Cross-border insurance efforts stalled by fragmented regulations
EFFORTS to build an integrated cross-border insurance market in Africa remain stalled as fragmented regulation, weak infrastructure and limited industry…
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RBZ’s financial unit boosts currency stability
IN a concerted effort to safeguard Zimbabwe’s financial stability and maintain its international standing, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial…
Micro-insurers target unexplored segments
Micro-insurance providers across emerging markets, including Zimbabwe, are increasingly focusing on product customisation, distribution partnerships and climate-related risks to tap…
When the Company Closed, Her Pension Didn’t: Memory’s Lesson on Retirement Security
When Memory Dube walked into her workplace one Monday morning and found the gates locked with a “Company Closed” notice,…
Ipec sets out ambitious 2025-2026 agenda
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has set out an ambitious 2025–2026 strategic agenda aimed at strengthening regulation, boosting market…
Govt urges insurers to prepare for monocurrency
GOVERNMENT has moved to reassure the insurance sector that no value will be lost on existing US dollar policies as…
IIZ wants Africa to overhaul insurance model
IIZ president Clementine Chinyuku made the remarks during her opening address at the ongoing Southern Africa Insurance Indaba in Victoria…
NMB secures US$15m for agric sector
NMB Bank has secured US$15 million for on-lending to the country’s agriculture sector, the parent company has said. In a…
Econet pays ZiG4.3bn in taxes
(NewsDay Live) – Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has paid over $4.3 billion in taxes to the national fiscus, according to the…
Livestock and crops now bankable assets
FARMERS have emerged as major beneficiaries of the national collateral registry system, with the platform proving to be a game-changer…