The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is preparing to roll out a new and advanced trading system as part of its ongoing digital transformation drive aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and market accessibility.
According to The Herald, the transition marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of the country’s capital markets, with the upgraded platform expected to enhance the speed and reliability of trade executions while broadening participation from both local and international investors.
ZSE Chief Executive Officer Justin Bgoni said the exchange was entering a new phase of technological innovation designed to align Zimbabwe’s capital markets with global trading standards.
“The introduction of the new system is part of our broader efforts to ensure that the ZSE remains competitive, secure, and efficient,” Bgoni told The Herald. “We want to provide investors with a seamless experience while maintaining the highest levels of transparency and market integrity.”
The new system will replace the existing Automated Trading System (ATS) that has been in use for several years. The upgrade is expected to support enhanced data analytics, real-time monitoring, and integration with other financial platforms such as the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) and the Central Securities Depository (CSD).
Market analysts say the development will not only improve trading efficiency but also encourage more listings and investor participation by reducing operational bottlenecks.
ZSE officials added that the transition will be implemented in phases to ensure minimal disruption to trading activities. The exchange will also conduct system tests and user training to familiarise brokers and other stakeholders with the new platform ahead of full deployment.
The move comes as part of broader efforts by the Government of Zimbabwe to promote digital innovation and strengthen the country’s financial infrastructure, positioning the local capital market as a key driver of economic growth.
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