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

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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

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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
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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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Inside the significance of Econet’s OTC move

HARARE: On February 4, 2026, Econet announced its migration to an Over-The-Counter (OTC) platform on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). This is a special trading platform managed by the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

At first perceived as a routine corporate decision, the move signifies a strategic transformation with the potential to reshape Zimbabwe’s capital market and significantly increase

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CABS, Visa roll out virtual card to boost digital payments

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Central Africa Building Society (Central Africa Building Society) has partnered with global payments firm Visa to introduce new digital payment solutions in Zimbabwe, with a virtual card expected to be launched later this month.

The development comes as CABS continues to strengthen its footprint in the payments space, having recently emerged as the country’s third most popular card

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ZAPF rejects Econet defamation claim over advisory note

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The Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF) has been advised that it has strong prospects of successfully defending itself against a defamation claim threatened by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, following the issuance of a confidential advisory note on Econet’s proposed corporate restructuring.

In a detailed legal opinion seen by Insurance24, dated 19 February 2026, law firm

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