The Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has launched its 20th anniversary commemorations, bringing together government, regulators, industry stakeholders, development partners and the media to mark two decades of insurance and pensions regulation in Zimbabwe. At the event, Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa framed the milestone as a marker of IPEC’s evolution into a modern regulator with risk-based supervision and forward-looking reforms. Speakers pointed to IPEC’s early development during a difficult economic period and its subsequent expansion in technical capacity, including building a multidisciplinary team covering actuarial, risk, economics, accounting, legal and ICT capabilities. The Deputy Minister linked this capacity to a move away from reactive regulation toward proactive, evidence-driven policymaking, and said Government remains committed to working with IPEC and industry to consolidate reforms and rebuild confidence in long-term financial contracts. IPEC’s Board Chair Albert Nduna reaffirmed the Board’s strategic oversight role, while Commissioner Grace Muradzikwa said the anniversary programme will also include education-focused initiatives aimed at giving back to communities.

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