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September 30, 2025
Bonitas Wins Ask Africa Orange Index™ Award for Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, Bonitas Medical Fund has won the ‘Medical Aid Category’ at the prestigious Ask Africa Orange Index Awards 2025. Marking Bonitas’ fifth win in eight years, the scheme has once again reinforced its reputation for trustworthiness, strong customer connections and service delivery.
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September 30, 2025
New National Assurance secures stable outlook
NNAC proudly maintains its national scale rating of A(za) with a stable outlook for the 14th consecutive year, reflecting strong claims-paying ability, profitability, and liquidity, reinforcing trust for policyholders and confidence for partners as we move forward with purpose.
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September 30, 2025
Middle-income consumers feel the pinch
Momentum Investments’ latest Consumer Pulse: Q3 2025 unpacks the state of South African households and the critical role of consumer confidence in driving the economy.
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September 30, 2025
Do optimistic investors make more money?
Optimism drives better money habits and long-term wealth creation. Adriaan Pask, CIO at PSG Wealth, explains how positive investors save more, stay resilient through volatility, and build discipline that compounds over time, ultimately positioning them for stronger financial outcomes.
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September 30, 2025
1st for Women wins Best in Service at the Ask Africa Orange Index® Awards
1st for Women has been named the top performer in Short-Term Insurance at the Ask Africa Orange Index® Awards, recognising its industry-leading customer experience. Rooted in empathy, empowerment, and advocacy, the brand continues to prioritise women’s needs, safety, and well-being nationwide.
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September 30, 2025
Experian Research Reveals How Machine Learning Drives Smarter, Faster Financial Decisions
Experian’s latest research highlights how Machine Learning is reshaping financial services in South Africa and beyond. By leveraging richer data, ML expands access for underbanked consumers, improves risk prediction, boosts automation, and supports sustainable growth, despite cost, compliance, and adoption challenges.
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September 30, 2025
King Price powers SA’s first commercial EV fleet with Everlectric
King Price Insurance has become South Africa’s first insurer to cover commercial EV fleets, partnering with Everlectric to pioneer a data-driven, collaborative underwriting model. This innovative approach tackles unique EV risks while supporting sustainable logistics, proving how agility and collaboration can drive meaningful industry change.
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September 30, 2025
Netstar supports NSRI through funding and tech to strengthen rescue operations
Netstar has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the NSRI by raising R350,000 to strengthen sea rescue operations. With advanced tracking technology supporting 37 rescue vehicles, Netstar helps protect volunteers and coastal communities, ensuring safer, more efficient lifesaving missions along South Africa’s coastline.
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September 30, 2025
Mental health in mining: addressing the often-hidden risk impacting wellbeing and safety
Reinette Lotz highlights the urgent need to prioritise mental health in mining, where high-stress environments fuel depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Through screening, counselling, EAPs, and integrated care, Platinum Health promotes early intervention, reduces stigma, and supports safer, healthier, and more resilient mining communities.
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September 30, 2025
Time in the markets
Izak Odendaal explores the paradox of booming markets amid global uncertainty, arguing that while risks abound, strong profits, policy support, and AI investment keep growth resilient. He stresses diversification, long-term focus, and valuation discipline as timeless guides for investors.
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Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.
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In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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