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Z Zimnat

About Us

Empowering Zimbabwe's
future since 1946.

Zimnat is Zimbabwe's trusted financial services group — offering life assurance, general insurance, microfinance and asset management to individuals, families and businesses across the nation.

1946

Year established — over 75 years of trusted service

$92M

Asset base managed across all four business units

A-

Global credit rating for both life and short-term insurance

4

Business units serving individuals, families and companies

Our Mission

To become the most empowering partner for African dreams — providing accessible, reliable and innovative financial solutions that enable our clients to protect, finance and grow.

Our Vision

To empower the success of African aspirations — building a future where every Zimbabwean has the financial tools they need to achieve their goals and secure their family's wellbeing.

Our core values

The principles that guide everything we do at Zimnat.

Integrity

Honest and transparent in all our dealings with clients and partners.

Empathy

Understanding and responding to the real needs of our customers.

Partnership

Building lasting relationships built on trust and mutual success.

Sustainability

Protecting the long-term interests of clients, communities and the planet.

Empowerment

Enabling clients to take control of their financial futures with confidence.

Global Partnership

A Sanlam Emerging Markets partnership

In 2015, Sanlam Emerging Markets acquired a 40% stake in Zimnat — bringing global expertise and best practices to Zimbabwe's financial sector. This partnership strengthened our capacity to deliver world-class financial services to Zimbabweans.

In March 2017, Zimnat rebranded to reflect this strengthened global connection while maintaining our deep local roots and commitment to Zimbabweans.

Our global footprint →

Masawara Holdings

60% stake in General Insurance, Life Assurance & Asset Management

Sanlam Emerging Markets

40% stake acquired 2015 — bringing global financial expertise

First Capital Bank

Bancassurance partnership expanding coverage across Zimbabwe

BancABC & Stanbic

Additional banking partnerships for wider service accessibility