Govt fast-tracks health insurance after donor funding cuts

GOVERNMENT is fast-tracking the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to safeguard essential health services following recent cuts to global donor funding, Health and Child Care
By Tatenda Kunaka Feb. 6, 2026

Ipec calls for policyholder protection

The sector also continues to struggle with policies lapsing after sale. Policy lapses are mainly attributed to affordability issues and changes in policyholders’ circumstances. 
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Jan. 23, 2026

IIZ lays groundwork for 2026, eyes targeted skills development

THE Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) has begun laying the groundwork for its 2026 initiatives, with a renewed focus on targeted skills development and closer engagement with industry stakeholders
By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 20, 2026

How e-commerce transforms Zim’s insurance sector

As the world continues to digitalise albeit at various levels,
By Newsday Dec. 28, 2025

Road Accident Fund: Lifeline in making or crisis in the offing?

Shumba said the industry has raised these fears before, but the scale of the proposed reform requires deeper and more frequent engagement.
By Melody Chikono Dec. 12, 2025

Incapacitated Zimbabwe insurers push US$292k offshore

Siwela said Zimbabwean insurers remained too small and too thinly capitalised to absorb major risks resulting in low retention. 
By Melody Chikono Dec. 7, 2025

Investors eye policy signals

Trading activity was particularly vibrant: turnover jumped 35%, climbing from US$6,8 million to US$9,1 million. 
By Kudakwashe Taimo Dec. 5, 2025

Cross-border insurance efforts stalled by fragmented regulations

The insurance executive said the lack of shared platforms, systems and pooled capabilities was driving up operational costs and weakening competitiveness, especially for smaller players. 
By Melody Chikono Nov. 24, 2025

Foreign investors headache for local insurers

“Then, my issue is on the insurance that comes packaged with these investors from offshore,” one delegate said. 
By Melody Chikono Nov. 23, 2025