First National Bank (FNB) will maintain its prime lending rate at existing levels following the decision taken earlier today by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (SARB MPC) to leave rates unchanged. The bank will review its interest rates following the next MPC meeting in May. The decision applies to all prime-linked accounts….

Bhavish Vallabhjee Easter is one of South Africa’s busiest travel weekends, with thousands of motorists taking to the roads for long-awaited getaways and family visits. But with rising fuel prices, many drivers will be looking for ways to stretch their travel budgets while still keeping their families safe. The good news is that a well-prepared…

In past decades, the stock market was mainly the playground for people in their late adulthood. It was largely limited to affluent, high-net-worth individuals due to barriers imposed by traditional stockbroker service models. Then, over the past decade, things began to change: the rise of digital applications, reduced transactional costs, and advancements in the information…

 While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction. Although the country has largely solved for representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in Business 2026 report shows that 47.3% of senior management roles in South Africa are now held by…