Close to 2 000 leak events detected and contained and about 10 000 geysers connected – 5 years in the making. Over the past 18 months, Nedbank’s Senseable Geyser programme has delivered over R50 million in energy savings for Nedbank Insurance clients. The programme’s technology, which is managed through the Sensor Connect app, monitors close…
Maduwa Paint World (Pty) Ltd, founded by Rodney Maduwa from Soshanguve, Gauteng, has been named the winner of the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge, securing the R1 million grand prize after emerging as the top business from hundreds of applications received from entrepreneurs across South Africa’s nine provinces. The business impressed judges…
The Standard Bank Group delivered a solid performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting record headline earnings of R26.1 billion, up 10% period-on-period, and a higher return on equity (ROE) of 19.8%. This is comfortably within the Group’s 2028 ROE target range of 18% to 22%. The Group remains focused on delivering…
Following the strong customer response to the 99c bread offering, FNB and Boxer today announced plans to deepen their strategic partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to helping South Africans stretch their budgets further through meaningful rewards, greater financial inclusion, and practical everyday value. South African consumers continue to face financial pressure, with the rising cost…
Franchising is fast emerging as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across the African continent. In a rapidly evolving business environment, the sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability, offering scalable opportunities for small business owners while strengthening value chains across industries. “Franchising is playing a critical role in formalising informal economies,…
balance profitability, resilience, and long-term sustainability. Despite strong momentum, the sector still faces challenges, including regulatory inconsistencies, infrastructure constraints, and limited access to tailored financing in certain markets. Addressing these barriers will require coordinated efforts between governments, private sector players, and financial institutions. Franchising represents a significant opportunity to unlock inclusive growth across Africa through…
As South African households face intensified financial pressure, FNB is reshaping how customers engage with their money through the launch of My Advisor on the FNB App, a digital capability designed to help customers better understand and manage their finances through accessible and practical tools.In a challenging economic environment, where financial security and certainty are…
