Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala, visits Luanda to commemorate the milestone and reaffirm the Group’s commitment to Angola Standard Bank Angola (“SBA”) today commemorated the admission of its shares to trading on the Equity Market operated by the Angola Debt and Securities Exchange (“BODIVA”) through the holding of the ‘Ring the Bell’ ceremony. This…
Vodacom Group, the leading pan African connectivity, digital and financial services company serving more than 243 million customers, with mobile networks covering a total population of over 596 million people, has established a Foundation to consolidate and strengthen its impact on the continent. The Vodacom Foundation, which brings together the eight Foundations across its footprint…
By THABO MOTLHABI Mohlakeng Hostel was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture and community spirit on Saturday, 26 September 2026, as hostel dwellers, cultural groups and guests gathered to mark Heritage Day. Hosted by Mohlakeng Hostel chairperson and Nduna Emmanuel Wesi, the annual ceremony brought people from different cultural backgrounds together through traditional dances,…
Soweto Tourism, FNB and KAMERS/Makers launch a two-day retail showcase of Soweto’s makers, brands and food producers on 26–27 September One hundred of Soweto’s small businesses and creative entrepreneurs will sell, show and tell their stories at the first Soweto Small Business Showcase, at Maponya Mall on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026. Presented…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Nonhlanhla Nene dreamt of owning a beauty business when she was still a teenager, but that dream had to wait. At the time, Nonhlanhla was working in the retail industry and life was going well. However, the mother of two eventually decided to follow her own dream instead of continuing to work…
ABSA Rewards has partnered with Red Bull to connect customers to Red Bull Unlocked in Cape Town, bringing everyday rewards closer to the music, culture and experiences customers value.Anchored in “Unforgettable Experiences. Go All In.”, the partnership brings together two complementary roles: Red Bull creates experiences people want to be part of, while Absa Rewards…
The Private Security Sector Provident Fund (the Fund) has announced that employer non-compliance has reached the scale of a national crisis, with more than six out of every ten participating employers found to be non-compliant as at 31 July this year, either failing to pay over contributions deducted from workers’ salaries, submitting incomplete or inaccurate…
By THABO MOTLHABI YOUNG people in Mogale City were given a much-needed business boost when Qoq’uMntwana Foundation hosted a Business Skills Orientation at Kagiso Memorial and Recreation Centre on Tuesday, 22 September. Led by Esther Mbobo and her team, the initiative focused on giving young people practical knowledge about entrepreneurship, business opportunities, funding and skills…
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival is gearing up to welcome thousands of jazz lovers to a two-day celebration of music, culture and community, taking place from 25–26 September 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre. In preparation for the large crowds expected, the festival is urging motorists and commuters to consider alternative routes due to road closures and anticipated traffic congestion….
By THABO MOTLHABI YOUNG girls in Orlando West, Soweto, received sanitary products and vital lessons on menstrual health during a programme aimed at tackling period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation. African Child at Work NPO hosted a Menstrual Hygiene Education Programme at Shomang Primary School and Emdlaleni High School on 18 September. The programme…
