Author: Calvin Manika
Calvin Manika is a Zimbabwean journalist renowned for his in-depth reporting on insurance, financial inclusion, and social impact. With near a decade of experience, he has contributed to prominent media outlets such as Al Jazeera, The Continent, The Independent UK, and is our resident contributor in Zimbabwe.
Insurers eye Zimbabwe’s informal sector for new opportunities
Zimbabwe’s expanding informal sector could present a ready market for insurers. Research by the World Bank supports that even though the majority of c [...]
Insurers challenged to adapt to change, or risk being left behind
The insurance industry is facing an inflection point as the accelerated adoption of emerging technologies, and the development of new insurance soluti [...]
Insurance industry outlook in Zimbabwe amid economic and market trends
Zimbabwe's insurance market is expanding, but it is still lagging behind in several important areas, players were warned at the three-day Institute of [...]
Harnessing the power of big data: A new era for insurance and InsurTech in Zimbabwe
In the rapidly evolving world of insurance and insurtech, the term “big data” is gaining significant traction. Professionals in Zimbabwe’s insurance s [...]
Innovation and emerging technologies dominate IIZ conference
Innovation and emerging technologies were top of mind among attendees at the 2023 Institute of Insurance of Zimbabwe (IIZ) Annual Conference.
As ma [...]
Defined contributions in focus as pensions experts discuss sustainability
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Ongoing shifts in demographics and consumer preferences will have a significant impact on the global p [...]
Les cotisations définies au centre de l’attention alors que les experts en retraite discutent de la durabilité
Les changements démographiques et les préférences des consommateurs en cours auront un impact significatif sur le secteur mondial des fonds de pension [...]
Zimbabwe’s multi-year journey to pension fund compensation regulation
After a journey spanning many years, Zimbabwe’s ‘Loss of Value’ regulations have finally been gazetted. The gazette is dated 29 September 2023, with a [...]
Surge in funeral assurance business written in Zimbabwe
The latest quarterly update from the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Zimbabwe shows an improved performance in the funeral assurance business [...]
Zimbabwe’s pensioners caught in the torn social safety nets: the call for better social protection regulation
In the heart of Harare’s Central Business District in Zimbabwe, a stark scene unfolds in the middle of the night. Elderly citizens, aged between 65 to [...]