Tana Malinga All roads lead to the Sandton Convention Centre this 5 and 6 November 2025 for the much-anticipated Standard Bank SAFTA Summit – a two-day event set to inspire, educate, and connect South Africa’s growing business community. Powered by Standard Bank in partnership with the South African Future Trust (SAFT), the summit promises to…
By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing are converging on many of the devices you will commonly find on a small business’s premises, such as point-of-sale systems, security cameras and even delivery vehicles. This trend is unlocking significant benefits for businesses of all sizes,…
As Africa’s trade ecosystem evolves amid mounting economic pressures, platforms that foster meaningful connections between businesses, financiers and policymakers are becoming vital to unlocking inclusive growth. Engage Trade Africa 2025, taking place in Durban from the 27th to the 30th of October 2025 in KwaZulu-Natal, provides one such platform, convening leaders across the continent to advance dialogue around market access…
FNB continues to improve access to affordable housing for low- to middle-income South Africans, amid rising property prices and economic challenges. The bank approved R3.3 billion in affordable housing home loans over the last 12 months, putting close to 6 000 families earning less than R34, 000 into homes. Moreover, the bank supported customers with an integrated Financial…
Johannesburg, 30 October 2025 – Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, recently announced that its Angola subsidiary, Standard Bank Angola, has obtained approval to open a correspondent account with J.P. Morgan, the biggest bank in the world by market capitalisation. This seminal approval marks Angola’s reintegration into the global financial system with correspondent…
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) and the Central University of Technology (CUT) successfully hosted the 18th annual Intervarsitybrew™: Brewing & Tasting Challenge in Bloemfontein this past weekend – a celebration of science, creativity and innovation in South African brewing. Mainly sponsored by the South African Breweries (SAB), Heineken Beverages, FoodBev Manufacturing SETA and Fermentis,…
Over 16,000 merchants to be enabled with Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) by year-end, reinforcing South Africa’s position as a tourist-friendly destination. Johannesburg, South Africa and Dublin, Ireland – [29 October 2025] – By the end of 2025, more than 16,000 Standard Bank merchants across South Africa will be equipped to offer international visitors the ability to…
Tana Malinga Five simple habits to help South African seniors stay financially strong as medical expenses soar 28 OCTOBER 2025: Growing older should mean more comfort, not more worry. But for many South Africans, health costs are climbing faster than their income. From chronic medication to regular check-ups and medical aids, expenses are piling up…
By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist marks a defining moment for the country’s financial sector. It reflects years of collaboration and reform across institutions, regulators, and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), proving that decisive action and accountability can deliver lasting…
Tana Malinga 27 OCTOBER 2025 – First National Bank (FNB) has joined forces with Reunyte, a fintech company that helps people trace and retrieve unclaimed benefits such as pensions, investments, and policies. The partnership forms part of FNB’s promise to use technology to bring real help and value to its customers. Through Reunyte’s smart tracing…
