As airlines roll out fresh fuel surcharges and airfares are climbing ahead of the Easter rush, Standard Bank is stepping in to cushion the blow. Discounts of up to 40% are being offered to travellers navigating one of the busiest and most expensive holiday periods. In addition, customers who book domestic flights on Standard Bank…
Standard Bank processed one of the largest payment volumes on the African continent, moving more than R164 trillion in payments in 2025, across its 20 million clients and correspondent‑banking relationships. This scale means that every single minute, over R300 million flows through the bank’s infrastructure. This highlights Standard Bank’s central role in the financial circulatory…
South Africa’s energy landscape is shifting. While power cuts have eased, rising electricity costs are driving increased demand for alternative energy solutions. FNB reports growing interest in solar installations, as households and businesses seek to manage escalating power bills and improve long-term energy resilience. Customer behaviour in the solar and energy storage market has shifted…
First National Bank (FNB) will maintain its prime lending rate at existing levels following the decision taken earlier today by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (SARB MPC) to leave rates unchanged. The bank will review its interest rates following the next MPC meeting in May. The decision applies to all prime-linked accounts….
Bhavish Vallabhjee Easter is one of South Africa’s busiest travel weekends, with thousands of motorists taking to the roads for long-awaited getaways and family visits. But with rising fuel prices, many drivers will be looking for ways to stretch their travel budgets while still keeping their families safe. The good news is that a well-prepared…
In past decades, the stock market was mainly the playground for people in their late adulthood. It was largely limited to affluent, high-net-worth individuals due to barriers imposed by traditional stockbroker service models. Then, over the past decade, things began to change: the rise of digital applications, reduced transactional costs, and advancements in the information…
While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction. Although the country has largely solved for representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in Business 2026 report shows that 47.3% of senior management roles in South Africa are now held by…
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa – After more than a decade of research, coaching, writing, and testing practical SME development strategies, Soweto-based digital transformation expert and tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has officially launched an advanced AI-powered Business Operating System (BOS) designed to transform how small and medium enterprises operate, scale, and achieve measurable growth. The system was…
In past decades, the stock market was mainly the playground for people in their late adulthood. It was largely limited to affluent, high-net-worth individuals due to barriers imposed by traditional stockbroker service models. Then, over the past decade, things began to change: the rise of digital applications, reduced transactional costs and advancements in the information…
Smart money moves as the new tax year begins. Zihaad Israfil “February is often a rushed financial month. People make last-minute decisions, scrambling to catch up on commitments and close gaps they’ve avoided. Tax planning becomes reactive, prioritising hurried contributions and maximised deductions over long-term strategy. This approach values meeting deadlines over building resilience. “On…
