Economy

  • New emergency care law reshapes obligations for private hospitals
    Staff Writer The Government’s decision to compel private hospitals to provide emergency treatment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, marks one of the most significant healthcare policy shifts in recent years. While the amendments to the Medical Services Act are designed to protect patients from being denied life-saving care because of financial hardship, they also fundamentally Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Corporate

  • CABS commits US$20 Million to Mutapa Syndicated Fund, reaffirms support for key economic sectors
    Staff Writer CABS committed US$20 million to the US$125 million syndicated financing facility for Mutapa Gold Resources’ Shamva Hill project, reaffirming its commitment to supporting strategic sectors of the economy through long-term financing partnerships. Speaking at the signing ceremony last Thursday, CABS Deputy Managing Director Mr Cecil Ndoro said the bank remained committed to working Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Markets

  • ZEEX launched to unlock capital for Zimbabwe’s SMEs
    Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially launched the Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX), a dedicated platform designed to expand access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in a move expected to transform financing opportunities for one of the country’s most important economic sectors. The exchange was officially launched in Bulawayo last Friday following Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

International

  • 4 areas of growth for insurance businesses in 2025
    Driven by evolving customer needs, technological advances, and regulatory shifts, what has been key growth opportunities for 2025: 1)  Sports Insurance The global sports industry is rapidly expanding, driving higher demand for comprehensive insurance. As sports grow in both professional and recreational spheres, insurers will see an increased need for coverage addressing athlete injuries, event Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Analysis

  • Insurance sector demonstrates resilience, but liquidity strains expose operational fault lines
    Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance industry entered 2026 on a stronger financial footing, with most insurers comfortably meeting regulatory capital requirements and underwriting profitability improving despite a more challenging operating environment. However, beneath the encouraging numbers, the latest Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) sector report shows an industry grappling Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]