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SA’s currency, inflation and rate gains constrained by state intervention

08 January 2026

The 2025-2026 Christmas and New Year window saw the usual flood of crazy news. Topping the global charts was the United States military incursion into Venezuela to ‘grab’ President Maduro and his wife and bring them back to New York to face drug charges. Closer to home, South Africa’s financial consumers were treated to alarming developments in the fields of electricity and medical schemes.

Reimagining South Africa as a power broker in a multipolar world

11 December 2025

There could be some big shifts in the South African political landscape in the coming years, and not all for the better. As I contemplated today’s op-ed, some of the YouTube channels I frequent had begun warning of a further erosion in African National Party (ANC) support in the 2026 local government elections, potentially testing the Government of National Unity (GNU) arrangement.

INSETA Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence at Annual General Meeting

05 December 2025

A Quarter Century of Transforming Skills Development in South Africa's Insurance Sector The Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) today hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a momentous occasion as the organisation celebrates 25 years of unwavering commitment to skills development, transformation, and excellence in South Africa's insurance sector.

New advice models to meet demographic and digital trends

01 December 2025

The ability to dream and envision the future are differentiators that help human brokers and advisers stand out in an increasingly digital world. Khanyi Nzukuma, CEO at Glacier by Sanlam, used his platform at the in-person Glacier Ideas Lab 2025 event to share his thoughts on leading in a changing world. He framed his comments around six trends driving wealth management, each of which will be explored in today’s newsletter.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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