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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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October 23, 2025
Allianz Commercial Board appointments to drive market and trading focus
With effect from January 1, 2026, Allianz Commercial announces a new Board structure and appointments designed to boost growth in its target markets and to further drive market-facing activities for clients and brokers.
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November 13, 2025
MTBPS REACTIONS - Experts weigh in!
Experts across sectors welcomed the 2025 Medium-Term Budget’s focus on fiscal discipline, infrastructure reform, and private-sector collaboration. While improved debt stability and policy certainty inspire optimism, leaders stress the need for measurable youth employment outcomes and inclusive growth to sustain South Africa’s recovery.
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November 13, 2025
Economic Recovery and Reform: Pillay Urges Action Amid South Africa’s Mid-Term Budget
In a thoughtful reflection on South Africa’s mid-term budget, Yugen Pillay, Partner and Head of Public Sector at BDO South Africa, highlights the encouraging signs of economic recovery while urging greater urgency in tackling crime and corruption to safeguard progress.
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November 13, 2025
Medium-term budget: Lower inflation target and infrastructure push boost confidence
Citadel Chief Economist Maarten Ackerman says the 2025 Medium-Term Budget reflects fiscal maturity and credibility, highlighting progress toward debt stabilisation, lower inflation, and structural reform. While challenges persist, the focus on fiscal discipline and private sector collaboration signals renewed economic confidence.
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November 13, 2025
BASA Statement on the 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
The Banking Association South Africa welcomes the 2025 Medium Term Budget’s commitment to fiscal discipline and reform. With a new 3% inflation target, lower debt costs, and better revenue performance, BASA highlights the momentum toward stability, investment confidence, and sustainable growth.
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November 12, 2025
The future will surprise
Citadel Chief Economist Maarten Ackerman notes that despite trade tensions and political uncertainty, the world economy has avoided recession, entering a controlled slowdown. He highlights opportunities amid moderation and urges investors to “box clever” heading into 2026.
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November 12, 2025
SARB tightens excon requirements for non-residents with dramatic implications for SA and the JSE
Recent changes to South Africa’s exchange control manual could deter foreign investment and reduce JSE liquidity, warns the Institute for International Tax and Finance. New rules requiring tax clearance for non-resident income remittances add delays, higher costs, and compliance burdens.
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November 12, 2025
Far from it - are we approaching the end of the global rate-cutting cycle?
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed expectations of further rate cuts as slowing job growth contrasts with strong economic performance. Despite uncertainty, Schroders’ Sebastian Mullins expects resilient global growth, moderate inflation, and solid corporate earnings into 2026.
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November 11, 2025
Can local bonds continue to reward investors?
South African bonds have delivered impressive gains, supported by improving inflation dynamics, supportive global conditions and renewed investor interest. Duayne le Roux explains why local bonds may still offer attractive real returns, while cautioning that smart risk management remains essential in the months ahead.
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November 12, 2025

Financial savvy, risk protection, and insurance

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, Ryno de Kock, Head of Distribution at PSG Insure, highlights how financial literacy and proper insurance are vital for business resilience, empowering entrepreneurs to understand risk, protect their operations, and build confidence to innovate and grow sustainably.
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November 12, 2025

Old Mutual Insure and FTFA Empower Communities with 1,000 Trees on Sustainability Day

In partnership with Food & Trees for Africa, Old Mutual Insure distributed 1,000 fruit and indigenous trees to households in Kanana Park, Johannesburg. This effort, part of a broader CSI programme, promotes environmental sustainability, food security, and community resilience, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to a greener South Africa.
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November 12, 2025

Santam appoints Dr. Philile Mkhize as Group Chief Operating Officer

Santam has announced Dr. Philile Mkhize as Group Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 December 2025. With 25 years of executive experience across strategy, management, and innovation, Dr. Mkhize brings leadership from Absa Technology, Liberty Holdings, AEL Mining, and Altron.
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November 12, 2025

The deepfake threat targeting SA banks

Financial crime losses may be falling, but AI is fuelling a new wave of highly convincing scams. Experts warn that deepfakes and social engineering are rising fast. Banks are fighting back with advanced AI defences, but customer awareness remains crucial.
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November 7, 2025

Resilience is not optional: Why disaster risk reduction must anchor the G20 agenda

With disasters becoming more frequent and costly, this piece calls for global cooperation to build resilience. Drawing on Santam’s P4RR success, it shows how partnering with communities can protect lives, livelihoods and the future we all share.
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November 12, 2025

Sasria and IISA driving transformation within the Short-Term Insurance Sector

Sasria and IISA are investing in the next generation of insurance talent with two new training programmes that equip young South Africans with accredited qualifications and real workplace experience, addressing youth unemployment, industry skills shortages, and driving genuine transformation in the sector.
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October 3, 2025
Momentum’s Stellar Year: Jeanette Marais on Leading Success
Jeanette Marais, reflects on the company’s stellar year of results and the strategic direction driving its success.
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November 12, 2025
Navigating Financial Futures
Elke Brink, Wealth Advisor at PSG Wealth, talks about her journey into the financial planning industry
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October 3, 2025
In-Depth: Understanding Risk Surveys in the Insurance Industry
Gavin Horne, Senior Underwriter at Renasa takes a deep dive into why surveys matter and how they should be approached.
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September 30, 2025
Income continuation: The cornerstone of financial security
After decades as an overlooked product, income protection insurance is finally coming of age.
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October 3, 2025
Mind Shift Series: Deep Dive into Agricultural Insurance
The conversation reveals critical gaps in coverage awareness that could leave farmers financially exposed
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November 12, 2025
Building Bridges in Estate Solutions
The life insurance industry has moved beyond competing on price alone, it's time to compete on comprehensive solutions.
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October 3, 2025
Exploring Global Insurance Trends
Dive into the shifting landscape of commercial insurance
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September 16, 2025
Bridging Legacy Systems with Digital Solutions: The Sapiens Approach
Managing and modernising decades-old policy records is one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
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November 12, 2025
Advisor Challenges and Opportunities
South Africa’s financial advice industry continues to grow, but advisers face mounting complexity.
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November 12, 2025
Brokers and Beyond: Exploring new paths in insurance distribution
Insurance distribution is undergoing profound change, and brokers must adapt to remain relevant.
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October 23, 2025
Sage Intacct launches-best-in class cloud finance software for mid-sized businesses
Sage has launched Sage Intacct in the UAE, a cloud-native financial management platform that automates core accounting, enhances real-time visibility, and scales with business growth, empowering finance teams to save time, reduce errors, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
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October 21, 2025
Old Mutual Insure invests in climate intelligence with the new Climate Index
Old Mutual Insure’s Chief Actuary, Ricardo Govender, highlights how credible climate data is transforming risk management. Through the new ASSA Climate Index, insurers can better quantify extreme weather trends and strengthen South Africa’s climate resilience.
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October 21, 2025
The age of AI and the cost of getting lost in the hype
Sage CTO Aaron Harris calls for a shift from hype to responsibility in AI adoption. He argues that trust, transparency and ethical design, not speed, must define how businesses build and deploy AI in finance.
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November 12, 2025
NTT DATA Strengthens Global Insurance Leadership with Acquisition of Alchemy Technology Services
NTT DATA has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, strengthening its global insurance capabilities and commitment to digital transformation. The deal enhances expertise in specialty markets, modernisation, and AI-driven innovation, accelerating smarter, scalable solutions across the insurance ecosystem.
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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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