Thembisa Shologu Gauteng has made substantial progress in revitalising its infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, says Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The summit will be held from 22-23 November at Nasrec. South Africa is the first African country to lead the G20. Premier Lesufi made this announcement during a media briefing in Johannesburg…
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) led a city-wide Clean Air Week campaign to observe International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is commemorated globally on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Running from 2 to 7 September 2025, the campaign sought to raise awareness about the dangers of poor air…
Christo Wessels Mobile connectivity has transformed Africa over the past 20 years, catalysing socioeconomic progress throughout the continent and changing how people learn, work, and connect with one another. Increases in connectivity are linked with better economic and educational opportunities, better service delivery and enhanced rural development. Stats from the World Bank show that introduction of 3G…
Standard Bank has been recognised, for the 3rd consecutive year, as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2025, an accolade awarded by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. This prestigious global honour places Standard Bank among a select group of companies that have earned the confidence of their stakeholders through consistent performance, transparency, and purpose-driven…
FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay affordably and effortlessly connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a deep understanding of how our customers live, work, and…
Telkom proudly reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women in sport at the prestigious 20th Annual gsport Awards, held on Saturday, 30 August 2025, in Johannesburg. As the sponsor of the Telkom Woman of the Year category, we extend heartfelt congratulations to Akhona Poswayo, a trailblazer in rugby and sport management whose tireless work continues to…
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, will host the fifth edition of its seminal Climate Summit. The Summit, which will be held in Johannesburg on 9 September, is one of the cornerstones of Standard Bank’s sustainability strategy. This year’s Summit will focus on climate adaptation and resilience under the theme of energy,…
WesBank is pleased to announce that Robert Gwerengwe, the current CEO of Direct Axis & FNB’s Personal Sub Segment cluster, will take over as WesBank CEO, effective today, 1 September. Gwerengwe succeeds Ghana Msibi who has last month been appointed as FNB Business CEO. Once again, the business has shown its commitment to integrating its…
Christo Wessels Around 70% of sub Saharan Africa’s people are aged under 30, representing a digital-first generation that sees easy, affordable access to the latest and best tech as non-negotiable. For this demographic, rapid rollout of 5G networks across the continent is set to take their online experience to a whole new level. Ultra-fast connectivity is…
omen’s virtual card Spend increased by 86.9% YoY First National Bank (FNB) has released new insights into women’s spending patterns across its retail segment, revealing a significant year-on-year (YoY) growth and a marked shift toward digital and lifestyle-driven transactions. Women accounted for 44.6% of the total retail spend in 2024, with their overall spend increasing by 5.3% YoY and transaction volumes rising…
