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  1. A capital market platform has been launched in Bulawayo, complementing the existing ecosystem of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

New VFEX Platform in Zimbabwe Surpasses ZSE in Market Value

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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VFEX was established as a capital formation platform in Zimbabwe. On October 8, 2026, VFEX surpassed the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in market value, indicating a shift toward dollar-denominated investments. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange continues to experience shallow liquidity and thin turnover, according to reports.

From thezimbabwemail.com

Why it matters

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The launch of VFEX provides an alternative capital market platform, complementing the existing ecosystem in Zimbabwe. This shift to dollar-denominated securities may influence how capital is allocated within the nation's financial markets.

A capital market platform was launched in Bulawayo, complementing the existing ecosystem of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

From thezimbabwemail.com

Who's involved

  • ZimbabweThe sovereign state where the new capital formation platform operates.
  • Zimbabwe Stock ExchangeThe existing stock exchange located in Harare, which VFEX has surpassed in market value.
  • Old MutualA pan-African investment group that utilized the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange for secondary listing during migration to VFEX.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Old MutualSpeculative

    Listing success on VFEX might improve Old Mutual's access to international capital.

  • Reserve Bank of ZimbabweSpeculative

    The shift to a dollar-denominated bourse could increase pressure on the ZiG currency stability.

How it developed

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  1. CBZ Holdings is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, while ZSE operates in ZiG and VFEX offers USD-denominated securities.Sub-event
  2. VFEX surpassed ZSE in market value, signaling a shift to dollar-denominated investments.1 source
  3. Old Mutual was reported trading on VFEX in comparison to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.Sub-event
  4. Strive Masiyiwa moved Econet to the VFEX platform in Zimbabwe.Sub-event
  5. VFEX is established as a capital formation platform in Zimbabwe.1 source

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