By Charmaine Nkosi AS residents of Emhlabeni informal settlement in Lamontville, Durban, work to recover from the devastating floods of February, they also face a deeper crisis, government inaction and the failure of essential services. With no official support to rebuild their homes, families are left to fend for themselves, and frustration over unfulfilled promises…
Tana Malinga FNB Premier is marking 25 years, and the bank’s latest customer data paints a clear picture: South Africa’s middle income professionals are using money smarter, going digital, and grabbing more value than ever. Garth Keshwar, FNB Personal Core Banking Product Head, says today’s middle income earners are “aspirational, responsible, and focused on financial…
Standard Bank Group has announced an adjustment to its executive retirement age, increasing the normal retirement age for executives from 60 to 63 years. This change forms part of the Group’s ongoing commitment to attracting, retaining, and nurturing top-tier talent. This change will take effect on 1 January 2026. All other employees’ normal retirement age…
TCL has launched the TCL 503 smartphone in South Africa to offer budget-conscious consumers a device with dependable performance, stunning HD display and great photography features at an accessible price. Available exclusively through Ackermans Connect stores nationwide, the TCL 503 is priced at just R1,399 on prepaid. A budget-friendly smartphone that delivers, the TCL 503…
Tana Malinga Cars.co.za, together with NADA, naamsa and TransUnion, hosted the DealerCon 2025 Summit on 17 September 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre. The event gathered leaders from the motor industry, banks, dealers, and technology experts under the theme Shift Happens. The aim was to help dealers and industry players understand changes in the car…
Gavin Tarr SMEs across South Africa are chasing millions of rands in invoice payments from their debtors on a regular basis; a burden that significantly impacts their cash flow and productivity. In response, FNB’s Selective Invoicing Discounting (SID) trade credit solution, offers its Commercial and Business customers the opportunity to sell their unpaid invoices to…
Standard Bank and the South African Football Association (SAFA) announce a landmark sponsorship that will see Africa’s largest bank by assets become an official partner, supporting Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana and grassroots national teams from 2026 and beyond. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for South Africa, with Bafana Bafana set to compete on…
Tana Malinga La Masia of Westbury were crowned champions of the Clinix Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge after a commanding 4-0 victory over Mofolo United in the men’s final played at Nike SHAPA, Pimville, in Soweto. The final brought together two determined teams from Westbury and Mofolo, both of whom earned their places after strong semi-final…
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…
By Danielle van Deventer Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in Africa. It is here, it is being used, and it is now reshaping regulatory agendas and courtroom practice across the continent. Over the last two years, we have seen a decisive shift in how African governments approach AI. What was once discussed…
