All roads lead to Mangochi next month as preparations reach their peak for the 2025 Old Mutual Pension Trustees Conference, scheduled for 6th to 8th November 2025 at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge.
The high-level gathering, themed “Shaping the Future of Pensions: Resilience, Sustainability, and Innovation,” is set to attract some of the most influential voices in the region’s financial services and pension sectors.
Organized under the guidance of the Registrar of Financial Institutions, the summit will convene pension trustees, fund managers, policy experts, and regulators to deliberate on the evolving pension landscape and the future of social protection in Malawi.
Speaking ahead of the summit, Tawonga Manda, General Manager of Old Mutual Pension Services, said the theme strongly resonates with current national and global economic realities.
“We are in an era that demands forward-thinking and sustainable pension systems. The summit will focus on how we can make Malawi’s pension sector more resilient, innovative, and responsive to the needs of both current and future retirees,” he said.
Key topics to be discussed include regulatory reforms, sustainable investments, governance, and crisis resilience.
The Director of Pension and Insurance Supervision at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Kaluso Chihana, will open discussions with a session on “Landscaping for Future Reforms,” highlighting how stakeholders can prepare for and influence upcoming changes in the regulatory and policy framework.
A highly anticipated panel on “Are Guarantees Important for Contributory Pension Funds?” will feature distinguished experts including Mark Mikwamba, Lorraine Mlenga, Stephen Walker (South Africa), Stain Singo, and Prosper Matiashe (Zimbabwe) — promising an engaging debate on the real value and cost of guarantees in pension fund design.
In line with global sustainability priorities, Mphatso Kasalika will lead a session on “Sustainable and Impactful Investing,” exploring how pension funds can align investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as emphasized in the Pensions Act of 2023.
Other notable sessions include:
“Succession Planning and Governance” by Pempho Likongwe
“Crisis Management and Resilience” by Busani Ngwenya (Zimbabwe)
“Trends and Innovations in Pension Fund Governance” by Dr. Wisely Phiri (Malawi) — examining how technology and innovation are transforming pension fund management across Africa.
Set against the serene backdrop of Lake Malawi, the summit promises a perfect blend of knowledge sharing, strategic dialogue, and networking opportunities.
For many players in the pensions and financial services industry, the event is being hailed as the must-attend conference of the year — a platform to reflect, learn, and shape the direction of Malawi’s pension future.
As Malawi continues its journey toward greater financial inclusion and retirement security for all, this summit serves as a powerful reminder that the future of pensions depends on the vision, collaboration, and innovation we embrace today.
Old Mutual remains committed to championing financial inclusion and securing the future of every Malawian. Through platforms such as the National Pension Summit, we reaffirm our role as a trusted partner in building resilient and sustainable pension systems — fully aligned with the aspirations of the Malawi 2063 Agenda.
