Economy

  • IPEC begins US$1.72m pension compensation payments to 8,600 pensioners
    Insurance24 Staff Writer The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has commenced disbursement of US$200 each to 8,600 eligible pensioners as compensation for losses arising from Zimbabwe’s 2019 currency reforms. The payments are being funded by a US$1.75 million dividend received from Mutapa Gold Resources, with beneficiaries receiving the money through their EcoCash wallets. IPEC said the current Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Corporate

  • Zimre Holdings profit rises 15% as regional business expands
    Staff Writer [email protected] ZIMRE Holdings Limited (ZHL) recorded a 15% increase in profit after tax to US$10.74 million for the half year ended June 30, 2026, supported by growth in insurance revenue, investment returns and cost management. The group’s profit rose from US$9.33 million recorded in the comparable period last year, while total income increased by 31% to US$67.47 million from 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 […]