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Who We Are

Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

First Mutual Holdings Limited is a leading financial management group in Zimbabwe offering services in risk management, wealth creation and wealth management in the insurance sector.

The Group has more than a hundred years of serving Zimbabwe by provision of economic dignity though its strategic business units. We have diverse interests in life assurance, health insurance, short term insurance; short term re-insurance; long term re-insurance; wealth management, property sector, funeral services and microfinance housed under the following subsidiaries; First Mutual Life, First Mutual Health, NicozDiamond Insurance, First Mutual Reinsurance, FMRE Property & Casualty (Botswana), First Mutual Wealth Management, First Mutual Properties, First Mutual Funeral Services and First Mutual Microfinance.

Our Investment Case

What sets FMHL apart as an investment opportunity

First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity as a diversified, regionally integrated financial services group anchored in stability, innovation, and sustainability. With operations spanning life and health insurance, reinsurance, general insurance, microfinance, property and wealth management, FMHL offers access to resilient revenue streams across high-growth Southern African markets. Backed by a strong governance framework, robust regulatory capital, and a forward-looking sustainability strategy, FMHL is well positioned to deliver shareholder value through economic cycles.

  • Integrated across life, health, funeral, property, reinsurance, wealth, and microfinance – reducing earnings volatility.
  • Presence in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, and Malawi provides geographic diversification and currency risk mitigation.
  • Over USD 156 million in insurance revenue and growing rental income base from a high-quality property portfolio.
  • Strong and expanding footprint in underpenetrated markets – supporting long-term revenue and client growth.
  • Winner of the National ESG and Responsible Business Achievement Award 2024.
  • Embedded ESG targets across business lines, with a formal Group Sustainability Strategy in development.
  • Early adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 and S2) positions FMHL as a reporting leader.
  • Proven track record of delivering social impact through inclusive financial products, affordable health cover, and community education via the First Mutual Foundation.
  • Board and executive leadership bring actuarial, financial, legal, and risk expertise aligned with strategic sustainability.
  • All regulated subsidiaries exceed capital adequacy thresholds – ensuring resilience and regulatory headroom.
  • Rigorous enterprise risk management (ERM), compliance, and audit functions drive operational integrity.
  • Stable shareholder base, strong dividend discipline (USD 1.2M declared for FY2024), and transparent financial reporting under IFRS.

Meet our management team

Leadership That Drives Vision and Excellence

Meet our board of directors guiding our vision and strategy to elevate investor value.

Douglas Hoto

Group Chief Executive Officer

William Marere

Group Finance Officer

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to the most common queries about First Mutual Holdings Limited, from our services and investments to shareholder insights and beyond.

When do you release your financial results?2024-12-10T15:57:17+02:00

Our year-end is December. Abridged full year results are usually released in mid-March of the following year. Our half year-end is June, and the half year results are usually released in mid-September of the same year.

You may sign-up to receive email notifications of future release of our financial reports here.

How can I obtain a copy of the annual report and accounts?2024-12-10T15:54:30+02:00

An archive of our current and historical annual reports (together with other financial reports) is available on our website for download for free here.

You may sign-up to receive email notifications of future release of our financial reports here.

Can I have my dividends paid directly into my bank account?2024-12-10T15:57:29+02:00

Yes. Contact our transfer secretaries with your banking details by submitting a ticket here.

I would like to invest in the FMHL shares but I am not sure of the requirements2024-12-10T15:57:12+02:00

You need the services of any registered stock broker in Zimbabwe in order to buy or sell shares listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Their contact details are available on the stock exchange website.

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