Indo-Zambia Bank Limited

Indo–Zambia Bank
Company typePrivate
IndustryBanking
Founded19 October 1984; 40 years ago (1984-10-19)
HeadquartersLusaka, Zambia
Key people
DR. MICHAEL GONDWE
Chairperson
MR. KOWDICHAR SHASHIDHAR
Managing Director
ProductsDeposits, Loans, Debit cards, Bancassurance, Trade Finance, investments, Credit cards
RevenueIncreaseAftertax:ZMW:604.26 million (US$23.49 million) (2023)[1]
Total assetsZMW:17.78 billion (US$691 million) (Dec:2023)[2]
Number of employees
500+ (2023)
Websitewww.izb.co.zm

Indo–Zambia Bank (IZB), whose full name is Indo–Zambia Bank Limited, is a commercial bank in Zambia. It is licensed by the Bank of Zambia, the central bank and national banking regulator.[3]

Overview

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Indo Zambia Bank is a leading Banking and financial services provider in Zambia, providing Corporate and retail services, viz Current, Savings and Fixed Deposits, Loans, Investments, Bank Assurance services, Trade Finance and Debit/Credit card, to the communities it serves. As of December 2023, the bank controlled total assets of ZMW:17.78 billion (US$691 million), with shareholders' equity of ZMW:2.28 billion (US$88.64 million).[2]

History

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The bank was founded in on 19 October 1984 by the Government of Zambia, and three state owned Indian banks: (a) Bank of Baroda (b) Bank of India and (c) Central Bank of India. Indo-Zambia Bank is a significant employer in the communities that it serves and is an active participant in Corporate Social Responsibility activities in Zambia.

Location

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The headquarters of the bank is located at Indo House, Corporate Head office, Plot no 1213/1214 Corner of Addis Ababa Drive, Great east Road, in the city of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, and its largest metropolitan area.[4] The geographical coordinates of the bank's headquarters are: -15.398561,28.3034826 (Latitude:-15.39861; Longitude: 28.3034826).[5]

Ownership

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The stock of Indo-Zambia Bank is held by four investors. The table below shows the ownership percentage of each shareholder:[6]

Indo-Zambia Bank Limited Stock Ownership
Rank Name of Owner Percentage Ownership
1 Government of Zambia 40.0
2 Bank of Baroda 20.0
3 Bank of India 20.0
4 Central Bank of India 20.0
Total 100.00

Branch network

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The bank maintains its headquarters in Lusaka, the capital and largest city in Zambia. As of December 2023, it had a network of thirty-three branches in various parts of the country.[6]

Governance

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DR. MICHAEL GONDWE, a Zambian, is the Chairperson of the Six-person Board of Directors. MR. KOWDICHAR SHASHIDHAR, a national of India, serves as the Managing Director.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Indo-Zambia Bank (17 January 2024). "Indo-Zambia Bank: Financial Performance" (PDF). Lusaka: Indo-Zambia Bank Limited. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Indo Zambia Bank Financial Performance". IZB. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ Bank of Zambia (2 May 2018). "List of Licensed Commercial Banks in Zambia". Lusaka: Bank of Zambia. Archived from the original on 21 June 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  4. ^ Indo-Zambia Bank (2 May 2018). "The Head Office of Indo-Zambia Bank". Lusaka: Indo-Zambia Bank Limited. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Location of the Headquarters of Indo-Zambia Bank, Lusaka, Zambia" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. ^ a b Indo-Zambia Bank (2 May 2018). "Indo-Zambia Bank: Brief History". Lusaka: Indo-Zambia Bank Limited. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  7. ^ Indo-Zambia Bank (17 January 2024). "Indo-Zambia Bank Limited: The Board of Directors". Lusaka: Indo-Zambia Bank Limited. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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