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About Us
About
Leading authority in development finance in Zambia
The Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) was established in 1974 as a joint venture between the government, Public Sector Financial Institutions, the local private sector and foreign institutions.
We are committed to tackling poor and costly access to capital for investment and removing micro-level constraints that hinder public and private investment growth, productivity and wealth, and employment creation.
ZMK 800M
Disbursed
100+ SMEs
Have Benefitted
10 Provinces.
Across Zambia
Recent Activities
Development Bank of Zambia goes green
The international Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) during its Board Meeting held from 28th June to 1st July accredited Development Bank of Zambia as a direct access entity of the Fund. This is a gigantic achievement for the Bank and the country.
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We Provide competitively priced financial solutions
Project Finance
Medium to Long-term Loans for periods of 2-5 years and 6-10 years respectively
Trade Finance
Short term facilities for periods of 12 to 24 months. This is a revolving facility.
Climate Finance
Collaborate and intermediate global development financial flows into the Zambian economy.
Business Advisory
Technical assistance and investment advisory services.
Our Mission
Mission
Zambia's premier development finance partner
To promote sustainable socio-economic development through the provision of innovative financing, investment, and technical support services.
Our VALUES:
- Agility
- Integrity
- Service
- Result-orientation
- Innovation
- Professionalism
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Financiere
We’ve funded over 100 projects worth K800 million across all 10 provinces.
The Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) was established in 1972 pursuant to section 3 of the DBZ Act Chapter 363 of the Laws of Zambia as a joint venture between the Government, Public Sector Financial Institutions, the local private sector and foreign institutions. We are committed to tackling poor and costly access to capital for investment and removing micro-level structural rigidities that hinder public and private investment growth, productivity, wealth, and employment creation.
Latest News
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Launch of the ERP System
When skill meets passion, work gets done perfectly well. A big hand to my triple A DBZ team working on the ERP system for the Bank for a job...
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ZDA and DBZ sign MOU
ZDA and DBZ Moot Formation of Investment Vehicle to Support the Growth of Local Enterprises Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Acting Director General Mr. Mukula Mukasa and Development Bank of...
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DBZ GOES GREEN
The international Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) during its Board Meeting held from 28th June to 1st July accredited Development Bank of Zambia as a direct access...
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