Government, stakeholders convene over fuel price shock: Fuel price hike implications for insurers and pension funds

Staff Writer

Government, business leaders and consumer representatives will meet this week to deliberate on Zimbabwe’s escalating fuel price pressures, amid growing concern over the knock-on effects on inflation, household welfare and broader economic stability.
The tripartite dialogue, organised by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), is scheduled for March 26 in Harare and is expected

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Stay the course: RBZ MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE

RESOLUTIONS OF THE MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 24 MARCH 2026

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe met on 24 March 2026 to deliberate on recent macroeconomic and financial developments, as well as the outlook for the economy.

The MPC welcomed the sustained disinflation trend that has seen annual inflation reaching a single digit level of 4.1% in January

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Zimbabwean insurance executive Lesley Ndlovu appointed CEO of AfrexInsure

Staff Writer

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

Staff Writer

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
Staff Writer
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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