Black Friday isn’t just a day anymore, it’s a full-blown season of deals, flash sales, and digital buzz. For many South Africans, it’s where saving meets spending, and the thrill of “getting it right” feels like a win. But behind the excitement lies a choice: shop with purpose or get swept up in the hype....

Tana Malinga Johannesburg, South Africa.The newly launched Africa Trade Engine (ATE) aims to power a new age of African manufacturing and trade. Formed as a joint venture between TRT Manufacturing and TradeDepot, ATE is built to strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by helping brands produce and distribute goods within Africa faster and...

This was evident and revealed during the ‘unclaimed benefits’ open day held at their Braamfontein Campus , Johannesburg. The open day featured industry’s round table discussion by benevolent stakeholders and trustees associated to this topical quandary. In her opening statement, Linda Mateza, a Liberty Executive gave a concise overview and said, “We are creating access...

2025 – Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark transaction valued at R23 billion. Standard Bank played a pivotal role in the deal, acting as Joint Financial Advisor, Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, Bookrunner...

Tana Malinga FNB has been crowned South Africa’s Best Digital Bank for 2025 after scoring 73.34 in the SITEisfaction survey, which measures customer satisfaction in digital banking. The bank came first in both mobile and internet banking. Harry Kellan, CEO of FNB, says the award reflects the bank’s focus on people, not just technology. “We...

Tana Malinga FNB Premier is marking 25 years, and the bank’s latest customer data paints a clear picture: South Africa’s middle income professionals are using money smarter, going digital, and grabbing more value than ever. Garth Keshwar, FNB Personal Core Banking Product Head, says today’s middle income earners are “aspirational, responsible, and focused on financial...

Tana Malinga The 2025 South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre brought together business leaders, policy makers, and young entrepreneurs to discuss new ideas for South Africa’s growing SME sector. First National Bank (FNB) played a major role as one of the event partners, supporting small businesses to connect, learn, and...

Tana Malinga The 2025 SA Future Trust Summit, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, reinforced Standard Bank’s dedication to empowering South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As headline sponsor, the bank highlighted how SMEs continue to power economic growth, innovation, and employment. Bill Blackie, CEO of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard...