Author: Calvin Manika
Calvin Manika is a Zimbabwean journalist renowned for his in-depth reporting on insurance, financial inclusion, and social impact. With over five years 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.
Unveiling disparities: exploring the landscape of private health insurance and inequality in Zimbabwe
Mildred Ngwenya (45) vividly recounts the harrowing ordeal she endured when her son fell seriously ill in 2020. Despite being a loyal member of a heal [...]
The feasibility of parametric insurance in Zimbabwe
In many nations around the world, a knee-jerk response to catastrophes and disasters has resulted in fatalities and significant property damage. In th [...]
Life assurance industry in Zimbabwe experiences inflation-adjusted growth
Life insurance is a way you can protect your family and loved ones, even after you pass away. Rather than leaving your family with existing debt, fune [...]
The nexus between climate change and insurance in Zimbabwe amid damage and losses
Climate change is no longer being projected as an emerging risk but is a reality for insurance companies. Overall, physical risk, transition risk and [...]
The role of insurance for SMEs in Zimbabwe crucial for economic growth
The expansion of Zimbabwe’s economy is increasingly dependent on small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Since 2000, there has been a drop in employment l [...]
Zimbabwe’s insurance sector moving towards complete dollarisation
The insurance sector in Zimbabwe is moving towards complete dollarisation, as per data from the Insurance and Pension Commission (IPEC). Industry part [...]
Zimbabwe’s insurance industry – key trends and opportunities
The previously reliable and predictable global insurance industry is undergoing change. It is difficult to grow without losing profitability, climate [...]
Unclaimed pensions funds in Zimbabwe causing regulatory concern
Ten years after leaving his employment at a nearby factory, Clayton Mwembe, a Makwika resident in the coal-mining town of Hwange in Zimbabwe, continue [...]