-And puts SA’s biggest consumer show within wide reach with R 50 opening The Rand Show is reaffirming its place as South Africa’s most accessible and family-friendly exhibition by placing quality and value firmly at the centre of its 2026 offering. With a host of free activities included in the price of a ticket, as well…
“Now is a good time to reflect on your savings journey,” says Ester Ochse, Integrated Advice Product Head at FNB. “Small tweaks to your spending habits can free up cash and help you start saving – even when it feels impossible.” Ochse shares simple ways that can help households ease financial strain and navigate the…
With the festive season behind us and new year expenses weighing heavily, many South Africans felt the pinch of “Janu-worry.” “Now is a good time to reflect on your savings journey,” says Ester Ochse, Integrated Advice Product Head at FNB. “Small tweaks to your spending habits can free up cash and help you start saving…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code. The CAF Disciplinary Board took the…
Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have successfully achieved financial close on a landmark USD 250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited (“Aradel Energy” or the “Company”). The facility was structured to support Aradel Energy’s strategic growth agenda, including the acquisition of an…
Multi-unit franchising is a growing trend across South Africa, and contrary to widely held perception, the growth opportunity isn’t limited to the restaurant sector. As we begin the new year 2026, existing franchisees in various sectors – from grocery and liquor stores to retail and education – are increasingly considering the potential to expand their…
Suzuki Auto South Africa brought its Betway SA20 Season 4 campaign, Ballin’ with Suzuki, to an exciting close with an unforgettable winner moment at the tournament’s final in Cape Town at Newlands Stadium. Announced in a spectacular winner moment at the final match, Nikita Gelandt drove away in a brand-new Suzuki Swift GL + MT hatchback after…
Data from South Africa’s year-end trading period signals resilient consumer demand and a strong foundation for continued growth in digital transactions across business and consumer segments within Standard Bank. As businesses of all sizes and industries continued to embrace digital payments, the trajectory points to a sustained momentum in transaction volumes and values in the months ahead. The…
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has broken new ground with a record 6 billion digital views across social media platforms during the Competition. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 is now the most viewed football continental competition, generating an extraordinary 5.2 billion video views. These numbers underline…
DR REUEL KHOZA ON PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE AND AFRICAN EXCELLENCE In the rolling hills of Bushbuckridge, a small veranda once stood as the modest beginning of a life that would later inspire generations. It was there that a young Reuel Khoza and his wife, Mumsy, began their journey together. Converted by his aunt into a single…
