Staff Writer
Banking institution, CABS, a member of the Old Mutual Group recorded a surplus of Zig110,3 million in the half year to June 30, 2024 despite a challenging operating environment.
Group managing director Mehluli Mpofu in a statement of the financials said the performance demonstrated resilience in the reporting period in an environment characterised by high ZWL inflation in the first quarter
Staff Writer
Zimre Holdings Limited profit for the interim period to June 30, 2024 surged 52% to US$6,8 mln compared to US$4,5 mln in 2023 driven by robust revenue growth and effective cost containment.
In the period under review, the group achieved a 16% increase in total income, reaching US$15.0 mln, primarily driven by impressive growth in insurance contract revenue and substantial fair value gains
Staff Writer
Fidelity Life Assurance (FLA) says growth in USD business drove the group’s insurance contract revenue which rose 277% to US$8,2 million in the interim period to June 30, 2024 compared to US$2,2 million in prior year.
Group chairman Livingston Gwata in a statement of the financials said innovative product sales brought in new business and organic expansion as customers increasingly
By Gandy Gandidzanwa & Itai Mukadira
That economic misfortunes have a direct impact on the pension fund sector has never been questioned or doubted. Could the reverse be true though – that pension fund sector sub-par management could negatively hurt an economy?
That economic misfortunes have a direct impact on the pension fund sector has never been questioned or doubted. Could the reverse be
Staff Writer
HARARE, First Mutual Holdings (FMHL) says the existing economic environment requires continuous engagement with customers to maintain the relevance of products.
FMHL is a financial management group in Zimbabwe offering services in risk management, wealth creation, wealth management, insurance, reinsurance, and property.
Group chief executive Douglas Hoto, in a statement of financials for
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FBC Holdings says its insurance subsidiaries are trading profitably, despite the challenging operating environment, and expects the trend to continue during the second half of the year.
The group’s insurance units are FBC Reinsurance Limited and Eagle Insurance Company Limited. The group also has FBC Reinsurance Botswana, which specialises in providing reinsurance solutions and risk
Staff Writer
The healthcare sector has been challenged to adopt a culture change and a change of priorities so that people embrace a culture of investing in health through taking medical aid cover instead of prioritising investing in burial.
Association of Health Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) chief executive Shylet Sanyanga at the association’s 2024 annual conference recently said before being buried,
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Old Mutual Limited says higher shareholder portfolio profits in the Zimbabwean business were main contributors to the group’s headline earnings for the quarter to June 30, 2024 relative to adjusted headline earnings (AHE).
In a trading statement, ahead of publishing its half year financials, the group however, excluded the Zimbabwe profits from adjusted headline earnings (AHE), saying
By Allan Mbotshwa and Nomagugu Konke
Life insurance, a cornerstone of financial planning, has gained significant traction in recent years.
While its importance is universally acknowledged, the landscape of life insurance varies significantly across different regions, particularly in developing nations.
This article delves into a comparative analysis of African life insurance, highlighting its significance
Enacy Mapakame
Rugare Makuyana, a carpenter in Maronga village in Chipinge District, about 450km south east of the capital Harare was banished from the village by elders in the community.
When he was still in good books with the community, he was known for making basic furniture like ordinary benches for schools and churches.
During times of bereavement, families would also approach Makuyana to remodel