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Recreational drone operators must be trained or risk liability claims

13 February 2017 | General

With price ranges between R1 000 and R100 000, drones have fast become a common phenomenon not only as tools in commercial fields, but as a hobby for consumers. But while South Africa’s regulations on drone operation have had significant licensing cost implications for businesses, consumers may be at the highest risk for financial loss.

Reducing the risk of wild fires

26 January 2017 | General

The recent fires raging in Somerset West, Western Cape, have highlighted the risk of wild fires and the significant damage they can cause. According to TimesLive news website, the damage from this recent fire is up to R60 million, making this is one of the larger fires in recent history. This has made it increasingly clear that there is a need to reduce the risks that lead to fires starting and has stressed the importance of having the right cover should a fire occur.

German exports: Record-high levels in 2016, but weak growth

16 January 2017 | General

Growth in Germany exports: percentage change year-on-year.

Under-employed, under-inclusive and under threat: the world in 2017

16 January 2017 | General

• Trends such as rising income inequality and societal polarisation triggered political change in 2016 and could exacerbate global risks in 2017 if urgent action is not taken, according to the Global Risks Report 2017 • Key drivers of risks can be arrested or reversed through building more inclusive societies, for which international cooperation and long-term thinking will be vital • Climate change ranks alongside income inequality and societal polarisation as a top trend for 2017, with all five environmental risks featuring for the first time among the most likely and most impactful risks before the world

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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