RBZ turns to ZiG term deposits to tighten control over liquidity and currency stability

Staff Writer

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision to introduce a 30-day ZiG-denominated term deposit facility signals a deliberate shift towards more active liquidity management as the central bank seeks to strengthen the foundations of currency stability.

The ZiG Denominated Term Deposit Facility (ZiGDTDF) Bill gives the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) another instrument to absorb excess liquidity

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From ideas to impact: How VCC is shaping Zimbabwe’s young entrepreneurs

Staff Writer

For years, the conversation around Zimbabwe’s young people has largely been framed around unemployment, limited access to finance and the difficulty of transitioning from education into the formal economy.

But the sixth edition of the Old Mutual Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is beginning to demonstrate that there is another, potentially more consequential, way of looking at the country’s

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Zimbabwe pensions sector: Asset growth masks deeper funding and member-outcome pressures

Zimbabwe pensions sector: Asset growth masks deeper funding and member-outcome pressures

Staff Writer

Zimbabwe’s pensions sector entered the second half of 2026 with a stronger balance sheet but a mixed underlying performance, as investment gains pushed total assets higher while contribution arrears, prescribed-asset shortfalls, suspended pensions and weak member benefits continued to expose structural

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CBZ Bank secures sustainability certification

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CBZ Bank has secured sustainability certification, strengthening its push to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into its operations, lending decisions and broader approach to value creation.

The certification, awarded by the International Council of Sustainability Standards for Value-Driven Financial Institutions and the European Organisation for Sustainable

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CABS balance sheet expansion points to stronger growth prospects despite cost pressures

Staff Writer

CABS delivered a mixed but fundamentally resilient performance in the first half of 2026, with strong balance sheet growth and rising interest and fee income providing a solid platform for future expansion, even as higher funding and operating costs weighed on profitability.

The banking society’s loans and advances increased 33 percent to ZWG9,02 billion from ZWG6,78 billion in the

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Old Mutual deepens sustainability drive to build long-term business resilience

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OLD Mutual Zimbabwe is embedding sustainability across its investments, lending, property developments and customer solutions as the financial services group seeks to strengthen the resilience of its business while supporting broader economic development.

The group’s chief executive, Mr Samuel Matsekete, said sustainability was no longer being treated as a standalone corporate initiative,

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Old Mutual seeks to sustain growth and profitability

Harare: OLD Mutual Zimbabwe is sharpening its focus on customer acquisition, underserved market segments and higher-yield business as the financial services group seeks to sustain growth and strengthen profitability amid increasing pressure on margins.

The group is also targeting greater diversification across its businesses, while expanding its support for key economic sectors and scaling newer

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Sustainability takes root in Zimbabwe’s financial sector: What’s in for Insurers

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HARARE: Zimbabwe’s financial sector is making steady progress towards embedding sustainability into mainstream banking and financial services, with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) moving to strengthen oversight and adoption of sustainable banking practices.

Presenting the 2026 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Review, RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said there had been notable progress

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ZEEX launched to unlock capital for Zimbabwe’s SMEs

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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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