Diversified financial services provider Old Mutual Zimbabwe has ventured into the funeral services business to provide what it called "end-to-end funeral services".
The group will be opening its first branch in Pelandaba, Bulawayo, this month and there are plans to open other branches in strategic locations across the country.
In a statement, group CEO
"As a responsible business, we have continued to leverage on our experience and diverse presence in the market to provide service that is efficient, convenient, accessible.
Matsekete said the establishment of the funeral business added to the group's bouquet of integrated services designed to serve the community at all levels.
"It is testimony to our sustained confidence in the local market and our commitment to continue playing our role in the country's economic development."
OM, currently offers services to clients via a focused range of products including Life Assurance, Asset Management, Unit Trusts,
Through the funeral business,
Speaking on the opening of the Pelandaba branch last week, Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Managing Director,
"As an innovative business, we remain responsive to the aspirations and needs of our customers and the establishment of this end-to-end service will further strengthen the value proposition we offer our clients."
She added: "We remain committed to growing our footprint in the country through strategic, sustainable and ground-breaking investments and partnerships that generate value for both customers and shareholders."
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