Economy
Regulatory Expansion Without Relief: A Critical Analysis of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Amendment Act, 2026 and Its Implications for Zimbabwe’s Financial Services SectorMay 6, 2026By 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 […]
Corporate
Old Mutual Zimbabwe targets legacy debt clean-up with US$84 million preference share planMay 13, 2026Staff Writer Harare: Old Mutual Zimbabwe is seeking shareholder approval for a sweeping balance sheet restructuring that would convert US$84,3 mln in long-standing foreign currency obligations into preference shares, as the insurer moves to resolve liabilities tied to Zimbabwe’s blocked funds regime and a decade-old indigenisation transaction. The proposed transaction, detailed in a circular to Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]
Markets
Tight liquidity and changing patterns of institutional investment are causing concern for Zimbabwe’s capital markets.July 28, 2025Staff 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 […]
International
4 areas of growth for insurance businesses in 2025June 10, 2025Driven 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
Inside the significance of Econet’s OTC moveFebruary 23, 2026HARARE: 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 […]





