2026 Budget Prioritises Microinsurance to Shield low-income Zimbabweans
Government has announced plans to strengthen the microinsurance framework to enhance social protection for low-income households and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). According to the 2026 National Budget Statement, microinsurance continues to play a vital role in cushioning vulnerable communities against financial shocks, with statistics pointing to at least 70 per cent of the […]
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Insurance Sector Set for Growth as NDS 2 Prioritises Market Reform
Zimbabwe’s insurance sector is expected to enter a period of renewed growth and greater competitiveness as Government implements targeted reforms under NDS 2. According to the Strategy, macro-economic stability will provide the foundation for a vibrant insurance market, supported by specific measures aimed at strengthening industry performance and retaining value within the domestic economy. The […]
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The pension sector is set for significant transformation under NDS 2, which outlines reforms aimed at widening coverage, strengthening sustainability and enhancing confidence among contributors and retirees. As of 2025, pension coverage is below 40% of the labour force, but Government aims to increase this to at least 45% by 2030. “This will be achieved […]
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Confidence in Long-Term Savings Key to National Development: NDS2
The recently launched National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) 2026–2030 places the restoration of confidence in long-term savings at the centre of financial sector reforms. The Strategy recognises the crucial role that insurance and pension funds play in mobilising stable, long-duration capital for national development. NDS 2 underscores that a robust insurance and pensions industry […]
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IPEC Successfully Hosts the OAISA Annual General Assembly in Harare
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) last week successfully hosted the 2025 meetings of the Organisation of African Insurance Supervisory Authorities (OAISA), bringing together Commissioners and senior representatives of insurance regulatory bodies from across the African continent. The series of engagements—comprising the Executive Committee meeting, Capacity Building Seminar, and the Annual General Assembly—affirmed Zimbabwe’s growing […]
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IPEC honoured to host the OAISA Annual General Assembly in Harare (17–20 November 2025)
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is pleased to announce that Zimbabwe will host the Organization of African Insurance Supervisory Authorities (OAISA) Annual General Assembly in Harare from Monday 17 November to Thursday 20 November 2025 in Harare. The gathering will bring together around insurance supervisory leaders and technical experts from across the continent to […]
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IPEC-Supported Medical Outreach Brings Relief to Over 1,500 Beneficiaries in Mbire and Mt Darwin
About 1,600 elderly people and road accident victims in Mbire and Mt Darwin districts of Mashonaland Central Province last week received free medical treatment, medicines, and health education during a medical outreach programme coordinated by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC). The outreach, conducted in partnership with the insurance and pensions industry players and the […]
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Prof Ncube calls for stronger African reinsurance and capital retention
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has called for the strengthening of Africa’s reinsurance capacity and the retention of capital within the continent to accelerate development and financial sovereignty. Speaking at the 29th African Reinsurance Forum in Harare, Prof. Ncube described reinsurance as “the silent engine behind confidence, entrepreneurship, and national […]
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AIO President calls for innovation and collaboration to strengthen Africa’s reinsurance Industry
President of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), Mr Yared Mola, has called on African reinsurers to embrace innovation, collaboration, and inclusion to build a resilient and globally competitive reinsurance industry, capable of driving the continent’s development agenda. Speaking at the 29th African Reinsurance Forum held in Harare, Mr Mola said African reinsurers have an opportunity […]
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Zimbabwe’s Warm Hospitality Shines as Harare Hosts African Reinsurance Forum
The Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 29th African Reinsurance Forum, Mr David Nyabadza, has expressed gratitude to delegates and partners for making the recently held event in Harare, a resounding success. In his welcome remarks, Mr Nyabadza said Zimbabwe was honoured to host Africa’s leading reinsurers, regulators, and policymakers, describing the […]
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