FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3.3 billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and sustained adoption of secure digital payment methods, positioning this year’s event for solid activity across both physical...

By Makhosini Ndlovu, Product Head : Commercial Property Finance at FNB In commercial property investment, there’s no substitute for comprehensive due diligence.  A property may look like a smart buy on the surface, but without rigorous checks across multiple dimensions, investors run the risk of overpaying, acquiring investments that underperform, or getting locked into an...

TRADING of goods within the African continent remains a huge concern. In a continent as rich in minerals as ours, it is troubling that Africans are seen as beggars in other parts of the world. To put this to an end, Africa Trade Engine (ATE) has partnered with the TRT Manufacturing and TradeDepot, Afreximbank and...

Innovative solutions designed to meet customers where they are FNB, a pioneer in digital banking, is phasing in two new customer engagement platforms, NAVi, a fully integrated conversational virtual assistant on the FNB App, and WhatsApp, a streamlined digital channel tailored to meet evolving customer needs.   The rollout of these channels forms part of FNB’s broader commitment to enhancing customer experience and broadening digital channels to help...

Tana Malinga Soon, Standard bank will gather with partners to celebrate the women who are shaping Africa’s tomorrow with courage, innovation and unstoppable determination. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards will bring together leaders, dreamers, builders, and change makers from across the continent. This year’s theme, “Her Power. Africa’s Future,” will remind us that every...

This article was put together by Peter West and Mayibongwe Sangweni, Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank AFRICA’S insurance sector remains largely underpenetrated, with most markets (apart from South Africa) reporting penetration levels below 3%, compared to a global average of upwards of 7%. Insurance penetration is closely tied to macroeconomic realities and...

Get in the game and stretch your festive budget with early FNB Connect and eBucks Black Friday deals 14 November 2025: The festive season should feel joyful, but for many South Africans it often brings financial worry. To help customers manage their budgets, FNB has launched early Black Friday offers across FNB Connect and eBucks, giving...

By Peter West and Mayibongwe Sangweni, Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank Africa’s insurance sector remains largely underpenetrated, with most markets (apart from South Africa) reporting penetration levels below 3%, compared to a global average of upwards of 7%. Insurance penetration is closely tied to macroeconomic realities and given Africa’s low GDP levels,...