Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim

Staff Writer

HARARE: Attending antenatal clinics or classes is important for the well-being of pregnant women and their babies as it equips them with knowledge, exposes them to screening and treatment for any health issues, Cimas Health Group’s doctor Martin Chirara has noted.

Dr Chirara was commenting in light of the theme for the recently commemorated World Health Day, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful

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ICZ launches integrated call centre 591

Staff Writer

Harare, The Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) has launched an integrated emergency call centre (591), accessible free across the country’s networks and linked to critical emergency services.

Chairman David Nyabadza, at the launch said the toll-free call centre is directly integrated with critical emergency services, such as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), ambulance services, insurers

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Macroeconomic stability a prerequisite for value preservation: RBZ

Staff Writer

HARARE, The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says pensions provide financial security and dignity in retirement, encouraging long-term savings and contributing significantly to national capital formation.

Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu, at a recent media awards ceremony, said importantly, the insurance and pensions industry in Zimbabwe has been playing a critical role in mobilising domestic

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IPEC Strengthens Commitment to Integrity with Pledge Signing Ceremony

IPEC Strengthens Commitment to Integrity with Pledge Signing Ceremony

Harare: The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) on Monday held the Board and Management Integrity Sensitisation and Integrity Pledge Signing Ceremony, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to ethical governance and transparency.

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) facilitated the ceremony held in Harare for the IPEC

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Insurance industry advised to think about optionality

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Insurance industry players have been advised to think about optionality when considering deals at a time. 2025 is promising to reflect an increase in transactions compared to prior years, Insurance24 reports.

This comes as an expert has warned that deals do not always work out, thus a need to have the capacity to deal with the aftermath.

Presenting on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic

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Sustainability reporting for listed entities now mandatory

Staff Writer

The Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB), the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) have announced mandatory sustainability reporting for all listed entities.

The mandate is in line with Statutory Instrument 134 of 2019 (Securities and Exchange (Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Listings Requirements) Rules, 2019), as well as ZSE Practice Note

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