Zimbabwe remains strategic for Old Mutual, despite drag on earnings

Staff Writer

Old Mutual Limited says Zimbabwe remains strategically relevant within the broader Old Mutual Africa Regions cluster, where the group is pursuing growth in retail and high-net-worth segments.

The group in its 2025 annual financials said a new high-net-worth offering rolled out in partnership with its wealth management division has been extended to affluent clients in Zimbabwe alongside

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Innscor takes 27% stake in Tanganda After US$8m rights offer

Staff Writer

Diversified group Innscor Africa Limited now holds a 27 percent stake in Tanganda Tea Company Limited after underwriting an US$8 million rights offer through its beverage holding entity, Rutanhi Beverages Limited.

The transaction is according to Innscor is aimed at aimed at unlocking value for both the business and Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector.

Commenting on the group’s half-year

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Zimbabwean insurance executive Lesley Ndlovu appointed CEO of AfrexInsure

Staff Writer

A Zimbabwean insurance executive has been appointed to lead the specialty insurance arm of the African Export-Import Bank, marking a key leadership change at a time when African trade institutions are seeking stronger risk-management solutions.

AfrexInsure, the specialty insurance subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank, announced on Monday that Lesley Ndlovu will serve as its new Chief

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Insurance Regulatory Reform in Zimbabwe: Solvency, Governance, Compliance and Risk Management under Statutory Instrument 44 of 2026

Takudzwa Mashingaidze and Nobert M. Phiri

The promulgation of Statutory Instrument 44 of 2026 – Insurance (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (No. 29), which came into effect on 27 February 2026, marks a significant development in the prudential regulation of Zimbabwe’s insurance sector. The amendments introduce a more robust framework governing capital adequacy, solvency, corporate governance, risk

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RBZ adopts new roadmap for mono-currency, abandons the 2030 target

RBZ adopts new roadmap for mono-currency, abandons the 2030 targe

Staff Writer

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has changed its fixed 2030 timeline for the adoption of a mono-currency system to adopting a “conditions precedent” approach that prioritises sustained economic fundamentals over calendar dates.
Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu presenting the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, clarified

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RBZ unveils new ZiG Notes

RBZ unveils new ZiG Note
Staff Writer
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a new “Big Five” series of ZiG banknotes as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s local currency.

The notes, unveiled by RBZ Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu, will begin circulating on April 7, starting with the ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 denominations, while higher values will follow later.

Dr. Mushayavanhu said

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