Consumer spending began 2Q25 on a strong note, with retail sales rising by 5.1% y/y in April—up from a revised 1.2% in March (previously 1.5%), and significantly above market expectations of a 3.1% increase. On a monthly basis, retail volumes rebounded by 0.9%, following a 0.3% decline in March. Despite April’s strong performance, retail activity…
South Africa’s new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 12 of 2018 (new Act) has, by proclamation in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2025, been deemed to have been in effect since 1 June 2025. Thus, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 15 of 1976 (old Act) is now repealed. The new Act essentially has the aim…
FNB welcomes the release of the 2024 National Financial Ombud Scheme Banking Report which shows that the Bank has improved year-on-year across key metrics. According to the report, FNB achieved significant reductions in formal complaints (10%) and premature complaints (12%) lodged against the bank at the National Financial Ombud (NFO) in 2024. Furthermore, with an…
Staying active during the colder months can be challenging if you don’t love running in the dark after work or getting up early in the freezing cold to go to gym. There’s a wide range of Android apps that help you to stick to your goals in the winter months. TCL recommends some of the…
Mzansi is scoring again with HONOR’s AI- centered focus on Camera tech Unveiled at Kyalami Racecourse, the new HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro smartphones are built for speed, action and the kind of detail South African sports fans crave. Whether you’re tracking a match-winning header from the stands or snapping your child’s goal from across the…
The City of Johannesburg has passed the tariffs for 2025/2026 alongside the budget. The tariffs are set in a manner that ensures on one hand the City priorities provision of essential services, and on the other hand ensures that the most impoverished communities are protected. The Government of Loal Unity (GLU) has supported the rebates…
Africa’s biggest lender, Standard Bank, has launched the first-ever Shari’ah-compliant overdraft facility in Southern Africa, marking a transformative milestone for Islamic Finance on the continent. Designed to empower business owners with more Shari’ah-compliant solutions, the product adds to a long list of Standard Bank’s innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of Africa’s growing demand…
An historic success for the Proteas in the Ultimate Test at Lord’s as South Africa defeat Australia by five wickets inside four days. Jonathan Healy, at Lord’s South Africa have broken a 27-year drought by claiming an emphatic five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday. The Proteas made reasonably…
Award-winning singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker Ntombie releases book titled Notes Of Grace (Surviving The Storm) Her resilience and triumph is inspirational. From surviving grief, and depression, now award-winning singer, songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker Ntombenhle Shobede best known as Ntombie (34) shares her story to inspire others in her book titled Notes Of Grace (Surviving…
Palmeiras tightened their grip on Group A of the Club World Cup after capitalising on two second-half lapses to defeat Egypt’s Al Ahly 2-0 on a night punctuated by thunder, video drama and a near hour-long weather delay. The Brazilian side, trophy-hunting under long-serving coach Abel Ferreira, now need only a draw against Inter Miami…
