Economy

  • Pension funds pour over ZWL$1.2 billion into Masvingo projects as Minister urges more investments
    Pension funds pour over ZWL$1.2 billion into Masvingo projects as Minister urges more investments Staff Writer Pension funds have injected more than ZWL$1.2 billion into infrastructure and social development projects across Masvingo Province over the past three years, in a wave of investments that has boosted housing delivery, healthcare, and education. The figures were revealed by the Minister of Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Corporate

  • Old Mutual says it continues to grow, despite suspension from trading
    Staff Writer Old Mutual Zimbabwe says engagements with authorities continue on the potential lifting of the suspension from trading on the main bourse, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). In June 2020, Old Mutual Zimbabwe, PPC, and Seed Co International were suspended by the government from Zimbabwe’s main bourse due to the fungibility of their shares. Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Markets

  • Tight liquidity and changing patterns of institutional investment are causing concern for Zimbabwe’s capital markets.
    Staff writer Zimbabwe’s capital markets are navigating a complex environment marked by tight liquidity, currency uncertainty, and shifting institutional investment patterns in the second half of the year. This is coming at a time when the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange turnover saw a total of 1.27 billion shares exchanging hands during the first half of the year, up 179% from 456 million shares were traded Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

International

  • 4 areas of growth for insurance businesses in 2025
    Driven by evolving customer needs, technological advances, and regulatory shifts, what has been key growth opportunities for 2025: 1)  Sports Insurance The global sports industry is rapidly expanding, driving higher demand for comprehensive insurance. As sports grow in both professional and recreational spheres, insurers will see an increased need for coverage addressing athlete injuries, event Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]

Analysis

  • Pension funds shifting away from traditional investments lines
    Staff Writer HARARE: Zimbabwe’s pension funds are now heavily invested in investment properties, a shift away from equity investments where traditionally the funds had the highest concentration. Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]