Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, is the first authorised bank to offer transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The bank was granted license to offer CIPS transactions in June at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai. The system has since gone live and was recently inaugurated at a ceremony held…
Tana Malinga The G20 Social Summit, held over three days at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, consisted of a full programme focused on inclusion, community voices, and global cooperation. The summit formed part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and brought together civil society groups from across the country and the world. Day…
TS Galaxy FC during a training session at one of Wits football grounds today 20 November 2025. Photos by Kopano Monaheng Kopano Monaheng TS Galaxy technical team don’t know if confidence will be at the forefront of Abafana Bes’thende’s minds, when the two teams battle it out for the second time since October 26 at…
FlySafair explains festive season fare trends and shares practical tips to help South Africans save and keep air travel accessible. Why Prices Increase in December December is South Africa’s busiest travel period, with airports preparing for up to 40% more passengers over the festive season. With so many people travelling at the same time, seats…
As Black Friday banners flash across screens and festive cheer builds, South Africans face a surge of high-pressure buying moments. On Black Friday last year alone, FNB customers spent over R3.2 billion, marking an 11% increase in spend from the previous year. The bulk of this spending went toward groceries, clothing, entertainment, and travel, reflecting…
By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65.3% of 2024’s reported incidents were related to digital banking, with losses exceeding R1.4…
The Rand Show 2026 is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable experience as South Africa’s biggest showcase of fun, family entertainment, shopping, culture, and creativity from 2 – 6 April 2026. The Rand Show 2026 steps into a vibrant new chapter filled with imagination, discovery, and next-level entertainment for visitors of all ages as the…
MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO. The Find X9 Series launched in South Africa on 7 November and is available exclusively through Vodacom. Setting new standards in on-device AI, console-class gaming, and…
By Makhosini Ndlovu, Product Head : Commercial Property Finance at FNB In commercial property investment, there’s no substitute for comprehensive due diligence. A property may look like a smart buy on the surface, but without rigorous checks across multiple dimensions, investors run the risk of overpaying, acquiring investments that underperform, or getting locked into an…
TRADING of goods within the African continent remains a huge concern. In a continent as rich in minerals as ours, it is troubling that Africans are seen as beggars in other parts of the world. To put this to an end, Africa Trade Engine (ATE) has partnered with the TRT Manufacturing and TradeDepot, Afreximbank and…
