Author: Joan Kitanga
Warning for insurers on rising political risks across Africa
Political risks could well rise across Africa as it faces twin economic instabilities.
According to Ben Hunter, Africa Analyst at risk intelligence [...]
Partnerships crucial in tackling climate change risks, stresses Zep Re
Bringing the local market together with regional and global players will be crucial in ensuring that climate change insurance products reach their tar [...]
Managing balance between fossil fuels and diesel is hitting crisis point in South Africa
The need to transition to renewables while maintaining current levels of energy supply has hit a crisis point in South Africa, according to the South [...]
Regional insurance pools come together at COP27 to manage climate change related risks
Strengthening the reach and impact of the world’s risk pools is the key objective of a Memorandum of Understanding between African Risk Capacity Limit [...]
Africa is at the epicentre of the climate crisis, warns Allianz in a new report
The green energy transition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for African development, a chance to reduce poverty and lift growth potential, accordi [...]
Six African public finance institutions called out on fossil fuel investments at COP27
Six public finance institutions (PFIs) are failing to disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreeme [...]
World Bank launches Global Shield to bring together climate change adaptation financing
The World Bank Group has announced a Global Shield Financing Facility to help developing countries access more financing for recovery from natural dis [...]
Suez Canal under threat from climate change, warns Marsh
The future of some of the world’s most important shipping lanes – including the Suez Canals and other sea-facing port and terminal infrastructure – co [...]
Finance initiatives launched at COP27 to support African development
Insurers have new ways of investing into green initiatives after Egypt’s COP27 Presidency and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa launc [...]
Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee named as new Africa head for Prudential
Prudential has named Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee as the new chief executive officer for Africa to oversee the operations of Prudential in its [...]