Insurance industry urged to invest in young talent to navigate disruption

Staff Writer

Zimbabwe’s insurance sector must urgently invest in continuous professional development, mentorship and skills development to build a resilient industry capable of withstanding technological and market disruptions, Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) president Dr Clementine Chinyuku has said.

Speaking at the IIZ Winter School 2026 last week, held under the theme, “Future-Proofing

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Orchid Funeral Assurance deregistered over serious regulatory breaches.

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THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Insurance and Pensions Commission) has cancelled the registration of Orchid Funeral Assurane effectively removing the firm from Zimbabwe’s insurance sector over serious regulatory breaches.

In a notice issued on 1 June 2026, IPEC confirmed the decision in terms of Section 22 of the Insurance Act (Chapter 24:07).

“The Insurance and Pensions Commission

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IPEC cracks down on late, inaccurate quarterly returns

Staff Writer

The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has ordered all insurance, reinsurance, pension and funeral assurance entities to submit statutory quarterly reports on time and ensure they are properly signed off, following repeated delays and poor-quality submissions across the industry.

In Circular 14 of 2026 dated May 18, IPEC said the directive was issued

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PSC-pension fund backed solar project adds 10MW to national grid

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The commissioning of the first 10 megawatts (MW) phase of the Glovers Solar Plant in Munyati marks a significant boost to Zimbabwe’s electricity supply, with the Public Service Commission (PSC)-backed project expected to ease pressure on the national grid and reduce dependence on costly power imports.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned the US$9,5 million first phase last Friday,

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IPEC amendment act expands regulatory powers, tightens oversight of Insurance and Pensions Sector

Please find the attached Circular 13 of 2026 and the IPEC amendment act  Circular 13 of 2026      Act No. 2, 2026 Insurance & Pensions Commission Amendment

Staff Writer

Zimbabwe’s insurance and pensions sector is set for far-reaching regulatory changes following the promulgation of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Amendment Act, 2026, which significantly broadens the powers and functions

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IPEC launches regulatory sandbox to accelerate insurance innovation and financial inclusion

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The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has launched a Regulatory Sandbox aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding financial inclusion and modernising Zimbabwe’s insurance and pensions sector through technology-driven solutions.

The initiative, officially unveiled in Harare last week, is expected to provide a controlled environment where innovators can test new insurance and

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IPEC sounds alarm over governance failures, pension fund fragmentation

IPEC Sounds Alarm Over Governance Failures, Pension Fund Fragmentation

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VICTORIA FALLS — The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has raised concerns over governance failures, weak compliance, fragmented pension structures and growing integrity risks within Zimbabwe’s pensions industry, warning that poor stewardship is threatening retirement security for thousands of pensioners.

Addressing

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Bgoni outlines new investment opportunities to strengthen pension fund returns

Bgoni outlines new investment opportunities to strengthen pension fund returns

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ZSE Holdings ceo Justin Bgoni says ongoing reforms and product innovation within Zimbabwe’s capital markets are creating new opportunities for pension funds to improve long-term returns and better protect retirement savings from inflation and currency risks.

Addressing delegates at the Zimbabwe Association

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Pension industry challenged to move beyond property investments 

Pension industry challenged to move beyond property investments

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CBZ Holdings group chief executive Lawrence Nyazema has urged Zimbabwe’s pension industry to redirect long-term savings into productive sectors of the economy, warning that excessive focus on defensive investments was limiting economic growth and retirement value creation.

Speaking at the Zimbabwe Association of Pension

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