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Opinions / Columnists / 30-10-24 / Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya

Duplicate of Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya | 2024 MTBPS: Balancing consolidation and growth

"Treasury highlights elevated fiscal risks, including potentially lower revenue growth from economic slowdowns, high public-sector wage demands, elevated borrowing costs, and slower-than-expected reductions in global interest rates. Public sector…

Opinions / Columnists / 16-10-24 / Dondo Mogajane

Remembering Tito Mboweni: Walking the halls of finance with a formidable man

"As a leader, he offered a sharp mind, a deep understanding of economics, and a keen sense of duty. His work laid the bedrock of our labour policies, and helped guide us safely through some of the worst economic storms seen yet in democratic…

Opinions / Columnists / 21-08-24 / Palesa Ntoagae

Palesa Ntoagae | Why mentorship matters to advance women

“I am very fortunate to have been mentored. Growing up, I didn’t know what the financial services industry entailed. I come from a family where many of the older women were domestic workers or predominantly employed in the informal sector. Yet…

Opinions / Columnists / 31-07-24 / Cornel Schoeman

Cornel Schoeman | Tech innovation essential to meet customer needs

Cornel Schoeman, Chief Operating Officer at GENRIC Insurance Company Limited unpacks some of the ways that technology has reshaped the short-term insurance landscape over the last decade – and what it means for customer experience.

Opinions / Columnists / 24-07-24 / Bruce Hunt

Bruce Hunt | Aligning Tax and Transformation Policy: collaboration to drive employee ownership

"Companies are increasingly adopting long-term, or "evergreen" share schemes that allow employees to benefit across business cycles and promote long-term participation in company growth rather than linked to volatile share prices and funding…

Opinions / Columnists / 17-07-24 / Dondo Mogajane

Dondo Mogajane | Tshifhiwa Matodzithe’s allegations and affidavit

"I categorically deny that I have ever received corrupt monies or bribes. I proudly served with distinction, honesty, loyalty, and humility as a dedicated public servant for 23 years, the last five of which were as Director-General of National…

Opinions / Columnists / 26-06-24 / Vis Govender

Vis Govender | Weather insurance evolution on par with rise in adverse climate events

"Leading the way in adapting to these severe weather patterns and a changing insurance industry is the idea of parametric insurance, which offers a simple, customised, and proactive approach to protecting businesses in this new era.," says Vis…

Opinions / Columnists / 05-06-24 / Brian Harris

Brian Harris | Helping the emerging workforce access quality, affordable private healthcare

"Entry-level medical aid options such as hospital plans are often ideal, but with the reduced premium comes an increased likelihood of medical expense shortfalls, as well as co-payments and sub-limits. This is where gap cover is an invaluable…

Opinions / Columnists / 17-04-24 / Glenn Hickling

Glenn Hickling | What drives susceptibility to insurance fraud: the repercussions

"KwaZulu-Natal emerged as the hotspot for fraudulent claims, with Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, and the Western Cape closely trailing behind. Despite efforts to combat fraud, the industry still suffered a significant loss of R77 million due to…

Opinions / Columnists / 06-03-24 / Carl Roothman

Carl Roothman | National budget and the impact on 2024: the year of sustainable Investments

"South Africa and Africa urgently need to tackle critical challenges such as energy, food and water security. We all need to share responsibility for safeguarding our resources and bolstering resilience in our most vulnerable communities," says…

Opinions / Columnists / 22-02-24 / Dondo Mogajane

Dondo Mogajane | National Budget delivers temporary reprieve, but danger still looms

"The reality is that the South African economy is simply not growing fast enough to create wealth for our people and turn the tide on lingering social issues, especially as economic growth continues to lag far beyond population growth," says…

Opinions / Columnists / 14-02-24 / Dondo Mogajane

Dondo Mogajane | Treasury to walk a tightrope in the upcoming Budget Speech

"SA may end up on a road that leads to the IMF's door, asking for a bailout. This must be avoided at all costs. Now is the right time to rein in spending where possible, better manage our debt and cost to service obligations, and improve government’s…

Opinions / Columnists / 14-02-24 / Fred Hume

Fred Hume | SONA promises are not enough

"In his State of the Nation (SONA) speech, the President gave the nation many reassuring words about how the country’s port and freight problems would be resolved. However, his comforting messages about the loadshedding burden being lightened…

Opinions / Columnists / 16-01-24 / Taurai Craig Museka

Taurai Museka | Understanding bid security in procurement

"Bid security, also known as a bid bond, is a financial guarantee provided by bidders to the client during the procurement process, and also serves as a form of protection against bidders who may withdraw their bids prematurely or refuse to…

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