STANDARD BANK EXPANDS MERCHANT NETWORK TO ENHANCE TOURIST PAYMENT EXPERIENCE

Over 16,000 merchants to be enabled with Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) by year-end, reinforcing South Africa’s position as a tourist-friendly destination. Johannesburg, South Africa and Dublin, Ireland – [29 October 2025] – By the end of 2025, more than 16,000 Standard Bank merchants across South Africa will be equipped to offer international visitors the ability to…

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RIBEIRO COSTA SHINES AT 2024/25 PSL AWARDS 

Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro Costa emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024/25 PSL Awards on Tuesday evening, claiming an impressive four accolades.  Ribeiro Costa was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Goal of the Season, and Betway Premiership…

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PUPILS GET MEDALS

THABO MOTLHABI Giving pupils medals for performing well in sport is more than just rewarding their achievements.This was evident when pupils from various primary schools around Kagiso 2, West Rand collected their sports medals during a June 16 event held at their school last week.EYETHU-YARONA, Nomfundo Zondo and Uthando Lwethu Foundations in partnership with Net99,…

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BAYER BRINGS TOGETHER AGRA, AU AND FNB IN HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON TRANSFORMING AFRICA’S FOOD SYSTEMS

Bayer convened a high-level dialogue with AGRA, the African Union (AU) and First National Bank (FNB) during last week’s B20 Summit in South Africa. The aim of this was to bring together policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to discuss the urgent reforms needed to transform Africa’s food systems. With rising climate pressures, economic instability…

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JOBURG COUNCIL TABLES DRAFT 2026/27 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The City of Joburg Council, on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, tabled its draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Medium-Term Budget, and draft tariffs during a Council meeting held at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein. The tabling of the draft IDP signals the start of a broad public participation process designed to ensure that residents’…

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SMART EASTER SPENDING: HOW HOUSEHOLDS CAN CELEBRATE WITHOUT BLOWING THE BUDGET

Consumers are encouraged to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary debt and make more intentional spending decisions AS households prepare for the added costs that often come with the Easter period, consumers are urged to take a more deliberate approach to their seasonal spending. Easter often brings extra expenses, from food and travel to family gatherings and…

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