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Vusumuzi Dube, Deputy Radar Editor
ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) says its participation at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair is aimed at showcasing integrated financial solutions while promoting youth innovation and supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the construction sector.
Participating under this year’s theme, “Connected Economies, Competitive Industries,” ZB Financial Holdings said it was using the trade fair platform to demonstrate its commitment to improving lives through service by bringing together its banking, insurance and investment services under one roof.
The group said its offerings at the fair include Shelter Afrique Mortgages, QUPA SSB, and business loans designed to provide affordable housing finance and flexible capital solutions for entrepreneurs and growing businesses.
In a statement, ZB General Manager Southern Region, Shadreck Madewu said the organisation’s presence at the fair reflects its broader strategy of supporting productive sectors of the economy.
“Our participation at ZITF reflects ZB’s commitment to improving lives through service. By supporting SMEs in the construction value chain and empowering youth innovators through the Hackathon, we are building connected economies and competitive industries for Zimbabwe’s future,” he said.
Recognising the importance of SMEs in the construction value chain, ZB Financial Holdings said it is extending targeted financial support to contractors, suppliers and service providers that are driving Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development.
The institution said the financing packages are designed to support brickmakers and quarry suppliers seeking to expand production, transport and logistics operators delivering construction materials, electrical and plumbing service providers scaling up operations, and small-scale contractors participating in housing projects.
Beyond its financial services, ZB Financial Holdings is also sponsoring the ZITF 2026 Hackathon for the third consecutive year.
The hackathon provides a platform for young Zimbabwean innovators to develop solutions in banking, insurance and investment using emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and big data.
Through the initiative, the group hopes to harness the creativity of young entrepreneurs while promoting innovation that can transform Zimbabwe’s financial services sector.
