Study bursaries create opportunities for candidates who are excited to be in the hospitality, gaming, and entertainment industry Sun International is a globally recognised and respected gaming and hospitality group that provides memorable experiences for its guests, and exceptional people are needed to deliver on its brand promise. “Given our highly competitive, service-oriented industry, our…
An unstable energy grid, climate-stressed farms, rising waste, and inefficient transport systems are weighing down South Africa’s growth prospects. However, local innovators see these same provincial pressures as an opportunity to unlock potential. This golden thread wove itself through this year’s Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA) National Awards Ceremony. Appropriately held in South…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank acted…
Thembelihle Radebe The City of Johannesburg Council has taken a significant step toward strengthening youth development and economic inclusion by approving an increase in the monthly stipend for undergraduate interns. This decision was made during its 48th Extraordinary Council meeting on 31 March 2026. Effective from 1 July 2026, the monthly stipend for student interns will…
Amukelani KubayiIn the cut-throat arbitrage for global capital, “safe” is frequently the euphemism for stagnation, and often the enemy of “lucrative”. Johannesburg, however, offers a rare synthesis; the systemic resilience of an established economic powerhouse and the high-yield potential of a city on the cusp of its next growth chapter. As the only African city…
Standard Bank has expanded access to Smart ID services by adding 30 new branches across the country. The banking group aims to have 50 branches offering the service by the end of April 2026 through its new bank‑assisted model, developed in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The rollout is progressing ahead of…
South African classrooms are steadily moving beyond traditional green boards as schools modernise their teaching environments and introduce more digital and interactive learning resources. This shift shows a broader evolution in how lessons are structured and delivered, as well as how students engage with them. Many educators and institutions support the adoption of digital and…
As airlines roll out fresh fuel surcharges and airfares climbing ahead of the Easter rush, Standard Bank is stepping in to cushion the blow. Discounts of up to 40% are offering timely relief to travellers navigating one of the busiest and most expensive holiday periods. In addition, customers who book domestic flights on Standard Bank…
South Africa’s township economy is estimated to contribute at least R100 billion to the country’s gross domestic product. As part of Nedbank’s commitment to supporting the continued growth of this vital South African economic sector, the bank has partnered with the Township Entrepreneurship Alliance (TEA) to help catalyse the development of entrepreneurship in South African…
Holiday timing sets the stage for a spending uplift across travel and retail FNB expects stronger customer spend over Easter this year, as families take advantage of an early month-long weekend that coincides with the school holidays. The combination of travel, social gatherings, and seasonal shopping is likely to drive increased activity across everyday spending…
