Tag: Opinion
Nigeria in the spotlight as elections loom
For Nigeria, the overarching theme in 2023 will be the general elections and, perhaps on an equally vital note, how whoever emerges president deals wi [...]
How can we use scenario planning to analyse the key outcomes of the South African state of the nation address?
Now that the talking is done, the analysis completed and criticism levelled, how do we move proactively from a state of the nation address (SONA) that [...]
How can investors make ESG accessible?
We’ve seen climate activists chaining themselves to the goalposts or taking to the pitch to disrupt major football fixtures in the English Premier Lea [...]
Data and analytics set to make huge difference to healthcare outcomes across Africa – benefiting insurers and insureds alike
What actions can African countries, healthcare providers and healthcare organisations take to improve the provision of health services to the continen [...]
Sustainability … what sustainability?
ESG, digitalisation, AI, technology, climate change, compliance, disruption, good governance, these are the few words or concepts which dictate any ev [...]
Africa bearing the brunt of climate change but innovation is making a difference
From Madagascar’s deadly tropical storms to the 22 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya struggling to find enough to eat, Africa bears the sc [...]
Progress on energy transition stutters at COP27, but Africa set to benefit from latest initiatives
It is not only climate change and the need to transition quickly to net zero that are placing demands on the energy sector, insurers and governments, [...]
Finance sector pressed for credible transition plans at COP27, as more warn on greenwashing
The World Leaders Summit is now over. The rest of the COP27 proceedings are based around days themed on key negotiation topics, starting with finance. [...]
While the world talks coal and climate in Egypt, companies need to think beyond the rhetoric
As South Africa’s energy crisis persists, stirring national frustration and rattling business owners, Eskom has announced its plan to spend a whopping [...]
Transition from fossil to renewable fuels must be balanced, says Africa Energy Chamber
Vilifying fossil fuels seems to come easily to many people these days. That includes UN Secretary General António Guterres, who recently associated th [...]