Zimbabwe’s First USD-Based REIT Goes Public As Investor Interest Grows
TLDR
- Zimbabwe welcomed its first US dollar-denominated real estate investment trust (REIT) this month with the listing of EAGLE REIT on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)
- Managed by Fidelity Life Asset Management, the REIT aims to raise $62 million, with $24.5 million already secured via private placement
- EAGLE REIT joins Tigere and Revitus REITs listed on the ZSE but distinguishes itself by being the first USD REIT in the country
Zimbabwe welcomed its first US dollar-denominated real estate investment trust (REIT) this month with the listing of EAGLE REIT on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), marking a milestone for the country’s real estate and capital markets.
Managed by Fidelity Life Asset Management, the REIT aims to raise $62 million, with $24.5 million already secured via private placement. Funds will be deployed into property projects in Victoria Falls and Mazowe.
The VFEX was chosen over the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) for its dollar-based structure, which offers clearer value preservation amid local currency volatility. EAGLE REIT joins Tigere and Revitus REITs listed on the ZSE but distinguishes itself by being the first USD REIT in the country.
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Key Takeaways
EAGLE REIT’s debut signals growing demand for stable, income-generating assets in Zimbabwe’s inflation-prone economy. With 47% of managed funds now allocated to real estate—up from 43.6% last quarter—investors are turning to REITs to preserve value, access property-linked income, and avoid currency devaluation risks. REITs offer liquidity and passive exposure, aligning with investor preferences for steady dividends over speculative gains. The success of Tigere REIT, now paying its 10th dividend, has validated the model. While concerns over price bubbles persist, demand for warehousing, retail space, and affordable housing remains unmet. EAGLE REIT may help bridge these gaps while unlocking a new avenue for USD-based capital formation.
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