,876

0.05

9.03

6.37

0.08

0.18

0.10

0.26

0.88

80.15

1.50

0.21

0.72

0.08

0.39

100.00

Shareholders 

% of shareholders

1

354

247

3

7

4

12

34

3123

60

9 

29

3

16

0.03 

9.07 

6.33 

0.08 

0.18 

0.10 

0.31 

0.87  

80.04 

1.54 

0.23 

0.74 

0.08 

0.41 

3,902 

100.00 

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Shares  

19,190

46,122,695

966,863

2,221

99,114,867

2,700 

58,693,244

50,751,589

11,737,545

549,868

108,660,745

2,134,883

3,369

5,667,572 

84,427,351

Shares 

4,290 

45,430,001 

966,863  

2,221  

98,231,598  

2,700 

58,693,340  

52,375,430  

9,829,341  

672,643   

110,257,664  

2,119,600   

3,369  

5,838,291 

384,427,351

% of Shares

0.00 

12.00 

0.25 

0.00 

25.79 

0.00 

15.27 

13.20 

3.05 

0.14 

28.27 

0.56 

0.00 

1.47 

100.00

% of Shares

0.00

11.82

0.25

0.00

25.55

0.00

15.27

13.62

2.56

0.17

28.68

0.55

0.00

1.52

100.00 

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% Shareholding

18.52 

8.99 

8.99 

8.99 

8.36 

6.91 

5.60 

4.39 

4.39 

3.52 

% Shareholding

18.29 

8.99 

8.99 

8.99 

8.36 

6.91 

5.60 

 4.39 

4.39 

3.52

Number of  
 Shares

71,207,639

34,571,429

 34,571,429

34,571,429

32,128,043

26,557,498

21,526,695

16,885,381

16,875,582 

13,545,247

Number of
Shares

70,324,370 

34,571,429 

34,571,429 

32,128,043 

26,557,498 

 21,526,695 

16,885,381

16,875,582 

13,545,247 

Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden N V (FMO) 

34,571,429 

SHAREHOLDERS’ ANALYSIS (continued)

TOP TEN SHAREHOLDERS 

2014

Rank

Shareholder 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

African Century Financial Investments Limited

Africinvest Financial Sector Holding

Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden N V

Norwegian Investment Fund For Developing Countries (Norfund)

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of Zimbabwe Limited

Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited

Lalibela Limited

Alsace Trust

Cornerstone Trust

10

Wamambo Investments Trust

2013

Rank

Shareholder 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

African Century Financial Investments Limited

Africinvest Financial Sector Holding (Africinvest)

Norwegian Investment Fund For Developing Countries (Norfund)

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of Zimbabwe Limited

Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited

Lalibela Limited

Alsace Trust

Cornerstone Trust

10

Wamambo Investments Trust

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MEMBERS’ DIARY

Financial year end

Reports:-

-  Announcement of annual results

-  Annual financial statements posted to shareholders

-  Annual General Meeting

-  Announcement of the 2015 half-year results

Dividend payments:

- 

Interim

-  Final

31 December 2014

26 March 2015

April 2015

21 May 2015

August 2015

n/a

n/a

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SECRETARY AND REGISTERED OFFICE

ANNUAL REPORT

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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 Chartered Accountants (Zimbabwe) 
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

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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