KOPANO MONAHENG THE ongoing conflict in the Middle East has impacted the global spike in fuel prices, making everyday life harder for people in South Africa, and worldwide. The ever-increasing prices of food are putting more strain on the already lower-class. Brendan Jacobs, head of agribusiness for business & commercial banking at Standard Bank South…
HUNGER takes away the joy of being a child. This World Hunger Day, PepsiCo Southern Africa is bringing this message to life through its community-focused brand SASKO. Employees across South Africa are joining a nationwide sandwich drive and community engagement initiative to support children at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Research by UNICEF indicates that 23% of…
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often considered and treated as just another non-communicable disease (NCD). However, it is a major underlying cause of several of the most serious and life-threatening conditions in South Africa. Each year in South Africa, hypertension is estimated to contribute to approximately 14,000 cases of ischaemic heart disease,…
Earlier this week, the world commemorated International Nurses Day in honour of the invaluable role nurses play in healthcare systems and communities across the globe. This year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” shone a spotlight on the urgent need to support, invest in and empower nurses so they can continue delivering…
FOR many small and informal businesses across South Africa, access to funding remains a challenge despite active trading. Traditional lending models often rely on financial statements, complex applications and fixed repayment structures that do not always reflect how small businesses operate day to day. FNB is addressing this challenge by using transaction data from card…
THE Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on 15 May, the GABI Solutions…
THE road to the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge begins in eThekwini this weekend, as aspiring young footballers take to the field for the highly anticipated qualifying tournament at Hoy Park Sports Complex in Durban from 30–31 May 2026. The annual qualifiers will see 20 boys’ Under-18 teams and 15 ladies’ Under-20 teams from across the…
KOPANO MONAHENG IT doesn’t really matter whether you are rich or not, dignity and respect are values we all appreciate. Girls should really learn how to confidently address their peers, parents, and even their teachers on matters relating to their periods or menstrual health. As the world commemorated Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, Ezimtoti…
By THABO MOTLHABI YOUR child is my child. This is what Dorothy Mathibela, a social auxiliary worker at the Light Centre for Children with Disabilities, recently told Ezimtoti News during a Child Protection Week Awareness Walk for foundation phase children. The walk took place on Friday 23 May, ahead of the national Child Protection Week…
AS South African households face intensified financial pressure, FNB is reshaping how customers engage with their money through the launch of My Advisor on the FNB App, a digital capability designed to help customers better understand and manage their finances through accessible and practical tools. In a challenging economic environment, where financial security and certainty…
