New pension fund enters market, targets informal players
Launched in 2024, Donhodzo operates under two subsidiaries — Donhodzo Micro-Pension Fund and Donhodzo Microfinance.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Apr. 30, 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
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
Windfall for 33k pensioners ...some to get US$100k compensation
Bulawayo branch manager Perseverance Dube during the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union’s Gwanda regional meeting held last week.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 4, 2024
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
Unified Councils Pension Fund seeks US$3m for new hotel
A prospectus prepared by UCPF financial advisors, Switzview Wealth Management, showed that UCPF intends to raise a total amount of approximately US$2 995 726,40 by way of a private placement.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 10, 2024
Funeral assurers seek solution to investment hurdles
Pension funds are legally required to allocate at least 20% of their investment portfolios to prescribed assets, while life assurance companies must invest 15%.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Sep. 27, 2024
Unpacking the Mutapa Investment Fund (II)
The Fund has one of the most sophisticated investment strategies and most transparent institutional set-ups among its peers.
By Prosper Chitambara
Aug. 2, 2024
