As Black Friday banners flash across screens and festive cheer builds, South Africans face a surge of high-pressure buying moments. On Black Friday last year alone, FNB customers spent over R3.2 billion, marking an 11% increase in spend from the previous year. The bulk of this spending went toward groceries, clothing, entertainment, and travel, reflecting…
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…
Johannesburg’s commitment to greening, sustainability, and inclusive public spaces has earned the city three prestigious awards from World Urban Parks 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading green city on the African continent. Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero congratulated Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) on the achievement, noting that the recognition comes at…
Tana Malinga Top leaders from the Tshwane Metro Police, Fire and Rescue, SANParks, Bidvest Protea Coin and several private security companies have signed a major new agreement called Operation Night Watch. The goal is clear: boost safety during the high-risk hours of 6pm to 6am.By working together and investing in better equipment, training and teamwork,…
As the Madlanga Commission continues to uncover the deep moral and institutional wounds left by state corruption, the question of what happens to those who tell the truth has taken centre stage. Dr Onke Mazibuko — psychologist, author and researcher — says the country cannot rebuild integrity without confronting the psychological cost of courage. Mazibuko’s…
Tana Malinga Stunting is one of the biggest hidden problems holding back South Africa’s future. Yet, many people don’t know what it really means. This month, Compact Food Solutions (CFS) is taking action. The team will visit three top Western Cape malls — Canal Walk, Tygervalley, and Cavendish Square — to raise awareness about stunting…
Tana Malinga Celebrated author and doctor Kopano Matlwa launched her new novel, Bosadi, on 21st October at Hyde Park Corner, in a powerful and emotional event hosted by respected news anchor Cathy Mohlahlana. Kopano, known for her thought-provoking books like Coconut and Period Pain, is also a medical doctor and public health specialist. A Rhodes…
Tana Malinga Helping South Africans One Meal at a Time To mark World Food Day, Kellanova South Africa (formerly Kellogg’s) has teamed up with the National Department of Agriculture in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha, to support communities facing hunger. As part of this effort, they’ve donated around 139,000 meals to people in need. But their work doesn’t…
Tana Malinga At the 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit in Lusaka, SMART Zambia Institute (SZI), inq Zambia, and Mezzanine announced a new partnership. They want to help Zambia go more digital by using Mezzanine’s Helium Platform. This system will be hosted inside Zambia and priced in Kwacha, making it easier and more reliable for local…
Johannesburg, South Africa — The 2025 Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards (WIT) returns on Thursday, 20 November 2025, shining a spotlight on exceptional women reshaping South Africa’s digital future through innovation, resilience, and impact. Now in its second decade, this prestigious platform celebrates female-led SMMEs and emerging talent whose tech-driven solutions and entrepreneurial spirit…
