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VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 (2023)
An evaluation of the impact of digitalization on the financial health of commercial banks in Zambia – A case of Ecobank
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Ray Kavuzya
Abstract

The financial sector in Zambia has undergone transformation primarily facilitated by technology. To compete favorably, commercial banks have had to move with the times and digitize their operations to meet customer needs, improve efficiency, and ultimately, profitability.

The impact that digitalization has on the financial health of commercial banks operating in Zambia needs to be evaluated, with a specific case study on Ecobank Zambia. The theories applied in the study include the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and the CAMEL analysis to analyze the financial statements at Ecobank Zambia.

A mixed methods approach was adopted, combining both qualitative and quantitative data. A questionnaire survey with a data sample size of 206 respondents and a response rate of 89% was applied to establish the digitalized services available and some of the challenges faced by customers. Responses were collated from Bank staff as well as customers banking with Ecobank Zambia. Secondary data in the form of audited financials were analyzed to establish the trends in financial performance. The results and findings of the study were analyzed using excel and were depicted in pie charts, bar charts, table format, and open-ended verbatim responses.

It was revealed that digitalization had, to a fair extent, contributed to the sound financial health of Ecobank with financial performance with strong correlations to ratios such as Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA). Challenges to digitalization were discussed such as high cost of investment in technology, internet reliability and cyber security risks. Recommendations were made on the best digitalization strategies that include partnerships with Internet service providers, Agency Banking and Service reliability to remain relevant.
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Pages:48-53
How to cite this article:
Ray Kavuzya "An evaluation of the impact of digitalization on the financial health of commercial banks in Zambia – A case of Ecobank". International Journal of Management and Economics, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 48-53
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