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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially launched the Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX), a dedicated platform designed to expand access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in a move expected to transform financing opportunities for one of the country’s most important economic sectors.
The exchange was officially launched in Bulawayo last Friday following
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CABS committed US$20 million to the US$125 million syndicated financing facility for Mutapa Gold Resources’ Shamva Hill project, reaffirming its commitment to supporting strategic sectors of the economy through long-term financing partnerships.
Speaking at the signing ceremony last Thursday, CABS Deputy Managing Director Mr Cecil Ndoro said the bank remained committed to working
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Old Mutual is preparing to launch a US$46,2 million Development Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), expanding the range of long-term investment assets available to institutional investors.
The US dollar-denominated REIT, sponsored by Old Mutual Life Assurance Company and managed by Old Mutual Investment Group, is expected to open for subscriptions
Econet InfraCo deploys 90 new base stations as solar expansion gathers pace
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HARARE – Old Mutual Limited has announced plans to migrate its secondary listing in Zimbabwe from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) to the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), ending a six-year impasse that left its shares suspended from trading and restoring market access for local investors.
The move, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will see one of Zimbabwe’s largest
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The Government’s decision to compel private hospitals to provide emergency treatment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, marks one of the most significant healthcare policy shifts in recent years.
While the amendments to the Medical Services Act are designed to protect patients from being denied life-saving care because of financial hardship, they also fundamentally
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First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) will pay out about US$1,3 million to minority shareholders of First Mutual Properties Limited (FMP) following the successful completion of a voluntary delisting offer that culminated in the property company’s exit from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).
The cash offer attracted valid acceptances for 39,65 million shares, translating to a
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First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) more than tripled its earnings in the first five months of 2026 after a sharp rebound in investment income offset rising insurance claims and operating costs, underscoring the resilience of the diversified financial services group’s business model.
The insurance and investment group reported a 202 percent jump in profit after tax to US$10,02
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Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance industry entered 2026 on a stronger financial footing, with most insurers comfortably meeting regulatory capital requirements and underwriting profitability improving despite a more challenging operating environment.
However, beneath the encouraging numbers, the latest Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) sector report shows an industry grappling
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Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe’s mining industry must urgently embrace climate finance and invest in cleaner technologies if it is to remain competitive in global markets increasingly driven by environmental standards and carbon reduction targets, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has said.
Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe Annual Mining Conference and Exhibition 2026, Old Mutual Zimbabwe