Inaugural Zimbabwe Institutional Investors forum on set for July
INVESTORS and policy makers are set to converge in Harare for the inaugural Zimbabwe Institutional Investors Forum in July to forge investment opportunities, courtesy of MN Capital Group, an Africa-focused investment communication and support business group.
Running under the theme; “Rethinking Investment Returns in the New Normal, Investing for Impact”, the forum will be held on July 25 and 26.
MN Capital chief executive officer, Michael Ndinisa (pictured), said integrating environmental, social, and governance into investment strategy and climate change, macro-economic policies and development, and the state of Zimbabwe investment are some of the many topics for discussion.
“Zimbabwe is unique as an investment destination with unique challenges, opportunists and threats,” he said.
“It is important for the benefit of institutional investors, both local and international, to have access to realistic data as far as the state of the economy is concerned. Stakeholder engagement curated to allow interactions and participation will be a way to gain access to those country-specific data
“In the post-pandemic world, governments across the world are intensifying their economic recovery and development efforts in order to significantly reduce socio-economic challenges that may, or not, have been caused by the recent global pandemic, but have been exacerbated as a result.
“This presents new investment opportunities
FITNESS movement Musabvunda vi- sionary Kudzai , known as the Greatkhalister in fitness circles, has promised to give his compatriots a good run for their money in his second dance at the Comrades Marathon to be held in South Africa on June 11. The top corporate executive, arts promoter, passionate athlete and community builder said it is all systems go at the 90km Ultra Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Johanesburg. "June 11 marks my second dance at the Comrades Marathon and I am promising my running compatriots a good run for their money," he said. "I have had ample time to prepare for this marathon through other Musabvunda events we have held during the course of the year and I feel fit enough to compete at this level."
The Comrades Marathon Ultimate human race will cover a distance of 90km from Pietermaritzburg to Durban and Pasipanodya will compete with an array of athletes from the region. “This marathon presents a unique opportunity to represent for institutional investors that will enable them to reach their financial returns targets whilst generating social impact.”
Sanlam independent non-executive member who is also chairperson of Absa Asset Management, Elias Masilela, Rodney Ndamba Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Sustainability Africa, Gerson Kamatuka chairperson, Umbrella Fund and Cuma Dube a senior ESG specialist make up the list of speakers at the forum.
Amongst those invited are senior policy makers as well as industry regulators, pension funds, endowment and foundations professionals, sovereign security funds, social security funds, insurance companies, securities firms, development finance institutions and asset and fund managers. my country and people from Bikita and I am proud to carry the national flag high through this high level run," he said.
"At Musabvunda we promote excellence and productivity hence there is no better way to demonstrate that mantra than through this expedition.”
Pasipanodya said beyond fitness, the marathon gives him an opportunity to promote a message of hope and resilience.
“Zimbabweans are known for their resilience and hard work and I am taking that spirit with me to the Comrades Marathon. We are all about defying odds and shrugging adversity hence my drive to make this a huge success," he said.
"I am representing my rural people in Bikita, Masvingo and the entire nation of Zimbabwe and I promise to do them proud. The message is that we are fearless and I will last the entire 90km.”
The Musabvunda fitness Movement which Pasipanodya started has continued to grow in leaps and bounds with many enlisting for its activities as well as its quality gym and sports wear range.
“My wish is to inspire a feel good amongst Zimbabweans through healthy living and relentless pursuit of purpose," said Pasipanodya.
"We have many events as well as health and fitness activities lined up during the course of the year and we invite all Zimbabweans to participate.”