Bereaved families endure fresh torment as funeral costs rocket
In a country where unemployment hovers above 95% and businesses continue to collapse at an alarming rate, the financial burden is even heavier on those without stable incomes.
By Julia Ndlela
Feb. 14, 2025
US aid freeze: Time for Zim to redefine development paradigm
The suspension threatens to unravel years of progress in healthcare delivery, particularly in combating HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jan. 28, 2025
Pension contribution arrears reach US$54m
CONTRIBUTION arrears in Zimbabwe’s pensions industry surged by 53% in the third quarter of 2024 to US$53,81 million, accounting for 2,5% of the industry’s assets.
By Melody Chikono
Jan. 17, 2025
ZAPF worries over Ipec Bill over-regulation
Phiri also described the Bill as ambiguous on several fronts and urged experts to seek clarity on its implications.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 17, 2025
Heartless exploitation of depressed citizens
It is grossly unfair for individuals to make significant contributions to a pension fund, expecting a decent pay out in retirement, only to receive a paltry sum.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 10, 2025
As 2024 ends, insurers fret over govt third-party insurance takeover
However, to this day, local players are yet to receive any details on how this takeover will occur.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 31, 2024
Ipec wants more climate sustainability disclosures.
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) is seeking more disclosures from regulated entities to assess if they are offering climate change and sustainability related initiatives.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 1, 2024
Pensions industry income dips 49%
Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation of 2008 to 2009 eroded the value of most savings, including pension savings.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Nov. 29, 2024
Direct insurance policies up 12% in Q2
Ipec said all 19 short-term insurers reported capital positions above minimum requirement, with these insurers recording an average capital position of ZiG60,46 million as of June.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 20, 2024
Bulawayo police crack down on Entumbane drug syndicate
Local
By Bongile Moyo and Peter Dube
Feb. 21, 2025
