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
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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
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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
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The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has launched a Regulatory Sandbox aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding financial inclusion and modernising Zimbabwe’s insurance and pensions sector through technology-driven solutions.
The initiative, officially unveiled in Harare last week, is expected to provide a controlled environment where innovators can test new insurance and
IPEC Sounds Alarm Over Governance Failures, Pension Fund Fragmentation
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VICTORIA FALLS — The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has raised concerns over governance failures, weak compliance, fragmented pension structures and growing integrity risks within Zimbabwe’s pensions industry, warning that poor stewardship is threatening retirement security for thousands of pensioners.
Addressing
Bgoni outlines new investment opportunities to strengthen pension fund returns
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ZSE Holdings ceo Justin Bgoni says ongoing reforms and product innovation within Zimbabwe’s capital markets are creating new opportunities for pension funds to improve long-term returns and better protect retirement savings from inflation and currency risks.
Addressing delegates at the Zimbabwe Association
Africa’s patient capital for economic transformation
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