FNB, in partnership with Fexco, is extending a service already available to international cardholders when paying at shops, restaurants and other businesses in South Africa on our Speedpoint devices to cash withdrawals at its ATM network. Customers will now be able to view ATM withdrawal amounts in their home currency before completing a transaction, providing…
Franchising is fast emerging as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across the African continent. In a rapidly evolving business environment, the sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability, offering scalable opportunities for small business owners while strengthening value chains across industries. “Franchising is playing a critical role in formalising informal economies,…
Through a referral arrangement, FNB has expanded the options available to business clients who have secured confirmed purchase orders or contracts but need money upfront to deliver on them. Many businesses face a familiar challenge: they receive a confirmed purchase order or contract, but need cash upfront to buy materials, pay suppliers, or deliver goods…
Sanlam and the Motsepe Foundation celebrated youth excellence at the 2026 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) National Championships, which concluded at Moreleta Kerk in Pretoria earlier this month after four days of world-class school choral music from across South Africa’s nine provinces. This year’s championship marked 10 years of the Motsepe Foundation’s…
South Africa’s land reform debate is too often reduced to statistics, with public discourse heavily focused on the number of hectares transferred, the pace of redistribution, and whether the programme has succeeded or failed against numerical targets. These statistics are important. They help the country understand the current state of land ownership and provide a…
Sanlam and the Motsepe Foundation celebrated youth excellence at the 2026 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) National Championships, which concluded at Moreleta Kerk in Pretoria earlier this month after four days of world-class school choral music from across South Africa’s nine provinces. This year’s championship marked 10 years of the Motsepe Foundation’s…
Standard Bank Group has been recognised with 17 awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. For more than 30 years, Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence have recognised financial institutions that set the global standard in performance, innovation and client impact. Standard Bank Group was recognised for its excellence across securities services, corporate and investment banking,…
LIFT has unveiled a new uniform collection, marking the airline’s first uniform refresh since launching in 2020. When LIFT launched in 2020, its uniform reflected a bold new approach to flying – modern, relaxed and refreshingly different. “Five years on, the timing felt right to evolve our look alongside the growth and achievements we’ve made,”…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to maintaining a constructive and transparent partnership with the taxi industry, while strengthening governance within the operating licence system. This follows concerns raised by the Gauteng Taxi Industry (GTI) regarding the Department’s stakeholder engagement programme and the current operating licence issuing model. “The…
National Savings Month encourages South Africans to develop healthier saving habits and build greater financial resilience. The initiative is important, but much of the advice assumes consumers have money to save – something that doesn’t reflect the financial reality facing many households. Research[1],[2] suggests that the primary constraint on saving for some households is limited…
