Case Study: Navigating Risk in African Insurance Markets
AfriSure Reinsurance, a leading South African reinsurance company, has been facing significant challenges in recent years due to the evolving risk landscape across the African continent. The company's CEO, Sarah Nkosi, has identified several key risks that are impacting their operations and profitability.
Case Study: Addressing the Skills Shortage in Risk Management at Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics, a leading logistics and supply chain company operating across Africa, has been grappling with a significant challenge in recent years: a shortage of qualified risk management professionals. This skills gap has become increasingly critical as the company faces a complex and evolving risk landscape in its operations across the continent (Imperial Logistics, 2020).
Case Study: Strategic Management Challenges at Equity Bank Kenya
Equity Bank, a leading financial institution in Kenya, has faced significant challenges in implementing effective strategic management practices. This case study examines the bank's experiences with strategy formulation and execution, highlighting key issues and potential solutions.
Case Study: Navigating Risk Management Challenges in African Business Operations
African businesses face a complex and evolving risk landscape, with challenges ranging from economic instability to cybersecurity threats. This case study examines the risk management strategies employed by a large South African grocery retailer operating across the continent.
Case Study: Integrated Risk Management at African Energy Corporation
African Energy Corporation (AEC), a leading energy company based in South Africa, faced significant challenges in managing risks across its diverse operations. The company's siloed approach to risk management led to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and potential threats to its strategic objectives.
Case Study: Transnet Cyber Attack – A Wake-Up Call for South Africa’s Critical Infrastructure
In July 2021, Transnet, South Africa's state-owned rail, port, and pipeline company, fell victim to a devastating ransomware attack that sent shockwaves through the nation's economy and exposed critical vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity infrastructure (Timcke and Rens, 2024).
Case Study: MTN Group’s Geopolitical Risk Management in Africa
MTN Group, a leading telecommunications company operating across Africa and the Middle East, faces a complex and dynamic geopolitical landscape that presents both challenges and opportunities for its business operations (MTN Group, 2023). As one of the largest mobile network operators in Africa, MTN must navigate a diverse range of political, economic, and social risks across its markets.
Case Study: Safeguarding Data Privacy in Africa’s Digital Frontier
AfriTech Solutions, a leading IT services provider in South Africa, faced significant challenges in adapting to the rapidly evolving data privacy landscape. With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in 2021, the company needed to overhaul its data management practices to ensure compliance and maintain customer trust.
Case Study: Navigating Regulatory Compliance Challenges in South Africa’s Private Security Industry
In South Africa's dynamic business environment, the private security industry faces significant regulatory compliance challenges. This case study examines the experiences of a fictional company, SecureGuard Ltd., operating in Gauteng Province, as it navigates the complex regulatory landscape governed by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
Case Study: Risk Management at AfriTech Solutions
AfriTech Solutions, a leading technology company based in South Africa, faced significant challenges in managing risks in an increasingly volatile business environment. The company, which specialises in providing IT solutions to various sectors across Africa, recognised the need to implement a robust enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy to navigate the complex landscape of economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and technological disruptions.