CB Circular No. 19/2023: Notice of Taking Possession of Development Bank of Zambia

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Bank of Zambia
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR - OPERATIONS

BOZ/EXEC/DGO/nbfis/bp

July 21, 2023

CB Circular No. : 19/2023

To : All Chief Executive Officers of Financial Service Providers

NOTICE OF TAKING POSSESSION OF DEVELOPMENT BANK OF ZAMBIA

The Bank of Zambia has taken possession of Development Bank of Zambia with immediate effect, in accordance with Section 64 of the Banking and Financial Services Act, 2017. Development Bank of Zambia will continue business operations on a restricted basis, under Ms. Melina Malipilo, the Possession Manager appointed by the Bank of Zambia.

Further, we advise that effective July 21, 2023, all payment instructions, and operations of Development Bank of Zambia’s accounts at your institutions will be handled by the Possession Manager.

Kindly be advised accordingly.

[Signature]

Francis Chipimo (PhD)
DEPUTY GOVERNOR – OPERATIONS AND REGISTRAR OF FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

cc Governor
Deputy Registrar of Financial Service Providers Director – Non-Bank Financial Institutions Supervision Director – Bank Supervision General Counsel and Bank Secretary

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