Staff Writer

HARARE: Zimbabwe’s pension funds are now heavily invested in investment properties, a shift away from equity investments where traditionally the funds had the highest concentration.

Gandy Gandidzanwa & Itai  Mukadira

We asserted, in Part I of this two-part thought-piece, that the pension fund industry finds itself at a cross-road. That the options are many, though the right ones are few – and while they are known, they are unpopular. They require some painful sacrifices. They are no populist choices…. Let’s dig in … Restoration

By GANDY GANDIDZANWA & ITAI MUKADIRA

The old adage, “no pain, no gain” is as honestly brutal as it is stubbornly unsettling. Many acknowledge it, while only a few embrace it – and our pension fund industry is no exception.
The old adage, “no pain, no gain” is as honestly brutal as it is stubbornly unsettling. Many acknowledge it, while only a few embrace it – and our pension

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

By GANDY GANDIDZANWA & ITAI MUKADIRA

At a very young age, there is one principle we all learn – if not sure of what to do, look at what others are doing. The Zimbabwe pension fund industry, nearly 45 years old now under the current defined contribution regime, seems to have skipped that life skills lesson in its pre-adolescence. In a world where knowledge is now freely available, there are

By Allan Mbotshwa

The short-term insurance industry in Zimbabwe continues to exhibit robust growth, underscoring its increasing significance as a cornerstone of the nation’s economy.

According to the Insurance and Pensions Commission’s 2024 First-Quarter report, the number of registered entities and persons in the sector surged by 5% to reach 1,262 by the end of March 2024, from