Author: Joan Kitanga
WAICA adds its voice to the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance
The West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) is the latest insurance association to sign the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance [...]
Biofuel policies threaten food security as vegetable oil prices become more volatile
South Africa was among the countries studied as research from ESSEC Business School has shown biofuel policies cause price volatility of vegetable oi [...]
New fund set to unlock funding for climate-aligned infrastructure projects across Africa
Two former BNP Paribas bankers have raised almost US$100 million for a new fund which aims to unlock billions of dollars of funding for climate-aligne [...]
South Africa a potential flashpoint as almost half the globe goes to the polls, warns Allianz
With an unprecedented ‘super-cycle’ of elections in 2024, almost half the world’s populations will go to the polls before the year is out, but concern [...]
Regulators stepping up demands for climate risk transparency, says Moody’s
Financial regulators in a growing number of jurisdictions are mandating that companies disclose their exposure to climate-related risks, including car [...]
ATIDI backs major hydro project in Burundi
Credit insurer ATIDI, the African Trade Insurance Agency, has supported Songa Energy’s 1.65 MW run-of-the-river hydro project on the Ruv [...]
ATIDI couvre le projet hydroélectrique de Songa Energy, au Burundi, d’une capacité de 1,65 MW
ATIDI, l’agence pour l’assurance du commerce en Afrique, va couvrir le projet hydroélectrique au fil de l’eau de Songa Energy, d’une capacité de 1,65 [...]
Critical minerals: Harnessing data key to unlocking hidden treasures
An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalise and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring de [...]
Minéraux critiques : L’exploitation des données est la clé pour révéler des trésors cachés
Une solution de la CNUCED permettant aux pays en développement de numériser et de partager des données sur les ressources naturelles revêt une importa [...]
More innovation needed if insurers are to maximise opportunities from technology, suggests Democrance
The current state of insurance distribution in emerging markets showcases a mix of traditional agents, brokers and direct sales channels.
But, acco [...]