Africa
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All change…Bad news on political risk in South Africa; better for Ghana and Uganda
Aon has just launched its political risk map for 2014, which shows the change of risk across Africa. Liz Booth…
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Agriculture–Industry focus
The African Union declared 2014 to be the year of agriculture and food security in Africa. Its aim is to…
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Nigeria–Country focus
Perception is all-important for Nigeria’s future Nigerian risk managers have called on the government to help drive out corruption across…
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Setting out the rules
Fola Daniels, Commissioner for Insurance in Nigeria and head of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), talks to Commercial Risk Africa…
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Nigeria insurance–Country focus
Shaking up the status quo Everyone agrees the Nigerian insurance market is ready for a shake-up. As Liz Booth discovers,…
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Nigerian risk managers soon to have first domestic certification
Nigerian risk managers may soon have a formal certification system, if plans to introduce such a scheme go ahead.
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Huge infrastructure deficit delays African development
A US$93 million deficit in funding for African infrastructure projects is holding the continent back, according to speakers at the…
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CRA March 2014
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Economic crime remains critical in key markets
Economic crime, encompassing corruption and fraud, is a complex issue across Africa. As part of a global look at this…
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Talent shortage set to be growing risk for businesses across Africa
The pool of ‘true’ risk managers in Africa may be much smaller than realised, increasing the risk for businesses operating…
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Ghana cracks down on foreign exchange to support the cedi
Financial instability and a depreciating currency has pushed government to take immediate measures to rescue the Ghanaian cedi.
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Cybercrime continues to climb risk agenda in Kenya
Fraud is one of the top three risks facing Kenyan businesses today, according to a group of risk managers who…
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SME lending gap filled by NIC bank/ATI partnership
Trade credit insurer African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) and NIC Bank have announced a partnership to address the lending gap…
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News in brief
Nigeria bank rating, ACE launches casualty practice and Utility issues.
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Have your voice heard–comment
It has been a very busy start to the year for everyone. Africa remains the place to be doing business…
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Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law threatens its economic expansion
Changing legislation and regulation dominate the risk landscape in four of Africa’s key economies, with anti-homosexuality legislation in Uganda attracting…
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Aviation–Sector focus
Pricing African aviation risks at multiples of developed market premiums is down to ‘lazy brokering’, Gareth Stokes was told as…
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Tanzania–Country focus
CRA explores the east African state of Tanzania where new opportunities are emerging thanks to recent gas and oil discoveries.
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Taking it one step at a time–AXA profile
With more than 50 years’ experience in Africa, AXA is firmly committed to the continent but, as some of the…
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Talent scouts–Employment focus
Finding the right person for the job is never easy but, as a new survey from EY shows, the battle…