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Africa
Land expropriation plans fuelling political and banking risks in SA
Risk managers are watching carefully after the South African government said it would push ahead with plans to amend the…
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Africa
We need risk management now like never before
The news that some African risk managers face death threats just for doing their jobs has come as something of…
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Africa
Recent developments in the renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa : where to?
It is well documented that the vast majority of people in Sub-Saharan Africa are without reliable access to electricity, and…
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Africa
Changing times force changing behaviours
A new operating environment, both economically and demographically, is creating some real challenges for business from all sectors. The question…
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Africa
What can the risk manager do?
As demand for greater risk management increases from the insurance industry, Christopher Palm, of the Institute of Risk Management South…
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Africa
Skills needed for changing demographics
There is much discussion about the skills gap in Africa and the need for better education at all stages of…
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Africa
Be adaptive and learn new techniques, risk managers told
Risk managers attending the Cruywagen-Irmsa Risk Lab this year have been told to shake themselves up, along with their teams,…
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Africa
Adapt or die – the message on climate change
Risk managers will need to learn to be adaptive if their businesses are to thrive as the climate changes. That…
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Africa
Controlling the narrative
Risk managers not only need to consider the global threat of climate change but also the global threat that comes…
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Africa
Keeping one eye on the future
Business is operating in an unusual environment and is facing uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. That was the stark message from…
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Africa
East Africa moves one step closer to harmonised insurance regulation
East Africa could soon have a harmonised insurance regulatory system as the region’s governments move ever closer to an agreement.…
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Africa
Nigerian energy insurers dismayed by tripling of capital requirements
Nigerian insurers covering the oil and gas sector have said they are disappointed after the National Insurance Commission (Naicom) fixed…
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Africa
UK government pledges new investments into Africa post-Brexit
UK prime minister Theresa May has promised an extra £4bn in investment funding for Africa after Brexit. She also pledged…
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Africa
Political violence insurance slow to take off in Zimbabwe despite protests
Persuading firms to buy political risk insurance in Zimbabwe has proved challenging, according to one leading insurer. Alice Shumba, executive…
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Africa
Financial support for Francophone states help, but risks remain
Two Francophone African countries are benefiting from International Monetary Fund (IMF) support but risks still remain, Fitch Ratings has warned.…
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Africa
African countries create closer links, easing cross-border trade risks
Operating across African borders has long been tricky and added considerable costs to business, as well as creating serious risks…
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Africa
Indian government invests heavily across Africa
India’s trade with Africa stands at more than $62bn, with plans to increase this yet further. During a trip to…
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Africa
Hospitality industry a prime target for cyber threats
The hospitality industry across Africa offers many opportunities for hackers and other cybercriminals. According to PwC South Africa in its…
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Africa
Surviving a political crisis
Political risk is a major challenge for any business, as risk managers across the continent fully appreciate. However, the Zimbabwe…
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Africa
Tanzanian government calls for more regional development
The need to harmonise insurance regulation and to facilitate trade throughout regional blocs in Africa has been highlighted by Dr…