When many young South Africans enter the job market, they do so with more than their own dreams in tow. Their families have often made significant sacrifices to get them there, with the unspoken expectation that, once employed, they’ll help uplift the household financially. For these young professionals, supporting family isn’t a burden, it’s a…
Reduced rates on real-time payments for customers As part of its annual review, FNB has announced several changes to its account structures and value propositions, reinforcing its commitment to affordability, transparent pricing, and meaningful rewards designed to address the economic challenges faced by its customers. These changes, effective 1 July 2025, reflect the bank’s focus…
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), hosted a successful Youth Stakeholder Engagement on Friday, 30 May 2025, at the AIDC facility in Tshwane. The event brought together youth, industry leaders, civil society, labour, and government stakeholders to deliberate on the critical role of young people in…
Esme Arendse A 2023 study by Dr. Clive Boddy, a recognised expert on corporate psychopathy found that 13% of corporate executives display psychopathic traits – 10 times higher than the incidence of such traits in the general American population. These leaders are linked to a three times higher fraud risk and toxic workplace cultures that…
There has been a significant rise in extortion, email, and text scams (phishing) targeting banking customers, resulting in considerable financial and emotional distress for thousands in recent months. Standard Bank’s Head of Fraud Risk Management, Adv. Athaly Khan, explains the growing sophistication of these schemes, with fraudsters continually adapting their tactics to deceive individuals into…
Eskom’s promise of a stable grid through the 2025 winter comes with a significant caveat: South Africans might avoid the dark, but at a steep price, warns Rein Snoeck Henkemans, CEO of Alumo Energy. The power utility projects no load-shedding if unplanned outages remain at a minimum this winter, but razor-thin capacity margins and a…
Bosmont Library hosted a fun and educational coding workshop at GR Harris Primary School on 22 May 2025. The session used a board game called Rangers, developed by Tangible Africa. This unique game warns pupils about the crime of rhino poaching while introducing them to basic coding and problem-solving skills. The pupils were excited and eager to learn. Working in teams, they showed…
Zingiswa Mndayi The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, officially unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects in Soweto on Friday, 23 May 2025, reaffirming the City’s commitment to spatial transformation and inclusive urban renewal. Originally launched in 2001 under then-Mayor Amos Masondo, the…
Virgil James The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development, is launching a series outreach campaigns from Monday, 26 May 2025, to Wednesday, 9 July 2025. These sessions will cover: Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, urges spaza shop owners to attend: “We encourage…
In a remarkable celebration of ethical leadership and achievement, Reputation Poll International hosted the 2025 edition of the 100 Most Reputable People in Africa gala at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton. This illustrious event extended beyond mere accolades; it served as a powerful reaffirmation of Africa’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and influence amid the continent’s…
