South Africa’s used-car sector enters November with softer figures after an exceptional October, hinting at shifting buyer behaviour without signalling a market slowdown. The South African used car market remained active in November 2025, with sales easing slightly after a remarkably strong October. While modest declines were recorded year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM), overall demand…
The Aspen Route to Market competition 2025 has come to a close after showcasing incredible innovation and entrepreneurial talent in South Africa’s health and medical sector. This exciting initiative, run in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and leading business incubator Raizcorp, aims to identify and support high-potential businesses that have the…
120 000 vouchers up for grabs when customers spend R300 or more FNB and PEP are proud to announce the return of their popular 99c school shoes initiative as part of the 2026 Back-to-School campaign, helping South African families prepare children for the new school year without added financial strain. The campaign runs in PEP clothing…
The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has begun. The state-of-the-art flagship is set to become the latest World Class ship to join the cruise line’s fleet, inviting guests to experience the Art of Cruising beginning December 2026. Setting sail to some of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations from 4…
Brewing may be an age-old craft, but South Africa’s beer industry is undergoing one of its most ambitious modernisations yet. From AI-driven quality control to greener packaging and smarter safety systems, the sector is proving that innovation and responsibility can move in lockstep. Across the country, breweries of all sizes are adopting new technologies to…
Zihaad Israfil ”South Africa hosted the G20 Summit in November, and though most of the headlines focused on the politics, there were three signals that matter for anyone who saves, invests, or trades. “The first was about debt and the cost of capital. In the G20 South Africa Leaders’ Declaration, heads of state endorsed a new…
WHY EVERYONE DESERVES A PLACE IN THE MARKET Zihaad Israfil “As we come to the end of the year and start to think about holidays and fun, it can also be a time of reflection. This year, Human Rights Day really brought home to me that dignity is not only about how we are treated,…
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, recently hosted its second annual CSI Volunteering Impact Awards. Launched in 2024, the awards serve to honour extraordinary efforts of Standard Bank employees and their supported organisations who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference in communities across South Africa. “At Standard Bank, we…
The festive season is a time of celebration, connection and reflection on the year that’s passed. But while you’re buying gifts, booking flights and mapping out road trips, it’s worth remembering that while work may pause for a few weeks, life doesn’t. And neither should your insurance, your Will, or your estate plan. Whether it’s…
Takealot Integrates On-Demand Shopping via TakealotNOW on Mr D Takealot, South Africa’s #1 shopping app, has launched an exciting pilot that integrates its on-demand delivery service, TakealotNOW, directly into the Takealot App in partnership with Mr D. This seamless integration makes life easier and faster for customers by pairing speed and convenience with an already…
