FNB has been named the Best SME Bank in Africa by Global Finance for its 2026 Best SME Bank Awards. This recognition underscores FNB’s unwavering and long-standing commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent with innovative financial solutions, strategic guidance, and tailored services. The awards, which celebrate excellence in SME banking…
South Africa, September 2025 – As a Global Partner of Formula 1®, Heineken® is launching a Special Edition Track Bottle boasting a track-inspired design celebrating F1® circuits from around the world. Available from 01 October, these six Special-Edition bottles and cans spotlight some of the most legendary locations on the Formula 1® circuit and were made for the…
Port of Gauteng has released a detailed White Paper at the commencement of Transport Month, a pivotal milestone for this landmark inland logistics development. This premier trade gateway is set to transform Africa’s freight transport landscape by addressing critical inefficiencies in South Africa’s logistics system, while generating over 50,000 permanent employment opportunities and substantially improving…
Smartphones are powerful tools for staying connected, learning and managing everyday life. These days, they are crammed with accessibility features designed to make them easier and more comfortable to use, especially for older people and others who may have reduced vision, hearing difficulties or less digital experience. TCL looks at some options that give Android…
This Heritage Month, South Africa’s brewers are raising their glasses to a culture of creativity, resilience and connection that is shaping a unique beer heritage. “Beer here reflects our maak a plan spirit,” says Craig Claassen, chair of the Craft Brewers Association of South Africa. “If we can’t import an ingredient, we use what we have –…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, led by Head of Department Ms Masabata Mutlaneng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, led by Acting Head of the Department Mr Roche Mogorosi, warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. The delegation, headed by Premier Thami Ntuli, was received at the Gauteng Provincial…
Choppies Supermarkets South Africa today announced that it has entered into binding agreements to sell 100% of its shareholding in Business Venture Investments No. 2243 as well as the assets of the meat processing factory to the Shingai Itai Consortium, led by Shingai Retail Investments. Business Venture Investments operates a chain of 45 Jwayelani-branded discount…
‘Technology, consumer insights and partnerships are the engine of modern loyalty programmes.’ This was the consensus of experts from a broad sweep of sectors, from retail to banking and technology, at a media roundtable hosted by bp Southern Africa (bpSA) on 18 September at Zwartkops Raceway. to discuss the evolution of loyalty programmes. The event…
As digital adoption accelerates and customer preferences shift, Standard Bank is transforming its branch and ATM network to meet the moment. The bank, which has more than 4,100 points of representation (branches and ATMs combined) in South Africa, is revamping its physical banking network, with some branches becoming fully cashless. Certain Standard Bank branches have…
Fifteen young people living with disabilities from Soweto have taken their first steps towards running their own businesses thanks to Engen’s New Venture Creation Learnership. Launched in September 2023, the programme equips participants with practical skills in business planning, finance, marketing and customer service. Over the past 18 months, learners have completed NQF Level 2…
