Author: Ant Darby
‘Databerg’ could sink organisations unless they prepare
South African organisations are struggling more than ever before to manage their data, with almost half (49%) of enterprise data now considered ‘dark’ [...]
VIDEO: Why the Covid-19 pandemic offers the industry a unique opportunity to demonstrate its value
Dr Femi Oyetunji, group managing director and CEO of Continental Re, offers reassurance to insureds that claims will be paid in as timely a fashi [...]
Ratings agency warns Covid-19 will hit emerging markets hardest
S&P Global Ratings has warned emerging markets will be under severe pressure from the Covid-19 crisis, citing South Africa among the worst affecte [...]
VIDEO: An effective BCM plan activated efficiently by IRMSA
In this video, Christopher Palm, chief risk adviser at the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), takes you through the BCM process fo [...]
Making the most of insurtech presents massive opportunity for insurers
Not only does making better use of technology give insurers a massive commercial opportunity, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity for their [...]
African investment opportunities ahead?
More finance has been made available to a number of African countries in the past few weeks, creating more opportunities for insurers to develop new s [...]
AfDB suggests African states that invest in infrastructure and education will be most resilient
The African Development Bank (AfDB) warns there is an urgent need for capacity building and suggests that states invest more in education and infrastr [...]
Business interruption still keeps business leaders awake at night
Business interruption risks and supply chain resilience top the risk list for African CEOs and senior business leaders, according to the annual survey [...]
Malawi and Senegal set for major investment
Farmers in 12 districts are expected to benefit from climate resilience technologies, new crop varieties, and improved agronomic practices through an [...]
Private investment key to success in Cabo Verde
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors discussed a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Cabo Verde for the period 2020-2025, laying ou [...]