National Treasury asks FNB to facilitate secure payouts starting 8 December 2025 FNB has been appointed by National Treasury to pay out Ithala SOC Limited depositors. This process will begin on 8 December 2025 via FNB’s national branch network. How FNB will help Ithala customers It is important to note that payments will only be…
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has announced the financial close of a R11.5 billion deal that sees Vodacom, the biggest telecommunications company in South Africa by subscribers, acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the owner of Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel, in a new single fibre-providing entity. Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) was…
Changing the way FNB rewards home loan customers FNB has introduced eBucks Home Rewards to celebrate one of its customers’ greatest achievements, owning a home. This new feature is designed to make homeownership more rewarding with meaningful recognition for customers who’ve chosen FNB as their trusted home loan partner. From the 1st of December 2025, new…
Palesa Ngomeza Black Friday has undergone a remarkable transformation in South Africa. The frenzied scenes of shoppers queuing for hours and stampeding through store doors have given way to a more calculated, strategic approach to deal-hunting. As we navigate Black Friday 2025, it’s clear that South African consumers are no longer treating this as a…
The South African Breweries (SAB) and LIV Golf South Africa have announced their bold new partnership, marking another significant moment in South Africa’s sporting landscape. SAB has a long- standing history in sport sponsorship and as one of the country’s most established corporate citizens, the company continues to invest in innovation, culture, and nation-building, as…
The Midvaal Private Hospital in Vereeniging, has completed the installation of a new renewable-energy system valued at R34 million. The project, which was funded by Standard Bank, will improve energy stability for critical medical services and enhance the long-term sustainability of the facility as well as the community it serves. The solution includes a 1.2…
South Africa’s favourite low-cost airline has scooped five awards at the 2025 SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards, including the coveted Best Airline by Public Vote, a clear sign that travellers love flying with us! The SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards celebrate excellence across safety, innovation, customer service, and transformation, with winners selected by an independent…
As year-end fatigue sets in but the work keeps going, your smartphone can help you finish strong. With the right apps installed, the correct configuration and a few accessories, your smartphone can be a productivity powerhouse. TCL outlines some simple, practical ways to turn your smartphone into a reliable productivity hub for your personal and…
Tiger Brands delivered a strong full-year performance for the year ended 30 September 2025, marked by solid growth and continued cash generation, demonstrating disciplined operational excellence while driving affordability for consumers who remain under pressure and value seeking. Continuous improvement efforts and strategic pricing initiatives during the year contributed to increased affordability of the company’s…
While a slower economy may assume a slowdown in consumer spending, stats show that this is certainly not the case when it comes to Black Friday, with the Ecentric 2024 Black Friday Index indicating that total transactions from the 2024 Black Friday weekend surged 30.4%– equating to 10% of the total holiday period transactions. But with this…
