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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.