Investrust clients told to be calm

KABANDA CHULU,
MARY LEMBA
Lusaka, Ndola
MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says customers of Investrust Bank Plc should not panic because Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has assured of handling the possession of the institution amicably to resolve the challenges faced.
Commenting on reports that several clients of Investrust Bank rushed to various branches and automated teller machines (ATMs) to withdraw their deposits yesterday, Dr Musokotwane said customers should not panic since the matter is under control.
“I cannot say much since BoZ has assured that it is handling the situation and will resolve it amicably,” he said.
Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) chief executive officer Leonard Mwanza said the action taken by BoZ is within its mandate and is aimed at protecting the integrity of the country’s payment systems…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/welcome/home