ZSE Holdings to Migrate to New Trading and Settlement Systems in November

 

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings Limited has announced plans to migrate to a new Automated Trading System and Central Securities Depository platform across both the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, effective 10 November 2025.

In a public notice issued on 10 October, the bourse said the move forms part of its digital transformation strategy aimed at modernising market infrastructure and improving efficiency in trading and settlement processes.

ZSE Holdings said it had engaged various market participants to obtain input and feedback ahead of the system rollout. The new system is expected to enhance the investor experience through automation, strengthen market surveillance, and provide improved security, scalability, and flexibility to accommodate future innovations.

The transition will also promote product diversification for both the ZSE and VFEX, allowing the exchanges to expand their range of financial instruments and services.

According to the implementation schedule, User Acceptance Tests with market participants will run from 16 October to 7 November 2025, followed by the official system launch on 10 November 2025. 

Post go-live system optimisation will continue until 1 January 2026.

ZSE Holdings expressed confidence in a smooth migration process, citing strong support from market stakeholders.