Actuary lays out pensions industry revival plan

Speaking during the recent Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds 5th edition of the Principal Officers and Chairman’s convention in Bulawayo,
By Melody Chikono Oct. 22, 2024

Embrace UCPF Victoria Falls Hotel

The promoter will contribute land valued at US$1 million and inject US$2 151 544.98 in the project, implying that it will retain 51% in the project.
By Batanai Matsika Oct. 18, 2024

Pension funds get paltry contributions from employers

According to national statistics, the gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated at US$28 billion as of December 2022 with the pension funds’ assets contributing about 6%.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 25, 2024

Impact investments: An emerging asset class

Diverse sectors - Impact investing can span various sectors such as clean energy, affordable housing, healthcare, education, sustainable agriculture;
By Batanai Matsika May. 31, 2024

Ipec sets aside US$500k for pension loss compensation

Smith’s commission blamed the value erosion largely on poor regulatory enforcement and demonetisation of the local currency.
By Melody Chikono May. 26, 2024

Pensions sector shrinks by 50%: Ipec

Highlights on growth trends show that since 2020, the pension industry assets have been declining together with a number of active pension schemes.
By Melody Chikono May. 21, 2024

Zim's pension models need a revamp

In Zimbabwe, many people who have contributed to pension accounts for years end up with nothing when they retire.
By Melody Chikono May. 19, 2024

Pension funds numbers dip

Musevenzo said the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) would preserve and stabilise the value of pensions.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Apr. 29, 2024

Businesses under siege

This comes as the Zimbabwe dollar is being shunned in the market as it continues depreciating against major currencies such as the dollar.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 9, 2023