Sustainability has become a cornerstone of the South African wine industry, shaping how wine is produced, marketed, and consumed. As the industry continues to prioritise environmental stewardship and social responsibility, stakeholders across the value chain need to play a role in advancing these sustainability efforts and building SA’s wine sector into a blueprint of resilience…
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 comes to Cape Town from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together the most influential voices in hospitality investment, development, and sustainability from across the globe. This year’s speaker lineup features major investors, visionaries, strategists, and dealmakers who are actively reshaping the landscape of hospitality across Africa. William E. Heinecke, Founder and…
In a bid to empower township-based SMMEs, Takealot, South Africa’s leading online retail group recently launched its Franchisee Development Programme across Gauteng townships. This programme is part of the Takealot Township Economy Initiative (TTEI), which aims to empower township-based SMMEs and entrepreneurs by offering franchise opportunities that unlock the e-commerce ecosystem in the township economy….
Standard Bank is issuing a warning to the public about the increasing prevalence of fake job advertisements. As the social and economic pressures to find employment intensify, fraudsters are exploiting these vulnerabilities to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers. Standard Bank understands the immense pressure that individuals face in securing employment. Unfortunately,…
Experts share advice on regaining post-holiday control of your money The holiday season, is a time marked by family gatherings, travel, feasts, and often, a bit of over-indulgence. In fact, data from FNB recently revealed that most South Africans, in the lead-up to and during the Easter period, tend to spend more on general shopping,…
South Africa’s digital payments landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with demand for instant payments rocketing and the mobile banking app displacing older interfaces as the preferred way to pay. Over the past year, Standard Bank SA recorded a 21% growth in digital payments initiated by its personal and private banking customers in South Africa….
With Earth Day recently commemorated , it’s a timely reminder of the environmental challenges we face – and one of the most pressing is water. Water is under pressure in South Africa. In addition to being a water scarce country, climate change, ageing infrastructure, and growing demand due to population growth and urbanisation are making…
Today marks a profound moment in the journey towards justice, equity, and transformation in our public transport system. We are here not just to unveil a help desk, but to affirm our commitment to every woman who has ever felt invisible in this sector. Herewith, we declare that the days of invisibility, silence and marginalization…
Allon Raiz A great pitch can open doors – and a bad one can shut them just as fast. After years of listening to thousands of real-life investor pitches through the Pitch & Polish competition, Allon Raiz has seen the same mistakes derail even the most promising ideas. Here are four of the most common…
The reimagined Engen Xtreme lubricants range roared onto the scene with a high-impact launch at The Galleria in Sandton this month, where industry professionals, mechanics, and key media were treated to an exclusive preview of the brand’s powerful new look and enhanced product performance. Hosted by well-known media personality Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the immersive event showcased…
