September marks Self-Care Awareness Month, a global movement encouraging people to slow down, reflect, and prioritise their wellbeing. While conversations around self-care often focus on skincare, fitness, or nutrition, one key element is frequently overlooked: hair and scalp health. According to Dr Kashmal Kalan, Medical Director at Alvi Armani South Africa, hair care should be…
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…
This year, the Discovery Schools Soccer programme celebrates 15 years of promoting health and wellness among South African youth through soccer. Since its inception in 2009, Discovery Schools Soccer has grown into one of South Africa’s most inspiring youth sport development platforms. The initiative includes primary and high school tournaments for boys and girls across…
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…
Attracting over 850 applications from township entrepreneurs across all nine provinces, the 2025 Standard Bank Kasi SME Summit culminated in a national showcase of South Africa’s brightest entrepreneurial talent. Now in its third year and expanded nationally for the first time, the Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge has become one of the country’s most dynamic…
Bradley Elliot Tax evasion goes far beyond legal tax avoidance. It is the practice of illegally hiding income or profits to avoid paying tax, costing countries over $500 billion a year. In many cases tax evasion depends on opaque ownership structures that hide who really owns assets, where transactions are flowing, and other patterns of…
Over the past decade, women have emerged as the most upwardly mobile force in South Africa’s private banking sector. Standard Bank’s data shows that they now account for 42% of its active Private Banking client base, up from just under a third a decade ago. The growth has been consistent, with female client acquisition outpacing…
The Cape Union Mart Group has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable retail in Southern Africa through a comprehensive approach to responsible sourcing that delivers tangible environmental, social, and economic benefits while elevating product performance and quality. Environmental responsibility forms a non-negotiable component of the Group’s supplier evaluation and selection process, serving as a…
August 28, 2025 Oupa Kekana The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has acknowledged the recent judgment delivered by the Gauteng High Court regarding the provision of radiation oncology services to cancer patients. The Department is currently in the process of carefully studying the ruling to fully appreciate its contents and implications. Once this review has…
