Category: Business

In today’s financial environment and specifically for businesses that are Accountable Institutions in terms of the FIC; customer screening has become one of the most critical, and most complex, compliance requirements. Regulators across the globe expect businesses to identify and manage risks linked to politically exposed persons (PEPs), individuals on sanctions lists, and those identified in adverse…

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits University has launched a Pan-African Youth Competition – and there is a prize to be won by African youth who can do something cool. Youth-led teams and organisations (18–35 years) are invited to create innovative outputs that make research findings on dignified and fulfilling…

Even when assets are substantial, the absence of a valid Will or the presence of multiple conflicting Wills can leave families facing uncertainty, delays, and legal complexities. National Wills Week in September is an important reminder to highlight this critical conversation. “A Will gives you control over how your estate is distributed. Having a valid…

Simphiwe Phakathi  For some time now, social grant recipients have had to deal with a few challenges that have led to confusion and stress about how they’ll get access to their grant payments. Long queues, delays, occasional card failures, missing payments, and other challenges have become a part of life for many social grant recipients;…

Fast-growing coffee retailer Bootlegger has secured an exclusive partnership with FlySafair to serve its premium hot beverages across all domestic routes, marking a strategic diversification as the company pursues local and intentional brand expansion. The partnership, launching Wednesday 17 September, positions Bootlegger to extend brand reach from its traditional cafe network to FlySafair’s 1.8 million…

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution. The Group was ranked first in the banking and financial services industry in South Africa, and 77th in the same industry globally. TIME’s World’s Best…

In the face on ongoing geopolitical change, South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being encouraged to reposition their products into non-traditional markets. Speaking at an exclusive side event of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB, emphasised that South Africa’s presidency of the G20 is a crucial opportunity to address challenges…

Mzansi’s number one cider isn’t just leading the global charts, it is rewriting them. Savanna, the crisp and dry cider loved for nearly three decades, has officially appointed Steve Jobe, the lepara of juicy apples, the pharaoh of fermenting, the Don Dada of Dry… and the first Chief Dry Officer ‘CDO’ at Savanna Premium Cider….

 Castle Lite is turning heads with a crisp new look, hitting a store near you this September. Castle Lite has been reinvigorating its role in the lives of consumers beyond only its promise to deliver extra cold. With an evolved message, this dynamic campaign sets out to make its mark, positioning Castle Lite as an…