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There is no doubt that South Africa faces serious environmental and climate risks but often the severity or urgency of the problem doesn’t quite hit home.
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Africa's digital future: Mastercard's $1.5tn vision for growth
Africa’s digital payments economy is on a rapid growth trajectory, with a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics projecting the sector to reach $1.5tn by 2030.
Read MoreAbsa launches Savings Coach: A digital tool that matches your lifestyle
Turn everyday habits into real savings wins
Read MoreSouth Africa officially has a new dollar billionaire
Chief executive and founder of Karooooo, Zak Calisto, has cross the threshold into dollar-billionaire status, with his holdings in the group now worth $1.07 billion.
Read MoreThese are the billionaire South Africans living in the US, UK and Australia
South Africa is currently home to seven billionaires officially listed on Forbes’ rich list for 2025, with at least one more super-wealthy individual waiting in the wings to join the ranks.
Read MoreStandard Bank and ICBC partnership opens doors for African exports at massive trade expo
Just as Africa’s leading exporters converged in China for the 2025 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), a landmark announcement electrified the trade landscape: China declared zero import duties on goods from the 53 African countries with diplomatic ties.
Read MoreWhy South Africans should consult a financial adviser for wealth building
In South Africa, where Financial Freedom remains a dream for many, new research shows that the path to real wealth might begin with one simple step: speaking to a financial adviser.
Read MoreAI in Banking Won’t Succeed Without These 5 Essentials
The idea of artificial intelligence managing people’s finances might have sounded like science fiction a decade ago, but the reality is that AI is already deeply embedded in many financial operations.
Read MoreCapitec CEO donates R22 million in shares to an interesting company
Capitec chief executive Gerrie Fourie donated R22.5 million in the bank’s shares to Rooom, a company owned by Micke de Villiers (nee Fourie).
Read MoreAn innovative South African company doubled investors’ money in a year
Purple Group, which owns EasyEquities, GT247, and RISE, has shown strong growth over the last year, doubling shareholders’ money.
Read More#YouthMonth: How Philani Potwana's journey from trainee to CEO is reshaping African banking
From graduate trainee to CEO of Private Core Banking at FNB, Philani Potwana exemplifies purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and innovation.
Read MoreMost expensive province to buy groceries in South Africa
In June 2025, Johannesburg continues to be the most expensive city in South Africa’s three major metros for groceries, followed by Cape Town and then Durban.
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