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…
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa – After more than a decade of research, coaching, writing, and testing practical SME development strategies, Soweto-based digital transformation expert and tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has officially launched an advanced AI-powered Business Operating System (BOS) designed to transform how small and medium enterprises operate, scale, and achieve measurable growth. The system was…
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…
Smart money moves as the new tax year begins. Zihaad Israfil “February is often a rushed financial month. People make last-minute decisions, scrambling to catch up on commitments and close gaps they’ve avoided. Tax planning becomes reactive, prioritising hurried contributions and maximised deductions over long-term strategy. This approach values meeting deadlines over building resilience. “On…
Following the success of two sold-out 2025 events, Takealot is thrilled to confirm that the Takealot House of Beauty event will return to Johannesburg from 24-26 April 2026 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, marking exactly one year since the inaugural event. The Takealot third House of Beauty event has once again sold out in…
Running a business in South Africa today requires more than ambition. Entrepreneurs face unique challenges, from managing cash flow in a cash‑heavy economy to navigating digital transformation and exploring new markets. To succeed, they need practical guidance, strong networks, and the confidence to act decisively. According to the 2024/2025 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, an…
When applying for credit or repaying it, South Africans may assume lenders have the upper hand, but when dealing with creditors, banks, payday lenders, and debt collectors, consumers’ rights are protected by law. The most important laws that regulate how credit is granted, how financial advice is provided, and how debts may be collected or…
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand by Brand Finance for the fifth consecutive year, with brand value growth of 19% year-on-year from R37,8bn to R45bn. Brand Finance evaluates over 5 000 of the world’s biggest brands annually across sectors to assess…
Standard Bank is urging consumers to be extra vigilant as the country approaches the Easter holidays. South Africa is facing a sharp rise in multi‑layered digital banking scams, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Standard Bank’s Head of Fraud Operations, Client Experience and Risk Execution, Marius le Roux, says fraudsters are no longer relying…
