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Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices....
Weathering the Storms of Climate Change
By: George Jennings In our February article, we touched on changing weather conditions. This topic is not exclusive to South Africa but is at the forefront of the global arena. Climatic conditions...
2025 – Tailwinds and Headwinds
By: George Jennings When flying an airplane, the pilot has no control over the tailwinds and the headwinds. The pilot’s control is to steer the aircraft safely through the prevailing conditions....
By: Kobus van Niekerk Insurance, a legal contract, has been advertised as a commodity lately, like the utensils we use in the kitchen. Even the conclusion period of an important contract is...
Construction Industry Holiday – Are you prepared?
By: George Jennings & Kobus van Niekerk The construction industry holiday is a period when most contractors, sub-contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and other professionals in...
The Law, The Road and Insurance
By: George Jennings & Kobus van Niekerk Liability insurance forms an integral part of practically all Contract Works and Plant All Risks insurance policies. The use of vehicles on public roads and...
George Jennings and Kobus van Niekerk are both senior underwriters at Consort Collectively, George and Kobus have 100+ years of experience in their insurance careers. Their experience ranges from...
Save the Profit: Business Interruption
Kobus van Niekerk and George Jennings Scope of Business Interruption Insurance
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Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
The SKA is coming to life as it passes early science tests
This month saw the achievement of another milestone for the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope programme, which is being developed by the UK-based SKA Observatory (SKAO) and...
Transnet appoints acting TNPA CEO
State-owned logistics company Transnet has appointed Mohammed Abdool as acting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO, effective December 10, 2025, as the search for a permanent head of the...