ACTIVITY on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) overtook the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) during the first half of 2026, even though the latter still lists more companies. This comes as migrations from the ZSE to the VFEX have picked up following new streamlined rules introduced in April 2026. The trade-count on the VFEX grew…
VFEX overtakes ZSE in trading activity
The trade-count on the VFEX grew from 1 482 trades in January to 3 379 in June, a 128 percent increase. The ZSE recorded 2 347 trades in January and 2 436 in June, reflecting little overall movement, although trading activity dipped to 1 953 trades in April. The VFEX began the year with 865 fewer trades than the ZSE but ended June with 943 more trades than its counterpart.