AIRDC2026Zimbabwe Conference
Conference Theme
"Strengthening Insurance Resilience for Developing Countries Amid Geopolitical and Technological Disruptions"
Conference Dates
27–30 September 2026
Venue
Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare
Member Countries
28 Countries
Expected Delegates
500+ Professionals
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24th AIRDC Conference · 27 to 30 September 2026
Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Welcome Messages
Words from Our Leaders
Januario Aliwalas
Secretary General
AIRDC
Welcome, esteemed delegates, industry leaders, and honored guests, to the AIRDC Zimbabwe Conference.
Mr. Patrick Kusikwenyu
LOC Chairman
24th AIRDC Conference 2026
Distinguished guests, fellow insurers and reinsurers — a very warm welcome to Harare, the Sunshine City, and to Zimbabwe.
About AIRDC
Association of Insurers and Reinsurers of Developing Countries
Learn more about AIRDC — its history, membership, objectives, and work across developing insurance markets worldwide.
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Years of excellence
Delegates
Industry professionals
Countries
Member countries worldwide
Members
Full & associate members
Speakers
World-Class Speakers
Industry leaders, regulators, innovators, and policymakers from across the globe.
Dr. Aaron Issa Anafure
AIRDC President and Chief Executive Officer
Quality Life Assurance Company (QLAC)
Dr. Aaron Issa Anafure is an accomplished Ghanaian insurance executive and corporate leader with extensive experience in insurance management, financial services and corporate governance. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Quality Life Assurance Company (QLAC) and has previously served as CEO of SIC Life and CDH Life Insurance Company Limited. Dr. Anafure holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Management, specialising in Corporate Governance, from Swiss Management Centre (SMC), Switzerland. He also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Finance and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration, Marketing, both from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), University of Ghana. In addition to his university qualifications, he holds a Diploma from the West African Insurance Institute (WAII), Liberia, and is a Fellow of the West African Insurance Institute, The Gambia, and the Insurance Institute of Ghana. He is also a Chartered Insurer of the UK.
Dr. Tawanda Collins Muzamwese
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Toxiconsol Consultancy t/a African Sustainability Consultants
Tawanda Collins Muzamwese is an International ESG Consultant who has carried out audits, training and consultancy in more than 100 businesses drawn from 30 countries across the world. He has trained over 5 000 people in sustainability. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Toxiconsol Consultancy t/a African Sustainability Consultants. His experience spans 17 years working with manufacturing, mining, construction, security, service, aviation, energy and international organisations. He earned a PhD from the University of Twente, Netherlands. He also received a Master of Environmental and Energy Management (Cum Laude/Distinction) from Universiteit Twente, Netherlands and a BSc (Hons) Applied Environmental Science (Distinction/First Class) from the University of Zimbabwe. He is Certified in Benefit Cost Analysis, Valuing Life and Health by the Harvard University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA and also Certified in Sustainable Development in Extractive Industries by Columbia University, New York, USA. He is a Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, certified by DQS and PECB, Canada. Tawanda is a leading expert in Sustainability Reporting, certified on AA 1000 Sustainability Assurance by MAS Business School, Spain. He has done consultancy, auditing and training in the Netherlands, Germany, United States of America, China, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, South Korea, Ghana, Uganda, Israel, Kingdom of Bahrain, Egypt, Eritrea, Lesotho, Malawi and Tanzania among others. In 2018, he became the first Zimbabwean certified on AA 1000 Sustainability Assurance by MAS Business School, Spain and the first Zimbabwean certified to assure sustainability reports and ESG claims made by companies. In 2022, he received the Alumni Impact Award from the United States Department of State in Washington DC and in 2023 received the Exchange Alumni Lifetime Impact Award from the US Embassy in Harare.
Dr. Clementine Chinyuku
Group Head, Life
WAICA Re
Dr. Clementine Chinyuku is the Group Head, Life at WAICA Re and has over 20 years of expertise spanning Reinsurance, Life Assurance, Administration, and technical training. Dr. Chinyuku holds an LLB (Law) degree from the University of South Africa, a Master's Degree in Risk and Insurance from the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe, and a PhD in Business Studies and Administration from the University of Zambia. She is also a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA). Dr. Chinyuku serves as President of the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) and is a member of the Life Offices Association Board. She has served as the 1st Vice President of Women in Insurance Zimbabwe (WIZ) and as a member of the Credsure Health board. She has received several awards, including GRC Ambassador of the Year at the Women in Governance, Risk & Compliance Awards (2024) and Outstanding Insurance Leader of the Year (Gold Winner) at the Megafest Women's Business Awards (2024). Dr. Chinyuku also received the prestigious Angaza Award as one of the top 10 women to watch in the financial services sector in Africa, ranking number 3 out of over 100 participants in 2025. Beyond her professional role, Dr. Chinyuku is passionate about mentoring the next generation of insurance professionals and dedicates her time to training at the local, regional, and international levels. She is committed to empowering young professionals in the industry and building a legacy of excellence through skills development and mentoring.
Livingstone Magorimbo, FIA, FASSA
Group Chief Actuary
First Mutual Holdings Limited
Livingstone Magorimbo is the Group Chief Actuary of First Mutual Holdings Limited, bringing a wealth of pan-African financial services experience to the executive leadership team. He oversees actuarial governance, product strategy, and risk mitigation across the Group's operations in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, and Malawi. Before joining First Mutual, Livingstone served as the CEO of Tangerine Life Insurance in Nigeria, where he successfully engineered major mergers and acquisitions to expand the business into a multi-line insurance and pension group. Over his distinguished career, he has held key leadership positions at premier insurance institutions in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Ghana. A Fellow of both the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) and the Actuarial Society of South Africa, Livingstone is the current President of the Actuarial Society of Zimbabwe (ASZ). He remains dedicated to harnessing technology to foster financial inclusion and social mobility across emerging African markets.
Derek Masvosvere
Regional Sales Head, Africa
LinkShadow
Derek Masvosvere is a cybersecurity and technology leader with extensive experience spanning Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, working with global organisations and technology companies across diverse markets. His career includes consulting experience with IBM and PwC, followed by senior cybersecurity and channel roles with tech leaders such as Darktrace and SentinelOne, where he worked closely with enterprise customers, technology partners, and cybersecurity ecosystems across the region. Derek currently serves as Regional Sales Head, Africa at LinkShadow, helping organisations strengthen their cyber defence capabilities and navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. With a background combining technology consulting, cybersecurity, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market leadership, Derek brings a practical and regional perspective on the evolution of cyber threats and how organisations can build stronger, more resilient digital ecosystems.
Emmanuel Okyere Amoah
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of Insurance
National Insurance Commission (NIC)
Emmanuel Okyere Amoah serves as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of Insurance at the National Insurance Commission (NIC) of Ghana. In this role, he supports executive decision-making and strategic planning, contributing to the Commission's efforts to modernise Ghana's insurance industry through technology-driven initiatives and inclusive policy frameworks. With over sixteen years of experience in insurance operations, regulation, and compliance, Emmanuel brings a wealth of industry expertise to his work. His professional background includes specialised training as an Insurance Investigator, which has equipped him with significant experience in regulatory enforcement, risk assessment, and market oversight. He also possesses strong corporate governance credentials, having previously served as Board Secretary to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana. Currently, Emmanuel plays a key role in supporting the leadership of the National Insurance Commission in its mission to sanitise the insurance market, enhance consumer confidence, increase insurance penetration, and position Ghana as a leading insurance hub in Africa. Emmanuel is a graduate of the University of Ghana, the West African Insurance Institute, and the Ghana Insurance College. He is a Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), United Kingdom.
Programme
Conference Programme
Keynotes, expert panels and networking at the Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare.
Sunday 27 September 2026
- AIRDC Board Meeting
- Arrival & Registration of Guests
- Welcome Cocktail
Monday 28 September 2026
- Opening Remarks by Guest of Honour: Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Hon. David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa
- Session 1: Environmental Disruption and Impact on Insurance
- Session 2: Impact of AI and Technology on Insurance
- AIRDC General Membership Meeting (AIRDC Members Only)
Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Session 3: Geopolitics and Impact on Insurance
- Session 3: Regulators Session
- Closing Ceremony (Handover of AIRDC Presidency)
- GALA DINNER - ETHNIC
Accommodation
Official Conference Hotels
Special delegate rates negotiated at all hotels below. Quote "AIRDC 2026" when booking.
B&B · Single/Twin from
$130/night
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$130/night
B&B · Single from
$90/night
Bed only · Single from
$70/night
All accommodation costs are at the delegate's own expense. Early booking recommended — rooms are limited.
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Latest Updates
Kusikwenyu takes AIRDC presidency, pledges to build stronger insurance ecosystem
Patrick Kusikwenyu took over the AIRDC presidency for 2026 to 2028 from Chai Sophonpanich at the Harare conference. He plans to lift member participation, create benchmarking opportunities between insurers, expand training with national insurance associations and deepen collaboration on technology and AI across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Insurers urged to stress-test against shocks and build resilience
Wadzanayi Phiri of Coronation Solutions set out five priorities for African insurers: an honest read of market friction, stress-testing for severe shocks, products built for African customers, coordination across the industry and clear accountability. She also urged pension trustees to weigh liquidity and offshore investment risks carefully.
Mnangagwa challenges insurers to close Zimbabwe's protection gap
Officially opening the conference, Deputy Minister of Finance Hon. David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa called on insurers to treat insurance as economic infrastructure and reach farmers, small businesses and informal enterprises, backed by index-based and parametric cover, public-private partnerships and safe digital channels.
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