“Post-pandemic recovery”. This remains one of the most popular phrases when considering Africa’s economic outlook in 2022, and indeed how commentators continue to frame regional analysis globally. Global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced a…
S&P Global Ratings S&P Global Ratings said that it believes South Africa-based insurer Sanlam’s plan to enter a joint venture with Allianz (core operating entities rated AA/Stable/A-1+) provides an opportunity for both groups to reinforce…
Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa, and Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with a century of history in Africa, have agreed to combine their current and future…
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty appoints Damien Liebart Regional Head of Allianz Risk Consulting for Mediterranean & Africa Region
January 18, 2022
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced the appointment of Damien Liebart as the new Regional Head of Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) for Region Mediterranean & Africa, effective January 1st2022. He will report directly to Michele Williams, Global…
OLEA Insurance Solutions sets up in SA, accelerating its expansion on the African continent
January 10, 2022
OLEA Insurance Solutions, a pan-African specialist in insurance markets, is accelerating its expansion on the African continent by setting up in South Africa. Recently the company announced its acquisition of a majority stake in the…
Startup Support and Access to Markets Essential for Further Investment in African Innovation
December 2, 2021
Applications Now Open for the Telecel ASIP Accelerator, powered by Startupbootcamp AfriTech Over the course of 2021, African tech startups raised $4.42 billion in funding[1] – almost double the record-breaking $2.4 billion raised in the previous…
IATF 2021 Generates US$42.1 billion Trade and Investment Deals
November 30, 2021
Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) generated a record setting US$42.1 billion in trade and trade-related investment deals, according to the latest tally released by the IATF Advisory Council. The latest figures…
OESAI welcomes Dr. Patrick Tumbo as a new Board member
November 23, 2021
The OESAI Management Board & Secretariat is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Patrick Tumbo, GCEO of Sanlam to the OESAI Management Board, representing Kenya. Join us in welcoming Dr Tumbo.
