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FNB’s AgencyPlus brings banking closer to communities, processing transactions worth R94 million

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 27, 2026

With more than 300 active agents and nearly 15 000 transactions a month, AgencyPlus is expanding access to convenient, community-based banking services across South Africa For many South Africans, accessing basic banking services can still require significant time and expense, including long journeys and transport costs. Through AgencyPlus, FNB enables customers to access essential banking...

Home for the Holidays: Emirates to scale up flights to Durban for festive season

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 19, 2026

Additional 14 flights across December and January will help passengers connect with friends and family or take an end-of-year trip Durban, South Africa, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is adding 14 flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027, giving customers more opportunities to travel during the busy festive season. Whether...

FNB Wealth and Investments continues winning formula as Funds claim top Citywire DFM Performance Honours

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 19, 2026

Building wealth is seldom about chasing short-term market trends. For most investors, success comes from consistency, discipline and having the right strategy through changing market conditions. It is this philosophy that has once again earned FNB Wealth and Investments top recognition at the 2026 Citywire South Africa DFM Awards. This year, the FNB Horizon Series...

FNB recognised at the 2026 Global Digital Banker AI Innovation Awards

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 16, 2026

Recognition reflects FNB’s use of AI to help customers discover relevant solutions faster and create more personalised banking experiences FNB has received two accolades at the 2026 Global Digital Banker AI Innovation Awards. The bank has won the Outstanding Use of AI in Digital Sales category for the second consecutive year and received its first...

Africa urged to unlock greater value from growing trade with Asia

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 16, 2026

Bangkok, Thailand– Africa must use its expanding trade and investment relationships with Asia to build stronger domestic industries, create jobs and capture more value from its natural resources, rather than remaining largely an exporter of raw materials. This was the message from Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group,...

The Case for Friction in an age of Automation

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 15, 2026

By Prof Yudhvir Seetharam, Chief Analytics Officer, FNB Commercial 14 October 2026 – Businesses have always focused on removing friction from their processes, with faster approvals, quicker responses and more automated decisions being key markers of efficiency. More recently, AI and data-driven systems have accelerated these gains, enabling organisations to process information and act at...

What keeps LAN culture alive in an always-online world

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 13, 2026

Orbit joins Nedbank rAge Nation with a reminder to pause between rounds The match is over, but somebody is still replaying its final thirty seconds in their head. They are thinking about the shot they missed or the call that came too late. A few seats away, the winning team is still celebrating. Friends compare...

Charge Less. Do Moore. Keep Going For Years!

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 10, 2026

Tana Malinga Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 Series brings powerhouse batteries, premium technology and accessible monthly pricing to South Africa. Imagine a smartphone that keeps up with your busiest days, powers your entertainment for longer and is engineered to remain dependable for years. Now imagine accessing that technology without paying flagship-level prices upfront.Xiaomi’s new REDMI Note...

Standard Bank Group announces strategic investment in OPay and a partnership to advance financial services access in Africa

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 9, 2026

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets with a presence across 21 African markets, has signed a subscription agreement to invest in OPay, a digital financial platform primarily offering a comprehensive suite of integrated fintech solutions in Nigeria and other countries. This investment is expected to close concurrently with or shortly after the closing...

60,000 Drink-Driving Arrests: SAB, Government And JMPD Intestify The Fight For Safer Roads

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 9, 2026

Tana Malinga South Africa’s road safety battle is demanding more than awareness campaigns and promises. It requires decisive enforcement, accountable partnerships and motorists prepared to make life-saving choices before turning a car key. That was the defining message of the South African Breweries (SAB) SHARP responsible partnerships engagement at Divine Lounge, Midrand, on Thursday, where...

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