The Rand Show 2025 is proud to announce the return of one of its most impactful and empowering offerings — the Public Sector Hall, which will once again take centre stage in Hall 5 of the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 17 to 21 April 2025. This dedicated space will host a wide range of government departments,…
The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) is embarking on its second decade with a new set of goals, informed by a new world order in which renewable energy, 4IR, digital skills are at the core. With a refreshed board of trustees, its goal for 2025 and beyond is to help provide the pipeline of…
Foldable smartphones have captivated tech enthusiasts, blending excitement with scepticism. Are they just a flashy trend, or do they truly transform the way we use our devices? The HUAWEI Mate X6 is here to prove that foldable technology isn’t just about innovation—it’s about real-world practicality and a superior user experience. But beyond the sleek, futuristic…
Leading solar solutions provider Alumo Energy has pointed to glaring issues and holes in Eskom’s recent announcement offering zero registration fees for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems, which include photovoltaic (PV) installation or solar systems. This follows Eskom’s confirmation this week that it will continue waiving registration fees and other associated costs for households installing…
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) sponsored the eighth annual Fools & Fans Festival, held over the past weekend in the charming town of Greyton in the Western Cape. The event welcomed over a thousand beer lovers from across the country to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and heritage of South African brewing. This year’s…
Building on its successes since launching in 2024, Standard Bank’s support programme for emerging entrepreneurs, is coming to Mpumalanga on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at Emnotweni Casino, Nelspruit. In 2024 the bank launched support programmes for emerging entrepreneurs in Soweto (Gauteng), Umlazi (Kwa-Zulu Natal) and Khayelitsha (Western Cape) and achieved huge success. Hundreds of entrepreneurs…
The Limpopo Business Awards crowned the province’s most innovative and impactful Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) at a prestigious ceremony held on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. This year’s Limpopo Business Awards drew 167 entries from across the province, with a particularly strong showing from the agriculture sector. A total of 42 businesses were shortlisted, reflecting not…
Nthabiseng Mohale As South Africa moves toward embracing a more cashless society, we must pause and consider both the challenges and opportunities this shift presents, While the global trend is moving towards digital transactions, cash remains an integral part of South Africa’s economy. The latest data from Stats SA shows that cash circulation has remained steady since…
As financial inclusion continues to be a major challenge for many communities across South Africa, FNB is enabling access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both the unbanked and under banked individuals, through FNB AgencyPlus. AgencyPlus is a safe and convenient way for individuals to deposit cash into an FNB account…
FNB Private has been named Africa’s Best Private Bank in the prestigious Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a leader in private banking and wealth management. Further cementing the bank’s leadership position, it took top honours in five other award categories, including Africa’s Best for Ultra High…
