The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with 22ON Sloane and the Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA), hosted a series of Entrepreneurship Boost Workshops on 1, 10 and 15 July 2025. Held at Braampark in​ Braamfontein, ​the workshops empowered 300 township-based retailers with practical skills to grow and sustain their businesses. Participants gained...

 Flash, a leading South African fintech company dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized merchants, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with FNB. This collaboration will enable FNB merchants across South Africa to offer a comprehensive suite of value-added services (VAS) directly from their existing FNB Speedpoint® devices, at no additional cost. Through the Flash...

First National Bank (FNB) and Visa are proud to announce their joint sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, kicking off on 11 June 2026 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This dynamic partnership reflects a shared commitment by both brands to champion inclusivity, celebrate talent, and elevate the spirit of the beautiful game...

For decades, millions of South Africans have lived in homes they don’t legally own, even though they’ve raised families there, repaired leaking roofs, and painted the walls year after year. These are homes filled with memories but lacking one vital thing: a title deed. That could change for 1,000 families in the foreseeable future. Through...

ENGEN THE MAKING OF IS BACK FOR SEASON 2 After a dramatic debut season that drew over 2.3 million views and saw a previously eliminated contestant crowned the winner, Engen The Making Of is back for season 2 – with another R800 000 up for grabs. Sponsored once again by Engen, and powered by Raizcorp, ten...

 In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, data, and automation, Absa has launched a bold new brand television commercial that redefines the intersection of technology and humanity. Titled “The Story Behind the Numbers”, the campaign marks the latest expression of Absa’s #WeSeeYourStory – a powerful new brand campaign that builds on the 2024 launched brand repositioning #YourStoryMatters. This next...

YouthX by Nedbank is excited to announce the call to entry for the annual YouthX Awards – an opportunity for the bold, ambitious, and hopeful youth of South Africa to redefine their futures. This year, YouthX celebrates 5 years of progress, showcasing that this is more than an award programme; it’s an invitation for every...

Despite KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s) strategic advantages as a trade hub, many of the province’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are unable to participate in global markets. Obstacles such as complex export regulations, limited access to funding, and a lack of international trade experience continue to stifle SME growth beyond South Africa’s borders. In response, Standard Bank...

 In the current economy, many South Africans are finding it hard to make their money stretch every month. That’s why banking services provider, EasyPay Everywhere works hard to keep its banking fees low and make it easy, safe and cost-effective for grant recipients to manage their money. Financial inclusion means access to a wider range...