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Is there trouble ahead for South Africa?

22 September 2016

From the weakening Rand, to high inflation costs and drought, the South African economy is facing a series of challenges which are not only affecting consumers, but companies too. With companies themselves unable to avoid or prevent the challenges that lay ahead, the harsh reality is that these hurdles and storms can result in business failures and insolvencies.

Wishing for the deluge

06 September 2016

South Africa is in the grips of one of the worst droughts ever experienced with some of the lowest recorded rainfall in the country’s history. We have written articles before explaining the severity of the situation and the need for cooler temperatures and wetter weather to form on the horizon. These are the foremost concerns on the minds of farmers and insurers who are currently seeing the true value of agricultural insurance products.

The Good, the bad and the Big Data Sherriff

15 August 2016

“Information should be at the core of any functional society. The more we learn, the better we become at applying new concepts, ideas and changes,” Alec Hogg, Founder Biznews.com. The industry has been embracing Big Data for a while now. Of all the trends that are likely to impact the industry in a meaningful way, Big Data looks to be one that will take centre stage.

Reshaping the medical industry to benefit all

06 July 2016

When one looks at the medical care industry in South Africa, a number of people will come up with different explanations. However, there is one common thread…the fact that the cost of medical care in South Africa is not cheap.

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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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