Author: Joan Kitanga
Africa is the bright spot as move towards energy transition loses momentum globally
The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of incre [...]
L’OAA met en lumière la nécessité de donner les moyens au secteur de la ré/assurance d’agir davantage pour renforcer la résilience de l’Afrique face aux catastrophes
En tant qu’expert en gestion des risques et fournisseur de solutions de transfert de risques, le secteur de la ré/assurance a le potentiel, s’il est b [...]
AIO shines a compelling spotlight on enabling the re/insurance industry to do more to support Africa’s disaster resilience
As a risk expert and risk transfer solution provider, the re/insurance industry has the potential, if enabled, to support Africa in building its r [...]
Insurers and development agency form new disaster risk management alliance
The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) and the French Development Agency Group (Agence Française de Développement and Expertise France – the AFD Group) [...]
ICEA Lion plants seedlings in bid to add 1 million trees within two years
ICEA Lion Group, in a collaboration with Kahawa Garrison and Miti Alliance, has taken significant strides in reforestation with a major tree-growing i [...]
2024 shaping up to be a difficult year thanks to geopolitical risks
After a year in which nearly a fifth of companies reported having to restate earnings due to geopolitical events, companies are enduring another diffi [...]
Heightened vigilance and expert engagement needed to combat evolving fraud threats
With the increasing complexity and sophistication of fraudulent schemes threatening South Africa's economic security, the Association of Certified Fra [...]
UNEP disbands NZIA to form FIT
The Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) has been replaced by a United Nations-led and convened Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero (FIT).
The [...]
IRM to make maiden board visit to Kenya, empowering risk management education across Africa
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is embarking on a significant milestone in its globalisation strategy with a forthcoming board visit to Kenya. [...]
Funding for Africa remains too short, warns AfDB president
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has emphasised the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the [...]