Pirates slip up against Gallants!

Orlando Pirates dropped three points on the road, going down 2-0 to Marumo Gallants in Saturday’s Betway Premiership fixture played at Free State State Stadium. It was a costly slip-up for the Buccaneers as they saw the gap between themselves and the log leaders increase even further. Their opponents meanwhile claimed a crucial three points…

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CONNIE CHIUME INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL TO UPLIFT YOUNG AFRICAN STORYTELLERS AND CELEBRATE A LEGACY OF CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT

The inaugural Connie Chiume International Youth Film Festival will take place from 18 to 20 July 2025 at the Sibikwa Arts Centre in Benoni, Gauteng, with a powerful programme of screenings, workshops, awards, and cultural activations designed to honour the legacy of the late actress Connie Chiume while building tangible opportunities for the next generation…

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STANDARD BANK CONTINUES TO DRIVE AFRICAN SMES’ TRADE-LED GROWTH

As Africa’s trade ecosystem evolves amid mounting economic pressures, platforms that foster meaningful connections between businesses, financiers and policymakers are becoming vital to unlocking inclusive growth. Engage Trade Africa 2025, taking place in Durban from the 27th to the 30th of October 2025 in KwaZulu-Natal, provides one such platform, convening leaders across the continent to advance dialogue around market access…

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RAND SOARS TO STRONGEST LEVELS SINCE 2022, BRINGING HOPE TO SOUTH AFRICANS

Tana Malinga South Africa’s rand has reached its strongest levels since 2022, a major milestone welcomed by economists, businesses, and households. This strong performance reflects renewed confidence in the country and favourable global conditions. A stronger rand means South Africa pays less for imports, especially oil, which is bought in US dollars. This helps to…

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A NEW ERA OF RETAIL INVESTING!

A New Era of Retail Investing King Alexander Investments, a bold new innovator in the LISP (linked investment service provider) investment platform space, has officially launched with a mission to rewrite the rules of retail investing in South Africa. Built for financial advisers and their clients, King Alexander Investments is simple and transparent but, at…

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PAYMENT IN AFRICA: INSTANT, INTERGRATED AND INCLUSIVE

Africa is rapidly becoming a laboratory for payment innovation, where regional corridors, mobile-led economies, and digitally savvy consumers are converging to transform how money moves. With a growing focus on real-time, frictionless payments and regional integration, the continent’s financial future is being rewritten, one transaction at a time. “Payment systems have increasingly become the heartbeat…

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Fan safety important!

Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA), in collaboration with Kaizer Chiefs Football Club and Orlando Pirates Football Club, is implementing significant changes to the ticketing system at FNB Stadium and Orlando Stadium. These changes are aimed at enhancing spectator safety, improving crowd management, and making ticket access more convenient. Initially planned for implementation at the end…

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