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What to Invest in for 2026? Start With the People You Back
Every year around this time, many of our inboxes fill with predictions. Lists. Forecasts. Hot takes. The investment world loves a crystal ball. I have always found them and teh clickbait articles mild
Friendship, Art & Legacy — Why We Collect
When my friend Justin Naylor (CEO of iTOO) and I sat down with fabulous (smart, stylish and engaging) Refiloe Mpakanyane on The Latitudes Podcast, it felt a bit like two conversations happening at onc
No free lunch and no shortcuts: Azoza is an African success story
CN&CO was proud to facilitate a conversation for our client Azoza on the No Free Lunch podcast.
SA’s favourite vegan cookbook dominates on the world stage – again!
There’s a Vegan on My Verandah has once again been named the best vegan cookbook in the world. The last time it received this honour was at the 2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Umeå, Sweden.
The CN&CO effect at the 2025 IIG Gala: Energy, Connection & a whole lot of Vibe
Stella Carter updates us on the 2025 IIG Gala Dinner
Breadth v Depth – an ode to Sevens
By Carel Nolte A reflection on a life lived wide, a life seeking to go deeper. My life. I’ve been thinking about breadth versus depth a lot lately. Probably because my own life is full to the brim.
Leadership, renewal and the road to 2027
The 2025 Comrades Marathon AGM was substantive and grounded. It set the right tone needed to carry the race into its second century.
Imagination: The Satrix story
Helena Conradie sets the standard in the investment industry.
South Africa, the Philippines and the privilege of moving through the world with eyes open
Carel just got back from the Philippines, which he says is a lot like SA in many ways.
I wish someone had told me how to recalibrate without losing momentum
Kurt explains how his life's rhythm has changed since he moved to Cape Town.
Get ready for InsureTalk 2026!
Since 2020, in the heart of the pandemic, InsureTalk has been bringing information, opinion, entertainment and CPD hours to audiences of insurance professionals in South Africa and abroad. Opening the
InsureTalk Live 2025: bringing people together in the name of insurance
InsureTalk Live 2025 took place on 13 November at The Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The hybrid event drew just over 3 000 insurance professionals, some online and some live at the venue. Carly
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