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HARARE, The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC), the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, and the insurance sector convened a high-level stakeholder consultative meeting in Harare this Friday to deliberate on the importance of insurance of public assets, an initiative anchored in the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030).
The meeting underscored
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Zimbabwe’s pensions and insurance sector recorded a combined ZiG21 billion in investments during the 2025 financial year, with pension funds emerging as the largest investors, according to data published by Insurance24.
Pension funds accounted for investments valued at ZiG14,728 billion, placing them at the top of the investment table.
Corporates followed closely, with holdings valued
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The Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF) has raised serious concerns over Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited’s proposed delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), warning that the transaction structure exposes pension funds to significant fiduciary, valuation and liquidity risks.
In a confidential advisory note dated February 10, 2026, ZAPF said Econet’s planned multi-step
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HARARE, IN a ruling that could reshape the landscape of insurance disputes in the country, the High Court has ordered Alliance Insurance Company (Private) Limited to, within six months, reconstruct a factory destroyed by fire just over two years ago, compelling the insurer to honour its commitment under a US$24 million policy.
Justice Takuva on Wednesday last week delivered the ruling, unequivocally
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has moved to explain the rationale behind its proposed transition from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) Main Board to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading system administered by the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), citing persistent undervaluation and liquidity constraints on the local bourse.
In a circular to shareholders, the telecommunications group said
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The Government has underscored the need for pragmatism and integrity in addressing legacy issues within Zimbabwe’s insurance and pensions sector, saying sustained confidence-building is critical for an industry that protects livelihoods, mobilises long-term savings and supports national development.
Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Kuda Mnangagwa,
By Taurai Craig Museka
By any measure, the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance Agency (ATIDI) has become one of Africa’s most important financial institutions. Established to mitigate political, credit, and investment risks, ATIDI has evolved into a central pillar of the continent’s trade and infrastructure finance ecosystem.
Yet a closer look at ATIDI’s 2024 project support
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CBZ Holdings is accelerating its expansion into the regional insurance market as part of a broader strategy to grow an impactful balance sheet to US$2 billion by 2028.
Group chief executive Lawrence Nyazema said in an interview on CNBC Africa on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Nyazema said CBZ, whose balance sheet has grown from about US$1 billion to just over
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The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has announced the cancellation of membership of ZB Building Society and FBC Building Society from the Deposit Protection Scheme following the withdrawal of their operating licences by financial regulators.
In a statement, the DPC said ZB Building Society ceased to be a member of the Scheme after its operating licence and registration were cancelled
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During the 2025/26 festive season, when traffic volumes and accident risks traditionally surge, the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) implemented a targeted highway emergency response initiative that demonstrated how coordinated, multi-stakeholder action can save lives and strengthen public confidence.
The initiative saw the deployment of ambulances along major national