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
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
Staff Writer
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
Insurance, pension funds face sweeping ESG overhaul as IPEC tightens regulation
Staff Writer
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s insurance companies and pension funds are set for their biggest operational and invest
Staff Writer
The Government’s decision to compel private hospitals to provide emergency treatment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, marks one of the most significant healthcare policy shifts in recent years.
While the amendments to the Medical Services Act are designed to protect patients from being denied life-saving care because of financial hardship, they also fundamentally
Staff Writer
Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance industry entered 2026 on a stronger financial footing, with most insurers comfortably meeting regulatory capital requirements and underwriting profitability improving despite a more challenging operating environment.
However, beneath the encouraging numbers, the latest Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) sector report shows an industry grappling
Staff Writer
Zimbabwe’s insurance sector must urgently invest in continuous professional development, mentorship and skills development to build a resilient industry capable of withstanding technological and market disruptions, Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) president Dr Clementine Chinyuku has said.
Speaking at the IIZ Winter School 2026 last week, held under the theme, “Future-Proofing
Staff Writer
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has ordered all insurance, reinsurance, pension and funeral assurance entities to submit statutory quarterly reports on time and ensure they are properly signed off, following repeated delays and poor-quality submissions across the industry.
In Circular 14 of 2026 dated May 18, IPEC said the directive was issued
Staff Writer
The commissioning of the first 10 megawatts (MW) phase of the Glovers Solar Plant in Munyati marks a significant boost to Zimbabwe’s electricity supply, with the Public Service Commission (PSC)-backed project expected to ease pressure on the national grid and reduce dependence on costly power imports.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned the US$9,5 million first phase last Friday,
Please find the attached Circular 13 of 2026 and the IPEC amendment act Circular 13 of 2026 Act No. 2, 2026 Insurance & Pensions Commission Amendment
Staff Writer
Zimbabwe’s insurance and pensions sector is set for far-reaching regulatory changes following the promulgation of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Amendment Act, 2026, which significantly broadens the powers and functions