FNB CONNECT TAKES AIM AT POLLUTION WITH NEW ECO-FRIENDLY SIM CARDS

As part of its ongoing effort to make everyday connectivity more sustainable, FNB Connect has introduced eco-friendly SIM cards, made possible by biodegradable SIM card carriers, and recyclable packaging. The new FNB Connect SIM cards use a reduced-plastic design, replacing the traditional full plastic carrier with a paper-based cardboard, while the packaging is made from…

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IT’S A NEW AGE!

Kopano MonahengWHEN foreign countries care about your development, there’s hope for the future of Mzansi.That was the spirit when the Chinese Embassy in Mzansi along with the Gauteng MEC for Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane officially opened the Science Center on Friday 21 November. The Inauguration of the L.I.S.T.E.N Science Exhibition in…

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STANDARD BANK STRENGTHENS SECURITY AND LAUNCHES ZERO-FRAUD LIABILITY VIRTUAL CARD

Standard Bank has launched a new Virtual Credit Card with advanced security features. The bank is so confident in these security features that it has made a 100% Credit Card Fraud Protection Promise to customers who use these Virtual Credit Cards online or in mobile wallets. According to statistics published by SABRIC, South Africa has seen a rise in…

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BUDGET 2026 BOOSTS SME RELIEF AS VAT THRESHOLD RISES TO R2.3 MILLION

BY: TANA MALINGA South Africa’s 2026 National Budget has introduced targeted relief measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighted by a significant increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold and enhanced capital gains tax exemptions for qualifying business owners. In his Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the VAT registration…

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MEC MAILE OUTLINES THE STATE OF GAUTENG MUNICIPAL FINANCES IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR 

LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND  At the end of every month, Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to the Gauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA).  Furthermore, on a quarterly basis, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidated statement on…

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SAMA 31: REST OF AFRICA AWARD NOMINEES SPOTLIGHT CONTINENTAL EXCELLENCE

As the countdown to the 31st South African Music Awards(SAMA 31) ramps up, anticipation is mounting for the coveted Rest of Africa Award, which honours outstanding non-South African artists whose work has resonated across the continent.This year’s nominees represent Afropop’s finest voices: Ayra Starr (The Year I Turned 21),Bensoul (The Party & After Party), Wizkid…

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