04 September 2025: FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay affordably and effortlessly connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a deep understanding of how our customers live,…
Charmaine NkosiThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) held a special Student Diversity Festival today at the Steve Biko Campus Sport Centre. The event was organized by DUT’s Centre for General Education and focused on celebrating different cultures, ideas, and backgrounds within the university.the festival welcomed international guest speakers who shared their thoughts and experiences. Students…
Charmaine NkosiThousands of commuters across Durban were left stranded on Thursday morning as the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) launched a two-day strike in protest over vehicle impoundments and delays in permit processing. The strike, which began in the early hours, saw taxi ranks across the city deserted, leaving workers and students scrambling for…
FNB named Best Consumer Digital Bank in South Africa 3 September 2025 – FNB has once again been awarded for its exceptional leadership in digital innovation, receiving eight awards at the Global Finance Best Digital Banks 2025 Awards: one of the most respected awards in global financial services. The awards celebrate excellence in digital innovation, customer experience,…
Across studios, galleries, and cultural institutions, women are claiming their place as leaders of contemporary African art’s next chapter, where representation evolves into equity, and equity grows into inclusion. By Nkosana Matyeshana, FNB Events Lead 03 September 2025: Throughout much of art history, the names etched into global memory (Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, Pollock) have overwhelmingly been men….
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department, has officially launched the GEF – Urban Agriculture Food Resilience Infrastructure Project to fight food insecurity, empower new farmers, and expand sustainable urban farming across the City. In partnership with the City’s Social Development Department, Development Planning has created a…
The City of Johannesburg’s Bomb Squad, together with the Regional Director for Citizen Relationship & Urban Management in Region F, Irene Mafune, officials from departments and entities and representatives from the Private Office of the Executive Mayor, recently conducted a successful High-Impact Service Delivery programme in Region F, Ward 67, Yeoville. Teams attended to multiple…
BRADLY ELLIOTT CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent financial institutions (FIs). But now the script has changed, and these startups and innovators are regarded as potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities or partners for larger banks. Likewise, many…
IMAGE SOURCED FROM STANDARD JOY OF JAZZ WEBSITE TANA MALINGA Johannesburg, 26–28 September 2025 — The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival is back at the Sandton Convention Centre for three days of music and culture. This year, more than 60 artists from 15 countries will perform, bringing sounds from Africa, Europe, and America to…
SHARE After securing a strong fourth-place finish at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km, just a week after placing sixth at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, Bennet Seloyi is brimming with confidence. He now has his sights set on earning his first-ever Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES podium when he takes to the start line…
