Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the entity in the City of Joburg, responsible for managing designated green spaces, horticultural maintenance, and cemeteries, is urging all residents to take extra precautions during periods of heavy rain and strong winds. As weather conditions intensify, trees can become vulnerable to damage, where falling branches pose a serious…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government will host a two-day Youth Tech Expo on Friday, 20 November 2025 and Saturday, 21 November 2025 at Laerskool Danie Theron in Kibler Park, Johannesburg. This Expo forms part of a growing provincial series launched in 2022, aimed at addressing the high youth unemployment rate in Gauteng by equipping young…
Makhosini Ndlovu In commercial property investment, there’s no substitute for comprehensive due diligence. A property may look like a smart buy on the surface, but without rigorous checks across multiple dimensions, investors run the risk of overpaying, acquiring investments that underperform, or getting locked into an asset they can’t leverage. There are three particular focus…
Many South Africans are paying for solar systems that do not perform as promised. As loadshedding lingers and electricity tariffs continue to rise, the rush toward solar has accelerated. Yet thousands of households and businesses are left disappointed when their systems underperform, break down or fail long before they should. Much of this frustration could…
As the world observes Men’s Health Awareness Month, new findings from the recent 1Life Insurance Movemberpoll reveals a concerning reality – only 14% of South African men surveyed undergo regular health screenings. Worryingly, 33% of men reported that they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns, highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices….
Conza’s Biscuits, run by a mother and daughters, teams up with Tiger Brands to scale up and supply major retailers and franchises Since 2004, Conza’s Biscuits, a proudly South African, all women-owned business, has been delighting communities with its handcrafted vanilla biscuits. Founded by entrepreneur Constance Chauke and incorporated in 2017, it is now managed…
Peach Payments, a leading African payment service provider, has partnered with the global Anti-Financial Crime platform RelyComply to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance capabilities and support its expansion into new African markets. Recognised as one of the 100 Most Innovative Fintech Startups of 2024 by CB Insights, Peach Payments offers a…
South Africans are facing a new wave of digital scams, everything from fake websites to deepfake videos, just as Black Friday and the festive season approach. Criminals are getting smarter, but so can we. Roshan Jelal, Head of Fraud at FNB Commercial, urges everyone to stay alert, trust their instincts, and double-check before clicking, paying,…
FNB, in collaboration with Mastercard, today announced the launch of Globba™, a next-generation cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move that simplifies and secures how South Africans send money abroad. Available through the FNB and RMB Private Banking apps, Globba™ leverages Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s portfolio of global money movement capabilities, to deliver fast, transparent and traceable…
Alan Shannon In an age where scams, misinformation, and digital fraud are rampant, trust has quietly become the most valuable commodity in business. Small businesses that are thriving are not necessarily the ones with the flashiest technology or the deepest pockets, but they are the ones who can inspire confidence, build credibility, and turn trust…
