A joint operation was held at Emanguzi and Hluhluwe yesterday, 23 August 2021, to search for suspects involved in the hijacking of a truck. The operation yielded positive results when two suspects aged 33 and 38 years were arrested for a truck hijacking. The suspects were arrested while at Thandizwe […]
Finance
Transforming Financial Inclusion Using Behavioural Science
There is currently a revolution in the space of financial inclusion, with around 70% of people worldwide now having access to financial services, up from just 50% a decade ago, according to the World Bank. One of the key drivers behind this phenomenon is the huge increase in mobile phone […]
Police Track down suspects after robbery of Courier Truck
Macleantown police are tracking down suspects who allegedly robbed a Courier truck on N6 outside East London yesterday at about 03:45 am. Three armed suspects pulled over the courier truck at gunpoint and tied the driver and his crew at the back of the truck. They took over and drove […]
Police recover a hijacked truck with loot to the estimated value of R1.3 million
The members of the Highway Patrol Unit received information about a truck that was hijacked in Olifantsfontein. It was reported that the suspects are busy offloading cans of fish at a warehouse at Main Reef Road, Langlaagte. The police responded, upon their arrival, they found the truck with a suspect […]
Euler Hermes announces key changes in their Board of Management and Regional Management teams
Euler Hermes, the world’s leading trade credit insurer, announces key changes in their Board of Management and Regional Management teams. While the Covid-19 crisis reaffirmed the critical role of credit insurance in sustaining global trade, Euler Hermes will help businesses catch the upswing in still uncertain times. These nominations embody […]
TATA International Africa introduces commercial vehicle asset finance product in South Africa
Many have tried, many have failed. Doing business in Africa requires a shift from a typical mindset, and while the word ‘risk’ is taboo among the world’s most prominent money lenders, there are ways to strategically mitigate uncertainties when it comes to credit in African markets. Based on Tata International […]
The Suez Canal blockage – lessons to be learned
Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk when something goes wrong. These fears are now being realized, with the MS Ever Given having blocked the Suez Canal for several days. Luckily, the giant vessel was refloated and […]
Addressing supply chain disruption and compliance in the IMT sector in Africa
Industrials, manufacturing and transportation (IMT) companies have some of the most complex supply chains of any sector and have been particularly hard hit by quarantines, travel restrictions, and other disruptions brought about by the global COVID-19 outbreak. Marc Yudaken, Partner and Head of the Industrials, Manufacturing and Transportation (IMT) at […]
Allianz and Euler Hermes strengthen Africa team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) appointed Asheen Maikoo and Piet Schutte as Senior Risk Engineers on September 1, 2020, to continue to provide world-class risk consulting services to help businesses in Africa manage, prevent, and reduce risks. Asheen brings over 11 years of experience in power generation, Risk Based […]
Hollard Trucking confirms commitment to the safety of truck drivers, fleets and cargo!
At Hollard Trucking, we’re passionate about partnering with our customers to manage their risks, offer them added value and assist their drivers to be the best they can be. We’re one of South Africa’s largest – and certainly most innovative – truck insurers. Our claims service is second to none, […]










