What a faint star taught us about brand building
There’s a moment in our new television commercial where a young astronomer sits alone, staring at a screen full of data that isn’t giving her answers. She’s been searching for years. Nothing is working. But instead of walking away, she leans in.
I feel that moment in my chest every...
Business
Banking
FNB recognised for industry leading investment capabilities at 2026 SALTA Awards
FNB is proud to announce that the FNB Top...
Only 11% of banks globally have cracked the code on trustworthy AI
Even as AI spending surges, few banks have established...
Deepfake Fraud Escalates as Detection Technology Enters South Africa
Partnership with Certified AI Access and Reality Defender delivers...
Capitec ranks among the world’s strongest banking brands
Capitec has been ranked 7th globally for brand strength...
Savings & Investing
Fintech
Responsible Crypto: how African Investors can navigate the fast-paced World of Digital Assets
As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across Africa, a new narrative...
Where the app and adviser meet: the role of holistic financial advice
South Africans’ lives have moved decisively into digital environments....
Verto introduces named USD accounts to bridge the gap between US banking access and emerging market operations
A growing number of South African-founded startups and SMEs...
AI has turned biometric security Into a fraud target, new data shows
New data shows nearly 9 in 10 failed identity...
Wealth
The Rock of stability: 4 reasons Gibraltar is attracting South African private wealth
The Rock of Gibraltar is a 426-metre-high limestone landmark...
Visible wealth, invisible enforcement: closing South Africa’s credibility gap
In some of South Africa’s most affluent suburbs, the...
International buyers fuel South Africa’s property momentum
International buyers – particularly those from Germany, the Netherlands...
Wills
The Hidden Costs of Intestate Estates
Estate planning is often postponed. It feels premature, uncomfortable...
Why a Will Is a Business Decision, Not Just a Personal One
Succession planning is standard practice in business. Boards insist...
As we wrap up valentine’s month: Protecting what matters most
While Valentine’s Day has come and gone, February remains...
List digital assets in your will to make it easier for your heirs to access and manage them
National Wills Week, which runs from 15 to 19 September,...
Why your Will is the most important document your business may be missing
Thinking about what happens in the event of your...
From silence to signature: 54% rise in Will drafting through FNB shows South Africans are taking charge
As Wills Week shines a spotlight on the importance...
Money Basics
181 Learners, one mission: Financial Literacy drives safer choices in KZN Schools
As South Africa marks Financial Literacy Month, a powerful...
What you need to know about loans amid rising fuel and economic pressure
With the rising cost of living, driven in part...
Think before you sign: 7 things to check in a ‘voetstoots’ contract
‘Voetstoots’ is one of those legal terms many South...
SA Economy
Opinions
Entrepreneurship
VAT threshold increase gives SMEs more choice, but not always a simpler one.
Small business owners may very well be asking themselves...
The hidden cost of cash for South Africa’s small businessses
Across Africa, consumer behaviour is steadily evolving. Increasingly, customers...
Nashua partners with iKhokha to expand its Total Workspace Solutions offering for SMEs
Nashua, a leading provider of Total Workspace Solutions, has...
Driving Digital Transformation through the Kasi Tech Series
The Kasi Tech Series has successfully ignited a new...
Retirement
Signing up for financial services online? Here’s how to avoid costly scams
You find a financial product online. The website looks polished. The offer makes sense. The sign-up process is quick.
It feels legitimate. That’s exactly the...
Property taxes in South Africa: what buyers, sellers and homeowners need to know
Buying, owning and selling property in South Africa involves more than just paying the purchase price and servicing a home loan. Several taxes apply...
Where the app and adviser meet: the role of holistic financial advice
South Africans’ lives have moved decisively into digital environments. From online shopping to banking and even how news is consumed, everyday behaviours are now...
Rent goes real-time: Setting a new speed for SA prop-tech
Rental agencies operate in one of real estate's tightest financial windows. In a matter of days, they must collect rent, reconcile it to the...
181 Learners, one mission: Financial Literacy drives safer choices in KZN Schools
As South Africa marks Financial Literacy Month, a powerful story of transformation, empowerment, and partnership is unfolding at Ziphathele High School, where 181 learners...
Samsung, DBE Announce Top 20 Schools
Selected to Advance to the Next Level of 2026 Solve For Tomorrow Competition
Encouraging Innovative Thinking & Problem Solving for Gen Z to Build Sustainable...
What you need to know about loans amid rising fuel and economic pressure
With the rising cost of living, driven in part by increased fuel, water and electricity costs, more people will, at some stage, need to...
Africa’s post-pandemic supply chains are about to be severely tested
Africa has spent the post-pandemic years pursuing strategic investments into more resilient supply chains. This year, amid growing geopolitical disruption and escalating conflict, those...