IMAGE SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA South Africa’s festive season did more than boost retail sales, it confirmed a major change in how people pay, shop, and do business. New figures from Standard Bank show that higher spending, especially on groceries and food, has pushed digital payments into the centre of everyday commerce. As more consumers…
IMAGE SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA Multi unit franchising is growing fast in South Africa, and it is not only happening in restaurants. As 2026 begins, many franchise owners in different sectors. Grocery, liquor, retail, and education, are thinking about expanding. But doing well with one store does not guarantee success with more. Moving into multi…
Mamelodi Sundowns left it late but walked away with a 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United in Betway Premiership clash. For 90 minutes, the match was tight and tense. Sekhukhune defended bravely and frustrated Sundowns, keeping the score 0-0 deep into the game. Just when it looked like the points would be shared, Sundowns struck.Nuno Santos…
The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) Councillor Jack Sekwaila expresses concern regarding the waste collection disruptions that have affected three depots in recent days. The MMC has urgently requested that Pikitup management, along with the board, convene a meeting with the organised labour and…
Image courtesy of TCL Don’t panic if your Android phone is feeling slow and unresponsive, it might not be necessary to trade it in for a new model. A few simple tweaks, fixes and behaviour changes can often restore smoother, more reliable performance. TCL suggests some quick tips for restoring your Android device’s performance if…
Online shopping, social media, and mobile apps are all part of everyday life for most South Africans. From ordering groceries and booking rides to sharing photos and downloading new apps, digital activity isn’t optional anymore. Yet many people don’t realise that what they do online everyday affects how safely they can access their money and protect…
image supplied BY: Tana Malinga History was made when HRH Gogo Esther Mnguni, the legendary Ndebele artist and cultural icon, became the first artist to paint on top of the tallest building in Sub-Saharan Africa. The historic world record attempt took place at ALTO234 at The Leonardo in Sandton, high above the city skyline. It…
MarathonThe organisers of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are proud to welcome Cipla as the official Recovery Partner, beginning a three-year partnership in 2026.Founded in 1935, Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company whose humanitarian approach to healthcare reflects its enduring purpose of “Caring for Life”. With strong community connections wherever it operates, Cipla has…
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…
By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa As we begin the year, smartphones and connected devices are poised to become smarter, faster and environmentally friendly. The sensors that surround you at home and work, the devices you wear and carry, and the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools will start blending together into an ambient network that…
