BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first African bank to issue Flac notes. The bank acted as issuer and arranger in the successful execution of a R2 billion Flac note issuance structured across four tranches. Flac notes are new regulatory instruments introduced by the South African Reserve Bank to…
BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank has invested R1 billion to enhance its online banking platform, reinforcing the digital banking experience for Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) clients. Launched in October 2024, the upgraded platform forms part of a phased client migration journey. Enhancements are introduced progressively as part of the bank’s broader digital modernisation programme. All…
BY: TANA MALINGA Mamelodi Sundowns boosted their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. The match started at a high tempo, with both sides pressing and looking dangerous in attack. Sundowns struck first in the 36th minute when forward Brayan Léon…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government will from tomorrow 19-20 February host a Youth Tech Expo. The much anticipated Expo aims to empower young people with digital skills, career opportunities and practical knowledge to leverage technology for social impact and economic inclusion. The two-day will take place expo takes place at Vosloorus Civic Centre in Vosloorus,…
Betway understands that not all soccer fans can afford to buy tickets to go watch their favourite teams play at FNB stadium this evening. Hence there are competitions like S’bonise by Betway today where fans can participate in it and win match tickets. Betway and Ezimtoti News are giving away stadium tickets to their lucky…
BY: TANA MALINGA The Gauteng Provincial Government officially launched the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, signalling a strong push to accelerate capital investment into South Africa’s economic hub. Hosting the launch at the JSE, Africa’s largest stock exchange, underscored Gauteng’s intention to position itself at the centre of…
The Betway Premiership once again delivered unforgettable matchday moments as Betway celebrated the fifth and sixth Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win Dial Up winners of the 2025/26 season in Polokwane and East London this past weekend. The first winner was crowned during the Magesi FC vs Golden Arrows fixture at Seshego Stadium on Friday evening, where Robert Mashia walked…
BY:TANA MALINGA Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce that it has played a significant role in supporting Sanlam Private Equity (SPE) in its acquisition of Medhold, a leading supplier of medical devices and surgical supplies in South Africa and other selected African markets. Medhold offers a diversified portfolio of medical…
BY: TANA MALINGA First National Bank (FNB) continues to strengthen South Africa’s informal and community economy through an R18 billion funding commitment that now supports more than 250,000 entrepreneurs nationwide. In the most recent financial year alone, the bank expanded this portfolio by over R2 billion, enabling more small business owners to access the capital…
FNB Stadium sets the stage for Wednesday night’s under-the-lights heavyweight Betway Premiership clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early and familiarize themselves with key match day information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stadium experience. This fixture marks the official rollout of the new MyTicket digital ticketing platform, introduced to improve…
