Author: Joan Kitanga
Mauritius steps up on anti-money laundering
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and Mauritius Finance (MF) have announced plans to support Mauritius’s compliance with [...]
COMESA develops a virtual knowledge management portal for climate change
COMESA, through its climate change programme, has developed a virtual knowledge management portal to encourage best practices across the continent.
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Insurers need to keep weather eye on water challenges in cities
Cities in Africa face escalating water-related challenges, compounded by worsening climate change and rising urbanisation. Water insecurity threatens [...]
How Durban changed the water dynamic
A decade ago, the South African city of Durban was facing severe water shortages. Dam reservoirs were decreasing at alarming rates and were 20% lower [...]
Lack of access to insurance a barrier to greater solar deployment across Africa
A new study outlining solutions to overcome key affordability and investment challenges holding back off-grid solar investment across Africa reveals t [...]
Kenyan insurance market struggling but confidence remains
Challenging economic factors in 2020 made it a difficult year for Kenyan insurers and reinsurers, according to a new report from AM Best.
However, [...]
Self-service should speed claims process by Kenyan insurer
Kenyan insurer CIC Group has launched a claims self-service provider portal for garages and assessors to increase efficiency in the claims’ reconcilia [...]
ATI supports second energy project in Malawi
The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), under its regional liquidity support facility (RLSF), has supported the Salima Solar PV plant, by providing [...]
Guy Carpenter launches climate risk modelling services
Guy Carpenter & Company has launched a suite of climate advisory and modelling services, as companies look to develop and integrate robust climate [...]
Zep-Re to set up office in Rwanda
The Rwandan government has signed an agreement with Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) allowing the regional reinsurer to set up an office in Kigali.
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