Tag: financing

We live in a volatile world where geopolitical risks, economic inflation, natural disasters and an increasingly complex regulatory environment are applying pressures on all fronts, including the insurance sector. Underwriting requirements are becoming stringent, and prospective clients are having to provide far more granular information about their portfolio of risks as well as risk mitigation measures, while reduced capacity and insurer appetite for certain classes of risks remains a real concern.

The rail sector in South Africa is at a breaking point and urgent action is required. From a freight perspective, Transnet's incapacity to dispatch locomotives is at an all-time high. The National Logistics Crisis Committee estimates that the country's macro logistics system loses circa ZAR1 billion a day.

Zombies are one of the most recognized horror tropes, which has become more popular in the last decade than ever before. However, beyond our screens, zombie companies exist in the business world as well. Despite limping along, it appears that these companies may be reaching their natural end.

There is no denying that information and communication technology (ICT) is business critical in the fast-paced and increasingly connected society we live in today - however, procurement of the needed solutions and equipment too often still becomes a negotiation over cost and demonstrating value.

Being flexible and having good cash flow is essential to the success of any business. However, as with all businesses, certain expenses are inevitable,...