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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Agricultural insurance: A strategic growth opportunity for Zimbabwe’s insurers

Agricultural Insurance: A Strategic Growth Opportunity for Zimbabwe’s Insurer

Agriculture remains the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, employing the majority of the population, anchoring food security and contributing significantly to export earnings. Yet it is also the country’s most vulnerable productive sector, exposed to climate variability, droughts, floods, pests, diseases and volatile

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Are pension funds the weak link in Zimbabwe’s shrinking capital markets?

Are pension funds the weak link in Zimbabwe’s shrinking capital markets

Harare: Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and African Sun are the latest to announce plans to delist, both citing the same problem, chronic lack of liquidity.

The growing list of companies exiting Zimbabwe’s stock exchanges points to a deeper structural failure.
On the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, trading is heavily concentrated.

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Stakeholders consult on insurance of Public Assets in line with National Development Strategy 2

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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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Pensions, Insurers invest ZiG21 billion in 2025 as big institutions dominate market

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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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Alliance Insurance Company ordered to rebuild burnt factory

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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 explains rationale for proposed exit from ZSE Main Board

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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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IPEC marks 20 years as Government urges pragmatic approach to legacy issues

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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,

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