Southern Africa
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Risk management has key part to play in shaping economic development
A fast changing world is keeping risk managers on their toes, as those attending the Institute of Risk Management South…
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News in brief
Congo ratings move, African air freight in decline, Angola rating revised down, Zambia hits more stable note and CFOs want…
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African oil and gas industry needs to consider change
The decline in the global oil price has led to a reduced level of activity across the African continent and…
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Tough times continue in Mozambique
Mozambique’s growth is expected to be lower in 2016 compared to 2015, according to trade credit insurer Coface. The warning…
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SA has challenges but risk managers are better prepared than ever before
A youth bulge combined with high unemployment could produce a timebomb for South Africa, a country that is already suffering…
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Formal risk management groups on rise across Africa
Namibia has a new risk management association, with the launch of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa’s (IRMSA) first…
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Company boards crucial in shift to risk-based supervision
Risk management is rising to the top of the boardroom agenda thanks in no small part to changing emphasis from…
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Conflict, coup d’état and terrorism
Multinational firms face different political risks in each of the territories in which they operate.
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Nothing stays the same for ever
Risk managers have to consider myriad challenges every day and a series of Risk Labs, organised by the Institute of…
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Namibian finance minister remains confident despite outlook revision
The finance minister of Namibia has come to the country’s defence and assured investors that it remains investment grade, after…
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Risk managers would be foolish to ignore terror threat in South Africa
South Africa may not be the number one country at risk of a terror attack in Africa, but risk managers…
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Foundations laid for South Africa’s ‘Twin Peaks’ model of financial sector regulation
Becoming more consumer-centric will be critical if insurers and brokers are to remain compliant with the impending changes in regulation…
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Customer-centricity key to success for developing insurance industry
For a service-oriented industry, insurance customers can feel that they are far too low on the list of considerations. Delegates…
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Shareholders demand returns from their African insurance investments
The expansion of South Africa-domiciled insurers into the rest of Africa will slow down during the next few years as…
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Multinational brands snap up Zurich Insurance Group’s African assets
In February 2016, Switzerland-based insurer Zurich Insurance Group confirmed that it was undertaking a strategic review to reshape its geographical…
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Terrorist attacks on the rise across African continent
The number of militant Islamist attacks in Africa rose dramatically between 2009 and 2015, according to new research released by…
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Risk management needs young blood as threats evolve
South African information risk practitioner and immediate past president of ISACA South Africa, Ken Chikwanha, talks to Commercial Risk Africa…
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Microinsurance figures across Africa surge
More than 61 million people in Africa are now covered by a microinsurance policy – a 63% increase in premium…
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Dealing in uncertainty
Politics, currency volatility and spotting the next tech disruptor dominate South Africa’s risk outlook.