Ecobank bets on Zimbabwe’s lithium boom
EZL said Zimbabwe was at a key point in the global energy transition, with significant lithium resources and rising demand…
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Insurance and Pensions Commission’s sandbox attracts 10 tech-driven insurance products
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) says its newly launched Regulatory Sandbox has attracted strong industry interest, with about 10…
Ncube courts AIIB for infrastructure funding
Zimbabwe has stepped up its bid to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with Finance, Economic Development and Investment…
DPC fund surges 89% to US$28,8m on premium, investment gains
THE Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) grew its Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) by 89% to US$28,8 million in 2025, as a…
POSB and AFC Insurance Sign Bancassurance Partnership
The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has entered a strategic bancassurance partnership with the AFC Insurance Company, marking a significant…
RBZ cuts interest rate as inflation eases, ZiG maintains stability
“The MPC’s decision to reduce the Bank Policy rate does not entail easing monetary policy at this stage, but a…
POSB, AFC Insurance partnership leverages Mutapa synergies to deepen financial inclusion
The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) and AFC Insurance Company, both subsidiaries of the Mutapa Investment Fund entered into a…
Zimbabwe holds inflation below 5% as oil shock tests central bank’s hard-won gains
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation remained below 5% in May, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said, preserving one…
Treasury launches consultations for mid-term budget, 2027 strategy
THE Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has launched stakeholder consultations to gather input into the formulation of…
IDBZ gets substantive Chief Executive Officer
The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has appointed Mr Willing Zvirevo as its substantive Chief Executive Officer with…