Orbis challenges the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio, arguing that persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty require broader diversification across asset classes, investment styles and regions to build more resilient portfolios for an increasingly unpredictable global market.
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.
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.
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.
Orbis challenges the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio, arguing that persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty require broader diversification across asset classes, investment styles and regions to build more resilient portfolios for an increasingly unpredictable global market.
PSG Wealth explores how investors can navigate persistent geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven markets and inflation by focusing on diversification, valuation discipline and long-term resilience, rather than reacting to short-term volatility or attempting to predict market outcomes.
CAM Asset Management assesses the key factors shaping the SARB’s upcoming interest rate decision, examining inflation, oil prices, the rand and monetary policy expectations, while highlighting the potential implications for consumers, investors and South Africa’s economic outlook.
Old Mutual Personal Finance uses lessons from Spain’s World Cup success to illustrate how disciplined planning, consistency and professional financial advice can help individuals build long-term financial security and remain focused on their goals despite life’s inevitable setbacks.
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.
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.
