IPEC, FSD Africa launch insurance sandbox to spur innovation, widen coverage
FSD Africa principal for innovation for resilience, Elias Omondi, described the launch as a major milestone for Zimbabwe’s insurance industry.
By Chen Williams
May. 16, 2026
Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills
The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
‘Funeral policies become a burden, not blessing’
In separate interviews, policyholders called on funeral assurance providers to clearly explain policy terms, waiting periods, exclusions, surrender values and pay-out structures.
By Tatenda Kunaka
May. 8, 2026
IPEC revokes Heritage Life licence, benefits frozen
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has revoked the licence of Heritage Life Limited, freezing policies and pension benefits for thousands of members.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 5, 2026
Retirement: Inevitable death sentence for Zim pensioners
The scars of the period have remained and insurance firms have been struggling to restore the trust and confidence lost during the hyperinflationary period.
By Harry Wilson
May. 2, 2026
ZPSF appeals for donor support amid growing pensioner hardship
ZPSF said rising costs and an increasing number of vulnerable beneficiaries have placed significant pressure on its ability to sustain deliveries nationwide.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 24, 2026
SecZim, DPC seal MoU to strengthen financial sector stability
“This MoU establishes a structured framework for cooperation, enabling us to better coordinate efforts in promoting market integrity, financial stability and sector resilience,” Berejena said.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 10, 2026
Ipec pushes for value for money in pension funds
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has introduced a framework to regulate fees charged by pension funds
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Apr. 10, 2026
Pension funds tighten grip on equities market
On the sell side, other financial institutions led disposals, offloading shares worth ZiG515,32 million (43,28%), while individual investors sold shares valued at over ZiG79,5 million (6,68%).
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 27, 2026
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