As profit rates on term deposits are set to decline in the coming months, many investors in South Africa find themselves facing a conundrum. While Islamic Banking deposits, have offered favourable returns as market rates remained high, the anticipated decrease in rates may lead to lower growth in these accounts. With limited Shari’ah compliant investment…
Nonhlanhla Mbonambi The Joburg Market’s Property and Facility Department is strengthening support for SMMEs by offering them rental spaces at its premises. This initiative allows entrepreneurs to expand their reach, sell products directly to consumers, and grow their businesses. In turn, the Joburg Market benefits by serving as a central hub for fresh produce, supporting…
For the longest time, open-ear earbuds have generated mixed responses from the audio community. On the one hand, they offer an alternative to in-ear earbuds that have now dominated the market and left little space for design variety. On the other hand, many of the recent open-ear earbuds have been met with disinterest, with critics…
The Gauteng Department Health (GDoH) has reiterated its commitment to cooperate with duly constituted oversight bodies as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve healthcare service delivery. The Department derives its mandate from the South African Constitution, the National Health Act, Act 61 of 2003 and other legislation promulgated by Parliament. The same Constitution…
Lerato Mailoane Lenseria Smart City, the first post-apartheid smart city, has taken a significant step forward by launching a water treatment plant. This 18-month development will produce two megalitres per day (2MLD) using advanced membrane-aerated biofilm reactor technology. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi hailed the project as essential to fulfilling President…
Lerato Mailoane The Gauteng Provincial Government will introduce a series of key performance indicators to track and improve municipal performance across the province. This framework aims to provide measurable targets to guide the turnaround of municipalities facing significant challenges. Addressing the end of the two-day Local Government Summit, MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance…
FNB is proud to announce its three-year headline sponsorship of KAMERS/Makers – Africa’s largest artisanal market and a dynamic incubator of South African small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). KAMERS/Makers was born in 2003 when a group of women from Stellenbosch decided to empty one of their houses and fill it with locally produced treasures made…
FlySafair, South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, is now officially flying from Cape Town to Windhoek, Namibia. This marks the first regional route for FlySafair from the Mother City, making cross-border travel more accessible and affordable for customers. In honour of the occasion, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille joined the FlySafair team and…
Gaston Sirino of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal with teammates during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup match between SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 19 October 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix The Carling Knockout’s last 16 action brought a lightning bolt of energy, sparking massive interest in the tournament that promises…
First Test for SPAR Proteas New Coaching Duo Earlier this year, Jenny van Dyk became the new head coach of the SPAR Proteas, with Zanele Mdodana taking on the role of assistant coach. The Malawi Test Series will mark their first time working together on the side-lines. van Dyk is confident the squad selected understands…
