The challenge of illicit financial flows (IFF) continues to undermine the future of Africa. This concerning issue hampers our ability to adequately fund education, healthcare, and critical development projects that are essential for lifting our people out of poverty and fostering sustainable economic growth. As business leaders, politicians, academics, and citizens, we cannot sit back….
Rustenburg, South Africa: Power Week 2 concluded today on Day 5, marking the end of an exciting and action-packed week. In an earlier clash, the Golden Fireballs, led by coach Dr. Elsje Jordaan, continued their winning streak in the Telkom Netball League (TNL), completing a whitewash in the second leg held at Sun City Sun Park. …
Johannesburg; BokTowns are back – powered by Castle Lager – turning fan parks across the country into the best seat outside the stadium. The 2025 tour opens on Saturday, 28 June at Wanderers Oval, Johannesburg, where supporters will gather to watch the Springboks’ first-ever clash with the Barbarians on South African soil. The day is set…
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 Thus, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 15 of 1976 (old Act) is now repealed.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…
