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HARARE: The regulation of Medical Aid Societies in Zimbabwe is sadly inadequate, according to Itai Rusike, Executive Director of the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH).
In a statement, he said the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) lacks the capacity to effectively regulate these societies, and the proposed new bill aimed at creating a Regulatory Authority should strive to
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Local bank, POSB has expanded its product suite through a new bancassurance tie‑up with Zimnat General Insurance, enabling customers to purchase a range of insurance products at any of the bank’s branches nationwide.
The partnership, announced on May 5, 2025 in Harare, marks a significant step in POSB’s drive to deepen financial inclusion by leveraging its 120‑year‑old retail
By Kuda Mundowozi
In recent years, governments across the globe, including Zimbabwe, have increasingly granted prescribed asset status to infrastructure and renewable energy projects such as solar farms. This move is intended to attract pension fund investments by offering these projects as viable, long-term alternatives for portfolio diversification. The logic behind this strategy is twofold: to
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Cancer remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Zimbabwe, with cervical and breast cancers leading the burden among women.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Zimbabwean women, with an estimated 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually.
Breast cancer continues to be a major contributor to cancer-related
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The Central Africa Building Society Limited (CABS) has applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) to construct, own, operate and maintain a 0.5 MW solar photovoltaic plant at number 3 Northend Close, Northridge Park, Borrowdale, Harare.
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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) closed 1.42% weaker on the All-Share Index, settling at 188.1969 points.
This decline was primarily driven by a 5.9% slump in DLTA, following a block trade of 1.2 million shares, which significantly boosted both volumes and values.
Overall, 4.1 million shares were traded, with OKZ, DLTA, and ECO leading activity. The total value traded reached ZWG 20
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Insurance and pensions industry regulator, IPEC says the life assurance industry is moving long term products to pre-dominantly annually renewable products which is inconsistent with the spirit and intention of the Funeral Directive.
According to the Q4 2024, life assurance report, the direct life insurers reported insurance revenue of ZiG3.15 billion, equivalent to US$175 million, during
A total of 5 pension funds were registered during the year ended 31 December 2024 namely Bubi RDC, Contact Family Counselling Centre Provident Fund, Donhodzo Micro-Pension Fund, Medical and Allied Industry and Africa University Provident Fund.
Chipper, under Zimnat, was erroneously reported in the prior quarter as registered, yet unregistered.
Pension scheme sponsors and administrators should ensure
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