Risk Management / General

Five Tips for Managing Secondary Perils: How Companies Can Build Resilience Against Underestimated Risks

South Africa on edge as major risks converge in 2026

South Africa faces a tough year ahead in 2026, with several converging risks threatening the stability of its infrastructure, economy, and social fabric. The “polycrisis” environment will continue, which requires heightened risk awareness and alertness.

South African businesses face rising workforce risks as summer brings floods and storms

As South Africa moves into the peak of its summer rainy season, businesses are being urged to prepare for escalating flood and storm-related disruptions that could impact workforce health, safety and operations. While summer often signals the arrival of the rainy season, this year it also brings mounting environmental volatility. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast above-normal rainfall across most regions[1], with the possible return of a La Niña system - heightening the risk of widespread flooding and infrastructure damage in already vulnerable areas.

The triple threat: economic, environmental, and cyber

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly finding themselves at the crossroads of various converging risks that threaten their resilience and preparedness.