Tag: Opinion
Africa needs to carve its own path on energy, suggests former Nigeria president
In the middle of a global oil-and-gas crisis, Africa must take charge of its own energy destiny, and use its rich-resource assets for the benefit of i [...]
Is ESG becoming a business essential?
Since the acronym ESG (environmental, social, and governance) was coined in 2005, and until recently, its fortunes were steadily growing. To take one [...]
D&O insurance increasingly important in today’s operating environment, warns AGCS
Directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance provides coverage for a company and its management, protecting them from claims arising from their decisi [...]
Is nuclear power ’greener’ than we thought?
Nuclear power currently accounts for about 10% of the world’s electricity, with the US and European Union (EU) countries leading the way.
It receiv [...]
The role of young insurance professionals in mitigating the effects of climate change risk in Africa
The insurance industry plays a three-fold role in sustainable development:
First is the conventional insurance role of transferring risk and fina [...]
The triple Ms of re/insurance resilience
In the past ten years, ARC has covered more than 100 million Africans against natural disasters and paid, in timely manner, more than $125m in claims [...]
Climate, collaboration, competition and the Commonwealth
It seems almost certain that smaller, poorer countries will suffer the effects of climate change much more than the larger prosperous countries that c [...]
Angola reiterates commitment to green energy by 2025
The Angolan government has reiterated its commitment to expanding the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix, with targets set to increase th [...]
Overcoming the obstacles to provide green energy across Africa
There are clearly multiple hurdles at play when considering how best to solve the major global problem of energy poverty. This includes means of susta [...]
Insurance industry must build resilience in the face of escalating global security threats
It is impossible to build a world-class company unless you understand what it is you really do and who you really serve. This is according to Kevin G [...]