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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) in partnership with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC), Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), and other stakeholders participated in the 13th edition of Global Money Week (GMW) 2025 under the theme: “Think before you follow, wise money tomorrow.”
The outreach programmes were hosted in Matabeleland North from 3-7 March 2025 and in Harare from 17-21 March. A total of 8,580 students and 413 teachers were engaged from the two provinces. In Matebeleland North 4,101 students and 151 teachers were reached from 9 schools in Tsholotsho, Hwange and Lupane.
Whereas the official GMW is 17-21 March, Zimbabwe financial market regulators agreed to extend the outreach throughout March and also May for greater impact. Between 17 and 21 March, an exhibition was held in Harare at the RBZ Sports Club which saw participation from regulated entities reaching 481 students and 33 teachers. After an interactive session at the SECZim stand, one of the students commented, “During my visit to the SECZim stand, I learned a key lesson from the Global Money Week theme: ‘Think Before You Follow, Wise Money Tomorrow.’ It taught me to avoid blindly following trends, peer pressure, risky investments, get-rich-quick schemes and impulsive spending. As SECZim advised, a wise young person makes informed decisions today for a secure financial future.” This feedback is an illustration of the impact that the sessions have on young people.
The Commission and partners from the financial sector have demonstrated significant growth in their efforts to promote financial inclusion through Global Money Week (GMW) outreach programmes over the past three years. In 2023, the initiative reached 2,004 students and 20 teachers in Matabeleland South and Harare, marking a modest but important start. By 2024, participation expanded to 2,294 students and 80 teachers in Masvingo and Harare, reflecting a 14.5% increase in student engagement.
However, the most remarkable progress was seen in 2025, when GMW outreach programmes reached 8,580 students and 413 teachers across Matabeleland North and Harare a staggering 274% growth in student participation and a 416% rise in teacher engagement compared to 2024. This growth underscores SECZim’s commitment to broadening financial literacy and inclusion, progressively extending its reach to more provinces in Zimbabwe.
The Commission also joined other stakeholders at the CEO’s Roundtable which was held on 21 March 2025. SECZim made a presentation on ‘Technology adoption in the Capital Markets: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Direction’ and highlighted how technology improves transparency in capital markets by providing real-time data and analytics, fostering trust in the investment ecosystem.
Building on this momentum, SECZim will extend its financial literacy drive in line with the #MySchool campaign, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative encouraging individuals and corporates to give back to former schools as a way of developing the capital market sustainably. Mashonaland Central and Midlands are target regions for May 2025, where schools and communities will be visited for interactive financial outreach programmes. This aligns with the Commission’s mandate to promote investor education, market integrity, and financial resilience.
Stakeholders interested in partnering with SECZim for GMW 2025 programmes or #MySchool campaign in Mashonaland Central and Midlands are encouraged to contact the Commission.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim), is a statutory body, established in terms of section 3 of the Securities and Exchange Act [Chapter 24:25], to regulate the capital markets and provide investor protection. The Commission’s main thrust is to encourage the development of a free, fair, efficient, transparent, and orderly capital market. The Commission reports directly to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. SECZim oversees over 200 capital markets intermediaries and collective investment schemes.
