Neil Lund New data suggests that South Africa’s technology brain drain is becoming more prevalent, with Johannesburg emerging as a key source of professionals considering emigration. A snapshot of 437 IT, software, data, and cybersecurity professionals who approached New World Immigration from April to June 2026, about relocating to Australia, found that around 70% wanted to leave…
Pedri Reyneke We no longer live in a ‘man’s world’. Women are social and economic forces in our society, building successful careers, leading businesses, serving as breadwinners, and guiding household financial decisions. Why, then, are South African women underrepresented as investors? Notably, women head as many as 42.6% of South African households, according to Statistics SA’s General Household Survey. Research…
The Standard Bank Group delivered a solid performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting record headline earnings of R26.1 billion, up 10% period-on-period, and a higher return on equity (ROE) of 19.8%. This is comfortably within the Group’s 2028 ROE target range of 18% to 22%. The Group remains focused on delivering…
South Africans have long shown a willingness to support one another during times of crisis – whether in response to floods, fires or the increased hardship many families face during winter. Yet while the desire to give is evident, turning that intent into meaningful, effective support is not always straightforward. According to Statistics South Africa, nearly…
Over 7,000 Smart IDs processed via the new digital model, adding to the 570,000 Smart IDs and passports since inception FNB and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) are accelerating the rollout of Smart IDs and passport services across South Africa with plans to expand the service to 240 FNB branches nationwide by December 2026….
Awarded Kantar’s Special Recognition as South Africa’s Most Meaningfully Different Brand, reflecting strong customer trust, innovation and relevance FNB has been ranked among the top three most valuable brands in South Africa in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands ranking, with its brand value increasing by 45% from US$ 3.1 billion in…
Inflation is not just affecting household budgets, it’s also reshaping how consumers think, plan and make financial decisions. Financial pressure for South Africans is increasingly defined by persistence rather than crisis. Consumers are adjusting continuously to higher transport costs, rising electricity tariffs, growing debt pressure and the rising cost of everyday essentials. Even financially engaged…
Strategix becomes Nutanix Reseller and MSP partner, reinforcing its long-term investment in Nutanix technical and delivery capability Strategix, a South Africa-based technology solutions and business consulting firm, today announced it has joined the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program as a Reseller and Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner, expanding its ability to help organisations modernise infrastructure, simplify…
A South African scientific initiative linking agriculture and space research has officially launched today with the Rooibos in Space programme. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based plant science with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The launch took place today…
Openfield, a specialist sponsorship and sports marketing agency, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Sasol to support its sponsorship portfolio, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on growing the impact of some of the country’s most celebrated sporting properties. The appointment brings together two organisations that share a belief…
