Risk Management

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November 28, 2025
Whose job is it anyway? Allocation of risk in slip-and-fall claims
As festive foot traffic surges, slip-and-fall risks rise, highlighting recent case law on liability in malls. A key judgment confirms that cleaning contractors aren’t liable for hazards they aren’t contracted to monitor, placing primary responsibility on mall owners and managing agents.
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November 6, 2025
AI and cloud computing drive global construction boom for data centers
AI’s explosive growth is reshaping the physical world, sparking a massive global data center construction wave. Discover the forces driving this expansion, the risks and rising costs involved, and whether the boom can be sustained in the years ahead.
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November 4, 2025
Marsh McLennan appoints Andrea Bono as CEO, India, Middle East, and Africa
Marsh McLennan has appointed Andrea Bono as CEO for India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), effective January 2026. Based in Dubai, he will drive strategic growth, strengthen client partnerships, and expand the firm’s regional presence.
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October 30, 2025
African Development Bank approves $6 million grant to strengthen disaster risk management in Africa
Discover how a $6 million African Development Bank grant is transforming disaster response across Africa. Learn how innovative risk financing and insurance solutions are empowering governments to shift from reactive crisis management to proactive preparedness, protecting vulnerable communities continent-wide.
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Financial Planning

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January 9, 2026
Focus and intentional action are key to building generational wealth
Hugo Blom explores the shift from wealth accumulation to legacy building, outlining how focused planning, family governance, financial education and up-to-date estate documents can transform financial success into enduring, multi-generational family wealth aligned with Momentum’s Science of Success philosophy.
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January 9, 2026
PPCBL Engages AlHuda CIBE for Islamic Banking Transformation
AlHuda CIBE has been appointed by Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited to advise on its transition to Shariah-compliant Islamic banking, providing governance, product, regulatory and training support as Pakistan accelerates its move toward an interest-free financial system nationwide reform agenda.
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January 7, 2026
Streamline your financial products for a successful retirement
Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum, explains how financial complexity (from duplicated products to unnecessary fees) can quietly undermine long-term outcomes. The article highlights how streamlining financial products can improve clarity, reduce costs and help people focus on the retirement lifestyle they want, rather than juggling paperwork and platforms. It also touches on the tax and decision-making benefits of having a more coordinated financial plan.
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January 7, 2026
Breaking taboos: talking openly about death and inheritance
Momentum Corporate explores why legacy planning is an act of care rather than a legal chore, and unpacks the often-misunderstood role of Section 37C in protecting dependants. Financial Coach Tshepo Mathatho shares practical guidance and checklists to help ensure the right people are protected and families are not left vulnerable at a time of loss.
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January 9, 2026
South Africa’s Credit Market in Q3 2025: Strategic Moves to Manage Risk
TransUnion’s Q3 2025 Industry Insights Report reveals a cautiously improving credit market, with vehicle finance and credit card usage rising, divergent bank and non-bank lending trends, and elevated delinquencies underscoring the need for strong affordability checks, risk management and early intervention.
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January 9, 2026
OUTsurance to list on A2X Markets
OUTsurance has received approval for a secondary listing on A2X Markets from 14 January 2026, giving investors an additional trading venue with lower transaction costs and improved liquidity, while retaining its primary listing on the JSE.
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January 9, 2026
How TFSAs and RAs can help you build wealth during uncertain times
Thomas Berry highlights how disciplined, tax-efficient investing through Retirement Annuities and Tax-Free Savings Accounts helps investors stay the course during market volatility, curb emotional decisions, and benefit from compounding, rand-cost averaging and long-term recovery to secure financial goals over time.
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January 9, 2026
AI for investors - is it a bubble?
Sean Neethling examines whether surging AI investment signals a market bubble, concluding conditions are not extreme. Using valuation, sentiment and capital-supply signals, he urges investors to prioritise diversification and caution, avoiding overvalued AI and crypto segments while targeting resilient global opportunities.
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January 7, 2026

The January imperative: Review your cover and reset your foundation

Momentum Insure Chief Actuary, Rudolf Britz reframes insurance not as a grudge purchase, but as a performance enabler that protects goals, preserves focus, and supports long-term financial momentum.
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December 21, 2025

‘Tis the season to insure your valuable gifts

According to Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Underwriting at Santam, the reality is that unforeseen incidents can happen at any time, and the financial impact of replacing or repairing these expensive gifts can be significant. Comprehensive insurance is key to ensuring no one is out of pocket if something happens to your new gift.
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December 12, 2025

Top insurance tips this festive season

With the holidays just around the corner, many South Africans are starting to feel the festive cheer. But although this is a time for celebration, it also brings higher risks, including increased crime levels. Tarina Vlok, MD of Elite Risk Acceptances, a high-net-worth insurer and a subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure, shares her top tips for staying safe this festive season.
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December 11, 2025

Fairways to Freeways: Auto&General Announces Landmark Tournament Partnership with LIV Golf South Africa 2026

Auto&General has been announced as the Official Insurance Partner for LIV Golf South Africa 2026, marking a major brand milestone. The partnership brings global golf excitement to local fans as Auto&General showcases its commitment to innovation, quality and always being “Never not there.”
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December 8, 2025

South Africa on edge as major risks converge in 2026

South Africa enters 2026 in a deepening “polycrisis” as energy, water, logistics, cyber threats, political volatility, and climate shocks converge. Volker von Widdern warns that only integrated, cross-sector risk planning can prevent cascading failures and build national resilience.
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December 8, 2025

Urgency for the insurance industry to align pricing with climate change dynamics

South Africa’s non-life insurers are shifting to advanced climate-risk modelling as extreme weather intensifies. Old Mutual Insure’s Clive Hogarth highlights rising premiums, data partnerships, new resilience tools, and the need for public-private collaboration to manage escalating climate risks and support sustainable protection.
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November 20, 2025
Balancing Risk and Reward: Thabo Twalo’s Approach to Underwriting
Thabo Twalo, Chief Underwriting Officer at Santam Broker Solutions talks risk management
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November 20, 2025
How Vitality is Rewriting the Rules of Life Insurance
Discovery Life CEO Riaan delves into the significant influence that lifestyle behaviours have on life expectancy
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November 24, 2025
Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World
Herman Scheepers, CEO of Renasa Insurance, reflects on the evolving insurance landscape
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November 20, 2025
Woman of impact interview-Michele Jennings
Michele shares how she began her professional life without plans to enter management until a mentor encouraged her
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November 24, 2025
Credit Insurance: The Unsung Hero of Business Growth
Gideon Bochedi of CGIC unpack the critical function that credit insurance serves in South Africa and beyond.
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November 20, 2025
From Workshop to Practice: Hollard’s Role in Rugby Risk Management
Elna van Wyk, of Hollard Group Risk, explores insurer's role in redefining concussion injury risk management in SA Rugby
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November 20, 2025
The Baobab Advantage: Strength, Growth, and Resilience
Thokozile Mhlangu, CEO of IISA, talks about the industry’s outlook for 2025 and the theme of this year’s AIE conference.
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November 20, 2025
Achieving Excellence: An Interview with Financial Planning Finalist Theoniel McDonald
Theoniel shares how he leveraged technology, education, and guidance from mentors to build a distinguished career
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November 20, 2025
The Competitive Edge in Financial Planning
This episode is a warm, insightful look at passion, purpose, and professionalism in financial planning
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November 20, 2025
Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer
Khanyi Nzukuma, CEO of Glacier by Sanlam, talks about the global Great Wealth Transfer.
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January 9, 2026
AI for investors - is it a bubble?
Sean Neethling examines whether surging AI investment signals a market bubble, concluding conditions are not extreme. Using valuation, sentiment and capital-supply signals, he urges investors to prioritise diversification and caution, avoiding overvalued AI and crypto segments while targeting resilient global opportunities.
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December 2, 2025
Genasys Unwraps “Something for Me” – A Christmas Campaign for Burnt-Out Insurance CTOs
"Something for Me" follows last year's viral "Gift of Time" campaign with original music and animation inspired by British festive advertising
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November 20, 2025
AI Is The New Divide: South African Entrepreneurs must adapt or be left behind
As Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 begins, serial entrepreneur Petro Magos issues a stark warning, AI has created a new economic divide, and SMMEs that fail to adapt risk extinction. His message is clear, evolve strategically, or be left behind
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November 18, 2025
How AI is changing search, and what it means for Google, ChatGPT and the open web
The use of generative AI in search is on the rise and has profound implications for search engines like Google, as well as for companies who rely on clicks to make sales.
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March 27, 2025
Why Aren’t More Businesses Doing Personalisation Better?
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.
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June 19, 2024
Understanding the value of customer complaints and the importance of handling them well
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
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August 31, 2023
Three practical ways to make your small business bloom this spring
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.
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