Economy

  • Insurance Indaba to explore regional growth, economic risks
    Staff Writer The Southern Africa Insurance Indaba 2026 is expected to provide a platform for industry players to discuss emerging opportunities, economic risks and strategies for strengthening the region’s insurance sector, with artificial intelligence and macroeconomic trends among the topics set to feature. The gathering, which is expected to bring together local and regional insurance professionals Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Corporate

  • Zimplow swings to US$891,000 profit as revenue grows 10.6%
    Insurance24 Zimplow Holdings Limited has returned to profitability, posting a profit before tax of US$891,063 for the nine months to September 30, 2026, as improved stock availability, stronger sales and cost-containment measures supported performance across most of its business units. The agricultural equipment and industrial supplies group reported a US$1.54 million turnaround from the loss before Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Markets

  • Bgoni appointed ASEA vice-president as African exchanges push deeper integration
    Staff Writer Zimbabwe Stock Exchange chief executive Justin Bgoni has been appointed Vice President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), placing him at the centre of efforts to deepen cooperation and cross-border investment across the continent’s securities markets. Bgoni’s appointment, effective October 2, 2026, comes as African exchanges seek to strengthen inter-exchange 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

  • From ideas to impact: How VCC is shaping Zimbabwe’s young entrepreneurs
    Staff Writer For years, the conversation around Zimbabwe’s young people has largely been framed around unemployment, limited access to finance and the difficulty of transitioning from education into the formal economy. But the sixth edition of the Old Mutual Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is beginning to demonstrate that there is another, potentially more consequential, way of looking at the country’s Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]