Over 16,000 merchants to be enabled with Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) by year-end, reinforcing South Africa’s position as a tourist-friendly destination. Johannesburg, South Africa and Dublin, Ireland – [29 October 2025] – By the end of 2025, more than 16,000 Standard Bank merchants across South Africa will be equipped to offer international visitors the ability to…
CHAVDA INTERNATIONAL (Pty) Ltd. sources Mining and Construction products from various South African and International companies and supplies these products to clients all over Africa. The company was established in 1999 on the strength of a procurement contract with one principle client. From 2004 onwards Chavda & Associates expanded into Africa, supplying to many well-established…
A study by SA’s largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, has found that there is a clear distinction between small businesses owned by locals and those run by foreign nationals, with the latter thriving due to its consumer-centric approach. The study took a deep dive into SA’s informal economy, which some estimates put at R900bn…
Stand the chance to win 5 tickets to the South African Future Trust Summit in partnership with Standard Bank on 702. Are you an entrepreneur looking to network and learn from other experienced entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers? Then this is your chance to win tickets to South Africa’s premier entrepreneurial showcase—The South African Future Trust…
New domestic routes FlySafair is launching new domestic routes connecting Lanseria International Airport to East London and Gqeberha, and Cape Town to Hoedspruit, effective from November 1, 2025. The airline is also reintroducing the Lanseria to George route. These new flights aim to improve regional connectivity and offer more travel options, particularly for leisure and business travel…
Jalusi Tech and Jalusi Corporation’s Managing Director, Mrs. Thandiwe Shema, Champions Innovation, Transformation, and Empowerment in South Africa’s Business Landscape. As one of the Top 5 finalists in the G20 SA Tech Challenge 2025, Jalusi Tech continues to champion innovation and transformation within South Africa’s technology ecosystem. Under the leadership of Managing Director Mrs. Thandiwe…
There’s nothing worse than South Africa’s mobile network operators gouging your wallet round the clock. So when Vodacom unveils its half-decent summer promotions, it’s probably worth paying attention. The 2025 ‘Extra Your Summer’ campaign is “designed to offer real relief during tough times,” with data deals and rewards to win. Having already kicked off, the promotion runs…
As it streamlines branch operation, Standard Bank has upgrade all it’s ATMs in South Africa to faster, next generation touchscreen machines that are attracting high usage, even from non-clients. “Reduced transaction times and fewer delays are among the key reason we’re seeing such high foot traffic, explain Makeke”, Bank officials said the decision follows a…
Technology, consumer insights and partnerships at the engine of modern loyalty programmes, this was the consensus of expects from a broad sweep of sectors. from retails to banking and technology, at a media round-table hosted by BP Southern Africa(BPSA) on 18 September 25 at Zwaartkop Raceway. To discuss the evolution of loyalty programmes, the event…
FNB warned the public about a fraud that involved criminal selling FNB Business Account to individuals who reside outside the boarders of South Africa, particularly in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB representatives and encouraging non-residents to open South African Business account. These perpetrators are reportedly registering companies as…
