The youth economy is already driving South Africa’s growth – but remains largely unseen

In june 2026 – South Africa’s youth economy is not a future opportunity waiting to emerge; it is already active, trading and creating value. Across communities, young entrepreneurs are building customer bases, generating income, and responding to real demand, often long before their businesses are visible to the formal systems intended to support them. This matters…

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INNOCENT MAELA LAUDS SUCCESSFUL START TO REBOOST-POWERED LERATO LAMOLA WINTER GAMES

 Reboost Energy Drink Ambassador, Innocent Maela has praised the role of community football tournaments in developing South Africa’s future stars following the successful opening weekend of the Lerato Lamola Winter Games in Tembisa on Saturday, 06 June.  The tournament officially kicked off at a packed Lord Khanyile Sports Ground, bringing together local emerging talent and…

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AFRICA’S LARGEST BANK BACKS DANGOTE REFINERY IPO

 Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent. The commitment came during a strategic visit by Standard Bank Group Chief Executive, Sim…

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IT’S TIME TO SLOW DOWN FAST: SUSTAINED PRODUCTIVITY DEMANDS SUSTAINED WELL-BEING

In a society that values urgency, speed, and relentless productivity, Nonhlanhla Mbokane, Founder & CEO of NSP Occupational Therapy Services, explores why sustained performance depends on protecting well-being and knowing when to slow down. Modern workplaces are increasingly defined by an ‘always-on’ culture. People are expected to remain available, responsive, and efficient. This is where…

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STANDARD BANK ADVISES CANAL+ ON ITS JSE LISTING, DEEPENING SOUTH AFRICA’S CAPITAL MARKETS AND PROVIDING CANAL+ WITH ACCESS TO NEW POOLS OF LIQUIDITY

 Standard Bank is proud to have acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to CANAL+ on its successful secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) – a landmark transaction that brings a globally recognised media and entertainment group to Africa’s premier exchange and provides South African investors with direct access to a…

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FNB INTRODUCES MY ADVISOR ON THE FNB APP TO EMPOWER FAMILIES WITH CONTEXTUAL FINANCIAL INSIGHTS

A tool connecting your life goals to your money decisions   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…

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PEPSICO AND SASKO SUPPORT SOUTH AFRICA ON WORLD HUNGER DAY

 Hunger takes away the joy of being a child. This World Hunger Day, PepsiCo Southern Africa (SA) 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%…

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FNB INTRODUCES MY ADVISOR ON THE FNB APP TO EMPOWER FAMILIES WITH CONTEXTUAL FINANCIAL INSIGHTS

A tool connecting your life goals to your money decisions   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…

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