Two sisters, Keletso and Kedibone Tsiloane, transform plastic car bumpers into fireproof bricks through their company, Ramtsilo Manufacturing. Partnering with Hollard, their innovative initiative not only combats plastic waste but also empowers women in the construction industry.

Santam is excited to announce its recognition as the Best Personal Insurer and Best Corporate Insurer at the prestigious FIA Intermediary Experience Awards held last week. This annual event is widely regarded as the pinnacle of recognition in South Africa's financial services industry, celebrating insurers who excel in delivering exceptional products, solutions, and services through intermediaries and financial advisers.

Palesa Ntoagae, Human Capital Executive, Old Mutual Insure highlights the crucial role of mentorship in advancing women’s careers, addressing barriers, biases, and common mistakes in mentorship programmes, and underlines the importance of paying it forward to promote economic transformation and equitable opportunities.

Over the last 30 years, CIB has consistently strived to deliver world-class products and services. Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering, and we are excited about future opportunities to serve you even better!

Andrew Aubin, Aon South Africa's regional GM for the coastal region, highlights the escalating challenges faced by small businesses in South Africa due to economic pressures, crime, and geopolitical uncertainties.

A high frequency of small to medium events resulted in global insured losses from natural catastrophes of USD 60 billion in the first half of 2024, according to Swiss Re Institute’s preliminary estimates. Severe thunderstorms, mainly in the US, accounted for 70% of global insured losses.