By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65.3% of 2024’s reported incidents were related to digital banking, with losses exceeding R1.4…
The Rand Show 2026 is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable experience as South Africa’s biggest showcase of fun, family entertainment, shopping, culture, and creativity from 2 – 6 April 2026. The Rand Show 2026 steps into a vibrant new chapter filled with imagination, discovery, and next-level entertainment for visitors of all ages as the…
MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO. The Find X9 Series launched in South Africa on 7 November and is available exclusively through Vodacom. Setting new standards in on-device AI, console-class gaming, and…
By Makhosini Ndlovu, Product Head : Commercial Property Finance at FNB In commercial property investment, there’s no substitute for comprehensive due diligence. A property may look like a smart buy on the surface, but without rigorous checks across multiple dimensions, investors run the risk of overpaying, acquiring investments that underperform, or getting locked into an…
TRADING of goods within the African continent remains a huge concern. In a continent as rich in minerals as ours, it is troubling that Africans are seen as beggars in other parts of the world. To put this to an end, Africa Trade Engine (ATE) has partnered with the TRT Manufacturing and TradeDepot, Afreximbank and…
Innovative solutions designed to meet customers where they are FNB, a pioneer in digital banking, is phasing in two new customer engagement platforms, NAVi, a fully integrated conversational virtual assistant on the FNB App, and WhatsApp, a streamlined digital channel tailored to meet evolving customer needs. The rollout of these channels forms part of FNB’s broader commitment to enhancing customer experience and broadening digital channels to help…
Earlier this year, Formula 1® and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, announced a multi-year extension of their Global Partnership through 2030, further strengthening the cruise company’s collaboration with the prestigious motorsport. The three newly announced title sponsorships are in addition to existing trackside branding and hospitality…
Tana Malinga NESCAFÉ has brought a new twist to coffee in South Africa with its NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate, an easy tasty way to make café style iced coffee at home with just one quick pour. From 14-16 November, shoppers at Rosebank Mall got to try the new product, mix flavours and learn simple tricks to…
Tana Malinga bp Southern Africa (bpSA) has officially handed over the first MINI Cooper in its exciting Stand to Win a MINI Cooper campaign and the celebration was nothing short of electric. The handover took place at bp Protea Glen, where the community gathered to witness a life-changing moment for the first winner, Sithandekile Nguluve,…
