FNB ENHANCES SOLUTIONS AND REWARDS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL VALUE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC PRESSURE.

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…

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PARIS St-GERMAIN MASTERCLASS TRASHING OF INTER MILAN TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIPS LEAGUE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Paris St-Germain’s brilliant teenager Desire Doue delivered an inspired display as they produced a masterclass to thrash Inter Milan in Munich and win the Champions League for the first time. The 19-year-old confirmed his status as a new superstar as Luis Enrique’s side capped a brilliant campaign by recording the biggest winning margin in a…

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT AND AIDC EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES

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…

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A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH: THE BIGGEST THREAT TO A COMPANY’S REPUTATION MAY BE SITTING IN THE EXECUTIVE SUITE

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…

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FAKE NON-COMPLIANCE THREATS, EXTORTION SCAMS TARGET BANK CUSTOMERS

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…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG TO REVAMP METRO CENTRE IN BRAAMFONTEIN

The City of Johannesburg has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Metro Centre in Braamfontein, signalling a major step forward in revitalising the inner city. Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero revealed the refurbishment plans following a recent visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa, underscoring a national commitment to restoring key public infrastructure. The Metro Centre has…

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CASTLE LAGER CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO BACK THE PROTEAS MEN THROUGH THE ICC WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

The first time South Africa played at Lord’s was in 1907. This June, they return to the iconic venue for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, with the hearts of the nation behind them and the Taste that’s stood the Test of time, Castle Lager, on their sleeves. Celebrating 130 years of commitment…

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