7+ hour, 17+ min ago  (776+ words) Parental leave benefits in the private sector are declining, which could drive employees who are new parents to dip into their unemployment insurance fund (UIF) savings to supplement their income while on parental leave. This is according to data from…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (617+ words) South African businesses investing in solar power and battery storage systems to reduce reliance on Eskom may be unknowingly exposing themselves to significant insurance risks. The insurer said this is creating potential exposure, as many commercial policyholders assume renewable energy…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (542+ words) The fallout from the Middle East conflict is reversing the economic props that have supported South African businesses, with insolvencies expected to start ticking up in 2026 after several years of decline. This year, local business insolvencies " the state in which…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (806+ words) South Africa's life insurance industry appears, at first glance, to be one of the continent's great financial success stories. With a life insurance penetration rate of 9. 5% of GDP as of 2024, South Africa ranks among the highest globally and continues to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (666+ words) When Rui Morais stepped into the CEO role at Dis-Chem in mid-2023, he inherited more than a prominent retail pharmacy brand. He took on the task of evolving a founder-led business into a more scalable health-care platform. Now, 1, 000 days into the…...