Can IPEC Protect Medical Aid Policyholders Without Controlling Costs?
No regulator can credibly claim to protect policyholders if prices remain opaque, inconsistent and detached from the contribution base that members and employers can realistically sustain.
By Jacob Mutisi
16h ago
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
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
Bloodbath as 372 pension funds face closure
Analysts said this scenario directly threatens the future benefits of thousands of employees.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 16, 2026
Frustrated markets push back as insurers default on claims
Ipec’s short-term insurance report for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, highlighted a continuing surge in complaints.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 16, 2026
Financial services hold firm amid turbulence
Capital markets activity improved meaningfully in the second half of 2025, supported by improved investor sentiment.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Dec. 19, 2025
Prescribed assets projects struggle to secure funding:US$86m worth of deals fail to take off
ABOUT US$86 million worth of projects classified under the “prescribed asset” bracket failed to attract investment from Zimbabwe’s pension funds last year,
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 18, 2025
Ipec cracks whip on life insurance providers
Ipec commissioner Grace Muradzikwa said the process was meant to clean up the current product offering.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 6, 2025
