Consumers are encouraged to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary debt and make more intentional spending decisions As households prepare for the added costs that often come with the Easter period, consumers are urged to take a more deliberate approach to their seasonal spending. Easter often brings extra expenses, from food and travel to family gatherings and…
Nazia Pillay By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be judged by its promise, but by its impact. For much of the past decade, AI has lived in labs, pilots and PowerPoint decks. The next phase is different. AI is moving into the operational core of organisations, reshaping how decisions are made, work is executed…
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…
For small business owners, choosing the right bank account shouldn’t be just about the lowest monthly fee; it needs to be about making sure the account supports the way their business operates. A mismatch between account type and business banking activity can result in hidden costs and missed opportunities to access value. That’s according to…
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, together with the Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, today handed over more than 2 000 title deeds to deserving beneficiaries at Impumelelo Ext. 4 in the Lesedi Local Municipality. The handover forms part of the Gauteng Government’s Seriti Saka Campaign, which seeks to restore the dignity of beneficiaries by…
Eskom announces that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 had on Monday 9 March 2026, successfully operated for 365 consecutive days, at an average of 99.4% Energy Availability Factor (EAF), since major upgrades were completed. Unit 2 delivers about 946MW of reliable electricity to the national grid. “This milestone follows major upgrades to Unit 2, which…
South Africa has now reached 300 consecutive days without loadshedding, achieved at midnight on 12 March 2026, a significant milestone underscoring the continued recovery and strengthening of Eskom’s generation fleet anchored on the Generation Recovery Plan. This achievement reflects the sustained upward trajectory in plant performance, supported by an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) that is…
Celebrating a South African Arsenal Football Club supporter who’s making a difference. Betway South Africa is proud to announce the winner of its purpose‑led initiative, “The Gooner with a Good Heart”, a campaign created to honour a South African Arsenal Football Club supporter whose passion for the team is matched by the positive impact they make…
Your smartphone has become the quickest and easiest way to get everyday payments done. From tapping and paying at the till to buying prepaid electricity and managing your loyalty cards, your Android device can take care of just about every aspect of day-to-day transacting for you. TCL looks at how your Android smartphone can replace…
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in Midrand, South Africa. The high-speed production line marks a South African first, producing Bonaqua Pump Still 750ml and Powerade 500ml packs with an innovative sports bottle cap. Beyond this milestone, the…
