·1 Jul 2026 Add Google Preferred Source Follow on Google News Standard Bank Shari’ah Banking customers will now be able to finance their Floorplan requirements in a Shari’ah compliant manner. The bank has launched a new product called the Shari’ah Banking Floorplan, which allows dealerships to finance a wide range of assets, including passenger vehicles,…
Supporting local agriculture and long-term economic growth From left to right: Millicent Maroga – Corporate Affairs Director at HEINEKEN Beverages, Jeremy Antier – Managing Director Soufflet Malt South Africa, Al Bukhari Fournier – CFO of Soufflet Malt, Thierry Blandinieres – Invivo Group CEO, Johan Van Zyl – Supply Chain Director at HEINEKEN Beverages, Senior Manager,…
Based on recent announcements in February 2026, Heineken Beverages and Soufflet Malt have broken ground on a new R2-billion (approx. €100 million) malting facility located adjacent to the existing Heineken Sedibeng Brewery in Midvaal, Gauteng. This project, which is a key part of Heineken’s “Brew a Better World” sustainability initiative, is designed to strengthen local…
·3 Feb 2026 Add Google Preferred Source Follow on Google News The rand strengthened on Monday, recovering some of the ground lost from a sharp decline in the previous session. It was trading at 16.0275 against the dollar, which is about a 0.8% increase from Friday’s close. The currency has been volatile, similar to other…
Uber Eats and Gauteng Government Celebrate R1bn+ Township Economy Partnership 3 Feb 2026, Johannesburg | Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people, and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has exceeded its ambitions and delivered meaningful economic impact across Gauteng’s township economies….
Hi there A rare proof point of policy translating into measurable economic outcomes is being marked in Gauteng this week. I’ve summarised our media release below; the full version is available at the bottom of this email, and I’ve attached a group photo of the event dignitaries. Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic…
25 years after changing its name from Tiger Oats, Tiger Brands has refreshed its corporate brand. The change reflects its commitment to contribute to a more resilient Southern Africa by working to make quality foods and essentials affordable and available to everyone. With this change, Tiger Brands is also refreshing its company purpose – to…
Calling all travellers and sale lovers. You snooze, you lose, so we’re letting you know early – Black Friday is just around the corner. The 25th of November, 2025 is the date you need to diarise. 2025 has been a tough year for flight prices. We’ve seen the cost of flying skyrocket for both international…
Black Friday 2025, ahead of the festive season, is more than a day of discounts, it is a powerful driver of growth and transformation for South Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and township businesses. For SMEs and the informal market, Black Friday represents more than just a spike in revenue, it is that defining…
City of Johannesburg’s boss Champions Informal Traders and Digital Innovation to Modernise Township Economy Economic Development Executive Director, Mr. Mathopane Masha, says the City of Johannesburg continues to place significant focus on the informal sector, particularly the thousands of traders operating across the inner city. Speaking at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Wakanda…
