POSB Launches Solar and Starlink Loan Facility to Schools to improve sustainable energy and digital connectivity

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The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has unveiled a Solar and Starlink Loan, a transformative financing solution designed to help schools and staff in the education sector across Zimbabwe to access reliable solar energy and high-speed internet connectivity via Starlink.

Chief executive Garainashe Changunda in a statement said this people-centric initiative is a direct response to the

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First Mutual Holdings consolidates regional presence and plans to list a gold exchange-traded fund

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First Mutual Holdings (FMHL) Insurance Contract Revenue (ICR) for the half-year period to June 30, 2024, grew by 15 percent year-on-year to US$84,009 mln compared to US$73,193 mln for the same period in 2023, primarily driven by increased customer uptake.

Chief executive Doug Hoto told shareholders at the group’s annual general meeting (AGM) that the pure USD ICR contribution remained

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Old Mutual Insurance bets on innovation and market expansion to power growth

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OLD Mutual Insurance Company says its aggressive drive to expand market reach and roll out innovative products underpinned double-digit revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Gross premium written (GPW) rose 10% to ZiG1,137 billion from ZiG1,040 billion in 2023, buoyed by new business acquisition and a strong retail portfolio, which grew to contribute 40% of GPW compared

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ZSE Holdings self-lists, commences trading Friday, 11 July 2025

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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings (ZSEH) has self-listed on its Main Board by way of introduction, and trading of its securities will commence on July 11, 2025.

Chief executive Justin Bgoni said the listing is part of the ZSE’s transformational journey, which began in 2020 and is now coming to a close with the accomplishment of ZSE Holdings’ self-listing on the ZSE.

He said

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FMHL insurance contract revenue growth spurred by sustained customer confidence

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First Mutual Holdings (FMHL) consolidated Insurance Contract Revenue (“ICR”) for the period ended 31 March 2025 was $41.7 million, reflecting a 17% increase compared to the prior year.

The group in a trading update said the growth was driven by sustained customer confidence in the Group’s insurance offerings.

Absolute foreign currency (USD, BWP and MZN) constituted 82% of the Group’s

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POSB Introduces the Instant Payday Loan to Boost Financial Inclusion

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Harare, The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has unveiled one of its newest financial product — the POSB Payday Loan — a fast, flexible, and fully automated loan facility designed to give customers the freedom to manage their finances with ease and confidence.

With the POSB Payday Loan, customers no longer need to wait for payday to take care of life’s important moments. Whether

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POSB continues to champion financial inclusion

POSB Continues Sponsorship Of The Capital Markets High School Quit

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Harare: The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and financial literacy by continuing its sponsorship of the 2025 Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition, which officially kicked off on Thursday.

This year’s competition holds special significance as it coincides with

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