Staff Writer HARARE: Zimbabwe’s financial sector is making steady progress towards embedding sustainability into mainstream banking and financial services, with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) moving to strengthen oversight and adoption of sustainable banking practices. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Review, RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said there had been notable progress Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Harare: OLD Mutual Zimbabwe is sharpening its focus on customer acquisition, underserved market segments and higher-yield business as the financial services group seeks to sustain growth and strengthen profitability amid increasing pressure on margins. The group is also targeting greater diversification across its businesses, while expanding its support for key economic sectors and scaling newer Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially launched the Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX), a dedicated platform designed to expand access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in a move expected to transform financing opportunities for one of the country’s most important economic sectors. The exchange was officially launched in Bulawayo last Friday following 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 […]

Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance industry entered 2026 on a stronger financial footing, with most insurers comfortably meeting regulatory capital requirements and underwriting profitability improving despite a more challenging operating environment. However, beneath the encouraging numbers, the latest Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) sector report shows an industry grappling Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]