Category: Sustainability
Covid-19 must not overshadow need for sustainable development, warns Swiss Re
New risks and trends accentuated by the Covid-19 pandemic are emerging, but the current crisis should not overshadow the need for the world to transit [...]
What will be the most consequential impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic one to two years from now?
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) marked 100 days of the Covid-19 pandemic by asking experts to identify some of the most consequential impa [...]
South Africa under attack from cybercriminals
South Africa now has the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide, after a surge in cybercrimes across the country. And businesses have re [...]
Uganda’s insurance sector had strong 2019 but Covid-19 likely to dampen growth
Uganda’s insurance sector has posted positive industry results for the year 2019, with the gross written premium (GWP) standing at USh973.58bn compare [...]
Insurers have rare opportunity to build reputations and redesign products
African insurers have a real opportunity to build their reputation and deliver products fit for purpose, two leading African regulators agreed during [...]
African insurers waiting to see if BI claims arise
The impact of Covid-19 is yet to be fully assessed for many African insurers both in terms of resulting claims but also in terms of future business, a [...]
Sanlam buys remaining stake in FBN
Sanlam has acquired the remaining stake in the Nigerian insurance business FBN Insurance from its partner, FBN Holdings Plc, giving Sanlam 100% owners [...]
Flooding adding to Covid-19 misery in east Africa
The EU has mobilised €3m in emergency assistance to countries in east Africa that have been hit by heavy rainfall during recent weeks, triggering deva [...]
Overcoming human resistance to change
Human resistance to change is one of the greatest barriers to moving business forward and building a resilient future. That is according to Dr Ibrahim [...]
Covid-19 a wakeup call for Africa, warns ARC
The Covid-19 pandemic could be devastating to livelihoods, health and food security across Africa but could also be the wake-up call needed to spark c [...]