Women’s virtual card Spend increased by 86.9% YoY First National Bank (FNB) has released new insights into women’s spending patterns across its retail segment, revealing a significant year-on-year (YoY) growth and a marked shift toward digital and lifestyle-driven transactions. Women accounted for 44.6% of the total retail spend in 2024, with their overall spend increasing by 5.3% YoY and transaction volumes rising…
Pictures by Standard Bank during its 2025 Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge event which was held in KZN. The summit took place on Wednesday August 27.
Vodacom has announced the return of its popular ‘Buy and Get’ promotion, which rewards prepaid customers with free YouTube data bundles when they purchase qualifying LTE, seven-day, or 30-day prepaid bundles. “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with YouTube with the reintroduction of our Buy and Get campaign. We’re committed to helping our customers…
The 2025Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners are in and once again, these champions of South African winemaking will be showcased at ProWine Shanghai in Mainland China. Later this year, the wines will be profiled through Standard Bank’s extensive Africa-China trade corridor expertise to drive export opportunities for South Africa’s premium wine producers…
THAPELO MAGOLA Women’s Month serves as a reminder of the remarkable contributions women make across industries. Among them, Pamela Niemand stands out as a visionary entrepreneur who has redefined South Africa’s hospitality and property sector while paving the way for women in business leadership. In 2001, Niemand made history by launching the Waldorf Executive Apartments…
Investing can feel like a daunting task, especially with unpredictable markets and an overwhelming number of options to choose from. Many South Africans want to grow their wealth but are also mindful of protecting what they have already built – the challenge is finding investments that offer both security and opportunity. One such investment solution…
Nicole Sykes Across boardrooms, local communities and digital platforms, South African women are building businesses that fuel growth and strengthen communities. But too often, they’re doing it without the recognition, networks, or resources they need to truly thrive. A recent 2023/2024 South Africa report by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), highlighted that South African women are…
Many South African families are only one emergency away from financial trouble. With the rising cost of food, fuel and electricity, even a small, unexpected expense like a burst geyser or medical bill can push a household into debt. Despite this, most people still don’t have money saved for a rainy day, and without a…
Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 August 2025 – Vodacom Business has announced the launch of its Extraordinary Business Advisory Board, a strategic initiative that aims to support digital transformation in the enterprise space. Featuring a panel of distinguished business leaders and technology experts, the board serves as a vital platform for providing insights, thought leadership, and guidance on…
Vodacom Business has announced the launch of its Extraordinary Business Advisory Board, a strategic initiative that aims to support digital transformation in the enterprise space. Featuring a panel of distinguished business leaders and technology experts, the board serves as a vital platform for providing insights, thought leadership, and guidance on emerging tech trends and business solutions…
