Tana Malinga A powerful new exhibition celebrating four decades of South Africa’s visual arts excellence opened today at the Standard Bank Art Lab in Sandton. Titled SBYA Visual Art 1984 – Now, the landmark showcase marks the 40th anniversary of the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award (SBYA) for visual arts. The exhibition, on view…
Charmaine NkosiMembers and supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) political party held a march in Durban on Friday, rallying behind KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The march began at Curries Fountain Stadium and proceeded to Hoy Park, where the party delivered a memorandum demanding the commissioner’s protection and voicing strong criticism of the current government…
When pension funds and investment managers change portfolio strategies, the visible costs are often just the tip of the iceberg. Poor execution during these transitions can erode significant value, yet many South African institutions still underestimate the risks involved and the value of partnering with an experienced transition manager. Hiring a transition manager is the best way to tackle…
Tana Malinga Johannesburg has scored a major milestone with the launch of the Field of Dreams, the first full-size football field built in the Joburg CBD in 100 years. This new sports precinct was created by the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) and Standard Bank, with support from Italtile, BW Cares Foundation, Jozi My Jozi, and…
Published: Sunday, 20 April 2025 Tanzanian giants Simba SC took a slim advantage in the first leg of their TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup semi-final, defeating South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in a tightly-contested encounter in Zanzibar on Sunday. Jean Ahoua’s expertly taken free-kick just before half-time proved decisive at the Amaan Stadium on Sunday, with the…
South Africans have long shown a willingness to support one another during times of crisis – whether in response to floods, fires or the increased hardship many families face during winter. Yet while the desire to give is evident, turning that intent into meaningful, effective support is not always straightforward. According to Statistics South Africa,…
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in Midrand, South Africa. The high-speed production line marks a South African first, producing Bonaqua Pump Still 750ml and Powerade 500ml packs with an innovative sports bottle cap. Beyond this milestone, the…
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has become the first African bank to issue Flac notes. The bank acted as Issuer and Arranger to successfully execute a R2bn Flac note issuance structured across four tranches. Flac notes are new regulatory instruments introduced by the South African Reserve Bank to enhance the financial strength…
Kopano Monaheng THE potential of our young people means nothing if they don’t get the support and the right opportunities. This was evident when NTT DATA showered grade 11 & 12 pupils and students with awards during their Saturday school celebratory event held recently at Melrose Arch in Joburg. These are the pupils who attended…
By Tana Malinga WHILE depositing and withdrawing of money often happen in banks, there’s another way also to do it. Zibu Nqala, FNB’s points of presence CEO, believes banking services should be made accessable in spaza shops and small businesses across the country in order to make life easier for people unlike when they’ve to…
