By Nobert M. Phiri Abstract The enactment of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Amendment Act, 2026 marks a significant recalibration of Zimbabwe’s insurance and pensions regulatory framework. Building on the proposals contained in the 2024 Amendment Bill, the Act introduces wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening governance, expanding regulatory oversight, and enhancing consumer protection Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Staff Writer Harare, Zimnat General Insurance has been ordered by the High Court to pay US$1,4 million to Spencers Creek (Pvt) Ltd after the court ruled that Covid-19 triggered business interruption cover under an insurance policy issued to Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls. Delivering judgment in Bulawayo, Justice Mpokiseng Dube ordered the insurer to pay “the sum of US$1 400 000 . . . being monies Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Staff writer Zimbabwe’s capital markets are navigating a complex environment marked by tight liquidity, currency uncertainty, and shifting institutional investment patterns in the second half of the year. This is coming at a time when the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange turnover saw a total of 1.27 billion shares exchanging hands during the first half of the year, up 179% from 456 million shares were traded Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

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 […]

HARARE: On February 4, 2026, Econet announced its migration to an Over-The-Counter (OTC) platform on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). This is a special trading platform managed by the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). At first perceived as a routine corporate decision, the move signifies a strategic transformation with the potential to reshape Zimbabwe’s capital market and significantly increase Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]