Category: Business

Standard Bank has invested R1 billion to enhance its online banking platform, strengthening digital banking experience for Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) clients. Launched in October 2024, the upgraded online banking platform forms part of a phased client migration journey, with enhancements introduced progressively as part of the bank’s broader digital modernisation programme. All new clients are automatically onboarded,…

As South Africans count down to the 2026 National Budget Speech, it’s clear that the biggest impacts of the budget aren’t felt in Parliament, they’re felt in household’s daily financial realities like the petrol pump, the grocery store, and on payday. With households spending more than 60% of their income on essentials like housing, transport…

 As South Africa prepares for the National Budget Speech later this month, attention is turning to whether government’s commitments to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be backed by the fiscal support and implementation detail required to unlock real economic impact. In his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered last week, President Cyril…

 Owning a commercial property outright may seem like the end game, but it shouldn’t be. If anything, having a paid-up property can become a growth ceiling if that asset sits idle while opportunities to leverage its value pass you by. Landlords often build up a strong-performing asset over time, with a stable tenant mix and…

Soufflet Malt launches construction of a new malt facility in South Africa Paris, France – February 5 2026 – Soufflet Malt broke ground today on the construction of its €100 million (R2 billion) malting facility in Midvaal, Gauteng, marking a major investment in South Africa’s brewing and agricultural value chain. The construction follows the signing of a…

Four months ago, the fourth edition of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) youth entrepreneurs’ programme was the first to be implemented nationwide, with a specific focus on the logistics and agricultural sectors, chosen for having the greatest potential for job creation. These two critical sectors are important for South Africa’s economic future and whose stability…

 South Africa’s mining sector has long been a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing meaningfully to gross domestic product, exports, employment, and industrial development. According to the Minerals Council South Africa, mining contributes approximately 6–7% to South Africa’s gross domestic product, accounts for more than 50% of merchandise export earnings and supports over 450,000 direct jobs,…

Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, will host the second edition of its seminal African Markets Conference (AMC 2026). The flagship event will take place on 22-24 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together global institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and African policymakers to catalyse the flow of capital into the continent’s most…

On South African National Beer Day, 7 Febry, the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) invites South Africans to toast the vibrant culture, proud heritage and unifying community spirit behind beer — from timeless traditional brews to cutting-edge craft creations. More than just a drink, beer is woven into the country’s social fabric and identity….

Absa has successfully concluded another rewarding season as the Official Banking Partner of Betway SA20, delivering a summer filled with unforgettable cricket, meaningful engagements and life-changing rewards for its customers. Throughout the tournament, Absa placed customers at the center of the action through the Absa Card Play of the Day and the Absa Moneyball, rewarding their…