Author: John Mungabe
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Vulnerable industries are not ready for the next cyber crisis, warns RiXForensica
For years, cybersecurity conversations have focused on firewalls, passwords and phishing awareness. However, forensic investigations specialist RiXFor [...]

Mining insurance market continues to soften as competition hots up, says Willis
Mining insureds are continuing to enjoy abundant capacity, sustained competition among insurers and continued downward pressure on rates, according to [...]

South African insolvencies decline, finds Allianz Trade
South African insolvencies have declined as business resilience improves, according to the latest report from Allianz Trade.
Its Insolvency Report [...]

Unrest is hitting SA businesses far beyond the burnt-out buildings, warns Riskonet Africa
Following recent unrest in South Africa, companies have been urged to plan for blocked roads, closed ports and absent staff, not just property damage, [...]

Critical actions make massive difference to catastrophe outcomes, insurers hear
The response mounted in the first hours and days following a catastrophic event can have far-reaching consequences for organisations, insurers, regula [...]

Fewer businesses closing in South Africa but no time for complacency, warns credit insurer Coface
The latest liquidation numbers released by Statistics South Africa show a decline in business liquidations during July 2026, but the data should not b [...]

Santam Ltd enjoys 6% growth in net earned premium in half year results
Santam Limited, South Africa’s largest general (property and casualty) insurer and the parent company of Santam Syndicate 1918, has recorded a solid p [...]

Five-hour runway shutdown exposes dangerous gaps in SA airport emergency preparedness, warns risk expert
A burst tyre on a Kenya Airways aircraft that shut down Cape Town International Airport's only runway for several hours recently, disrupting flights a [...]

Government visit endorses climate-change startups, says P4G
A government visit is empowering two P4G-supported climate start-ups and potentially paving the way for further government support.
Deputy Minister [...]

Continental Re formally lists on Botswana Stock Exchange
Continental Reinsurance Holdings Limited has opened its public offer on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), marking the beginning of Botswana's first p [...]
