Economy

  • ZAPF opens nominations for council seats ahead of Victoria Falls AGM
    Staff writer The Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF) has opened nominations for three vacant council seats ahead of its 51st annual general meeting and annual conference set for May 14 in Victoria Falls, as the pensions industry pushes for stronger leadership amid ongoing sector reforms. ZAPF has invited members to submit nominations by April 28 for the three Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Corporate

  • CABS launches women-focused account to widen access to banking
    CABS launches women-focused account to widen access to banking Staff Writer HARARE – CABS has launched HerNest, a new transactional and savings account designed for women and women-owned businesses, in a move aimed at closing financial inclusion gaps and expanding access to formal banking services. The launch comes at a time when Zimbabwe’s financial sector is under pressure to develop products Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Markets

  • Tight liquidity and changing patterns of institutional investment are causing concern for Zimbabwe’s capital markets.
    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 […]

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

  • Inside the significance of Econet’s OTC move
    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 […]