PPS Investments analyses South Africa’s latest inflation data, explaining how rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions are shaping the inflation outlook while reinforcing expectations of a cautious, hawkish approach from the South African Reserve Bank.
Allianz Commercial’s latest Safety and Shipping Review warns that geopolitical tensions and shipping route disruptions are reshaping global maritime trade, while traditional risks such as machinery failures and vessel fires continue to challenge industry resilience and safety.
Luke Morawitz, Country Manager of Allianz Trade South Africa, says rising geopolitical tensions and higher global cost pressures are increasing insolvency risks for businesses, making cash-flow resilience and stronger credit risk management more important than ever.
Mpumi Tyikwe, CEO of Sasria, says the insurer’s strong financial recovery and capital growth position it to expand its mandate, strengthen resilience, and better address emerging risks such as climate-related events and socio-economic shocks.
Allianz Trade has appointed Luke Morawitz as Country Manager for South Africa, effective 1 February 2026, while he retains his role as Head of Credit. A 14-year veteran of the business, Morawitz succeeds into the leadership role reporting to Luca Burrafato, Head of MMEA.
Momentum Advice demystifies the first meeting with a financial adviser, explaining how personalised guidance, goal setting and transparent planning can help South Africans build financial confidence and create a practical roadmap towards long-term financial security.
Liberty explores how behavioural science influences saving habits, explaining why present bias and financial stress often undermine long-term goals while offering practical strategies to help South Africans build stronger financial resilience through consistent saving behaviours.
As Mazi Asset Management celebrates 20 years, founder Malungelo Zilimbola reflects on the values of discipline, diversity and lifelong learning that shaped the business, demonstrating how purpose-driven leadership can build a resilient and successful South African investment firm.
Celebrating 15 years of growth, BrightRock reflects on how its needs-matched insurance model, delivered through independent financial advisers, has driven sustained market success while reinforcing the value of personalised, flexible life cover that evolves with clients’ changing needs.
PPS Investments analyses South Africa’s latest inflation data, explaining how rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions are shaping the inflation outlook while reinforcing expectations of a cautious, hawkish approach from the South African Reserve Bank.
CAM Asset Management has launched, a specialist offering for independent financial advisers, combining decades of investment expertise, disciplined portfolio construction and integrated support services to help advisers strengthen client relationships and deliver resilient long-term investment outcomes.
PSG Wealth encourages investors to look beyond negative headlines and focus on economic fundamentals, arguing that disciplined, evidence-based investing and a long-term perspective remain the best approach amid geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and subdued economic confidence.
Momentum explains why financial resilience depends on balancing emergency savings with long-term investing, encouraging South Africans to build both simultaneously while using professional financial advice to create a sustainable strategy for short-term security and future wealth creation.
Miway Insurance highlights the growing financial value of everyday portable technology and personal assets, encouraging consumers to review their insurance cover to ensure smartphones, laptops, bicycles and other valuables are adequately protected against theft, loss and accidental damage.
ASP Fire warns that substandard electrical extension cords are increasing fire risks across South Africa, urging consumers to choose SANS-compliant products while calling for stronger regulatory enforcement to curb the growing influx of unsafe electrical imports.
Kandua has launched Jess, South Africa’s first AI-powered home companion, combining conversational AI with vetted service providers to simplify home maintenance, improve transparency and trust, and create a smarter, more seamless home services experience for consumers and small businesses.
Miway encourages South Africans to use the mid-year financial review as an opportunity to reassess their insurance cover, ensuring it remains aligned with their current needs and continues to provide meaningful financial protection against unexpected events.
Santam has launched a new CashBack Programme that rewards responsible policyholders with cash back for remaining claim-free, extending the value of short-term insurance beyond traditional claims by recognising low-risk behaviour.
PSG Insure CEO Cedric Masondo says climate-related disasters, rising motor repair costs and growing cyber risks are reshaping South Africa’s insurance landscape, making regular policy reviews, accurate valuations and proactive risk management more important than ever.
The African Insurance Awards (AIA) 2026 will take place on 7 June 2026 in Cairo, celebrating excellence and innovation across the industry. Nominations are open until 13 April 2026 across categories including CEO, Insurance Company, Innovation, and InsurTech of the Year.
TIAL Technologies argues that successful digital transformation starts with business strategy, not technology, urging insurers to adopt AI and innovation only where they solve real operational challenges, reduce complexity and deliver measurable value for clients and stakeholders.
Kandua has launched Jess, South Africa’s first AI-powered home companion, combining conversational AI with vetted service providers to simplify home maintenance, improve transparency and trust, and create a smarter, more seamless home services experience for consumers and small businesses.
Troye argues that successful cloud transformation depends on simplifying application delivery rather than simply migrating infrastructure, with integrated Citrix and Nutanix solutions helping organisations securely manage modern hybrid and AI-driven workloads.
PROFIDA has upgraded its document security to industry-leading 256-bit AES PDF encryption, significantly strengthening the protection of sensitive insurance documents while delivering enhanced data security without changing the user experience.
Personalisation is evolving but remains underutilised. Andrew Solomon, Client Strategy Director at Achievement Awards Group, explores its challenges—data complexity, AI integration, and resource constraints. Despite these hurdles, businesses can start small, refine strategies, and gradually enhance customer engagement through tailored experiences.
Complaints are an inevitable aspect of running a business. Handling these customer grievances effectively is crucial, not only for maintaining a good relationship with the complaining customer but also for safeguarding your business’s reputation - especially in an era where social media can amplify an individual’s voice
Janeesha Ragubeer, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited, foresees a promising season ahead for South African small businesses, offering her insights on three actionable strategies to help them flourish this spring.
