Standard Bank’s headline sponsorship of the 2025 South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to unlocking opportunities for South African small and medium enterprises, which remain central to the country’s economic transformation. The Summit, held earlier in November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, brought together more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers […]

As South Africa marks Fraud Awareness Week, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is highlighting the significant progress it has made in strengthening governance, tightening controls, and rebuilding public trust. Through enhanced oversight, digital innovation and a renewed focus on ethics, the NLC is steadily transforming how it safeguards public funds. At the centre of this […]

The CSIR continues to play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s developmental challenges, particularly poverty, unemployment and inequality, in line with its mandate. This is according to Dr Thulani Dlamini, chief executive officer of the CSIR, who presented the organisation’s annual report for the 2024/25 financial year this week in Pretoria.  Exceeding financial targets […]

South Africans are once again eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of His Excellency The Honourable prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji. Many South Africans have been greatly inspired by his leadership over the past many decades. Shri Narendra Modi has displayed outstanding leadership that the world must emulate. Strong character with a great […]

In a world where speed, transparency, and access define success in financial markets, IUX has emerged as one of the fastest-growing online trading platforms redefining the way traders connect to global markets. Founded in 2016, IUX was built by traders who understood the frustrations of unreliable execution, high fees, and lack of trust in traditional […]

The financial landscape in South Africa is undergoing a rapid transformation. With growing access to digital tools and a tech-savvy younger generation, the way South Africans engage with financial markets is evolving. At the centre of this change is blockchain technology – a disruptive force that is reshaping the structure, security, and speed of online […]