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.
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.
PSG Wealth highlights how small financial decisions made early in life can shape long-term outcomes, encouraging young professionals to start saving, investing and seeking financial advice sooner to build lasting resilience and avoid costly future regrets.
NMG Benefits argues that employee financial distress has become a significant business risk, with its Employee Wellbeing Index and SalarySaver programme helping employers reduce debt pressures, improve financial resilience and strengthen workforce productivity through targeted, data-driven interventions.
Standard Bank’s Financial Fitness Academy has received international recognition for advancing financial literacy, with its practical education programme helping more than 500,000 people across Africa build stronger financial habits, improve wellbeing and support long-term economic resilience.
The University of Pretoria’s latest Customer Experience Index shows South Africa’s life insurance and investment industries outperform global benchmarks, with trust, effective problem resolution and strong customer relationships emerging as key drivers of loyalty, advocacy and long-term business growth.
Foord Asset Management examines why geopolitical tensions, constrained oil inventories and fragile supply chains are likely to keep oil prices and inflation elevated, despite ceasefire optimism, with implications for central banks, global markets and investors in the months ahead.
As tax season begins, Wealthbit encourages South Africans to review their tax position rather than relying solely on SARS auto-assessments. Understanding deductions, retirement contributions and tax-efficient investing can improve cash flow and strengthen long-term wealth creation.
Despite geopolitical tensions and AI-driven market enthusiasm, investors should remain focused on diversification and long-term fundamentals. Old Mutual Wealth explores how hidden financial risks, rather than headline events, may pose the greatest threat to portfolios in an increasingly uncertain global economy.
Ashburton Investments has partnered with the Alexandra Education Committee Foundation to help talented learners from under-resourced communities access quality education, demonstrating how targeted investment in education can unlock opportunity, develop future skills and promote long-term economic inclusion.
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.
More than 2,300 delegates attended the 2026 Elite Wealth Conference, where industry leaders explored how resilience, intelligence and adaptability are reshaping wealth creation, investment, risk management and financial advice in an increasingly complex world.
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.
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.
Alex Thomson, co-founder of Naked Insurance, says Naked’s launch of a native ChatGPT app capable of generating binding car insurance quotes signals a future where AI assistants will increasingly help consumers compare, manage and personalise financial services on their behalf.
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.
