The rise of multi-unit franchising is changing what it means to be a franchise owner in South Africa. Increasingly, successful franchisees are expanding beyond a single outlet to build businesses that operate across multiple locations, employ larger teams, and manage more complex operations. While expansion creates significant growth opportunities, it also changes the nature of…
RMB Private Banking has unveiled its new campaign, “Your Ambition Belongs in Good Company” reaffirming its commitment to supporting clients through every stage of their wealth journey and the ambitions that define it. From young professionals establishing their careers to corporate executives leading organisations and seasoned professionals shaping the business landscape, RMB Private Banking partners…
Building on its engagement with farmers in Limpopo earlier this year, Joburg Market returned to the province for a second market access and capacity-building training aimed at strengthening emerging farmers’ readiness to participate in formal agricultural markets. The Market participated in a week-long capacity-building training programme, delivered in collaboration with African Farming and the Limpopo…
Bheki Mkhize Nearly half of under-60s with retirement products have dipped into their savings pots, mostly to get through the month. The 2026 FNB Retirement Insights Survey suggests the right response is empathy and better design Nobody raids their retirement savings unless they are facing difficult economic pressure today. That is worth saying upfront, because…
Financial analysis raises concerns that R2.59 billion in worker benefit assets may have been treated as Council property, with three benefit funds falling short of what they owed for three consecutive years. An analysis of the audited financial statements of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) has raised alarm…
South Africa’s leading low-cost carrier reclaims its title at Skytrax’s prestigious World Airline Awards, held this year at The Langham Hotel in London FlySafair has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa at the 2026 World Airline Awards, hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation, at a ceremony held at…
The City of Johannesburg is intensifying efforts to strengthen the township economy through increased support for spaza shops and informal traders, with more than 4 000 registration applications processed across the City’s seven regions. Executive Mayor Dada Morero said the City has processed 4 043 spaza shop registration applications and has made progress in the…
The 2026 Standard Bank Group Technology Hackathon officially got underway as more than 252 innovators from across Africa answered a challenge to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to solve some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Now in its 11th year, the Standard Bank Hackathon attracted a record 1,208 idea submissions, nearly double the…
Engen reinforced its long-standing commitment to South Africa’s mining sector at Electra Mining Africa 2026, showcasing how integrated fuels, lubricants, technology-enabled solutions and technical expertise can help mining operations improve productivity, optimise performance and deliver measurable value. Held from 7 to 11 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, Electra Mining Africa brought together…
High Tea media launch sets the tone for the 2027 Woman of Stature Awards South Africa journey Johannesburg, South Africa. An afternoon celebrating purpose, power and possibility marked the official launch of the 12th season of the Woman of Stature Awards South Africa, as media, nominees, alumni, directors and members of the Woman of Stature…
