Sanlam Limited (JSE:SLM) is in talks to acquire 49% stake in the general insurance business of NICO Holdings Limited (MAL:NICO) in four African countries for an undisclosed amount. Sanlam already owns 49% stake in Nico and in talks to take a similar stake in Nico's general insurance operations in Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Sanlam's shares are up 1.3%.