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Loyalty crisis: South Africans switching brands faster than ever

Branding

Loyalty crisis: South Africans switching brands faster than ever

Mosa Ntwampe, Issued by Brave Group 17 hours

Source: Supplied. Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director: Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking; Afreximbank

Finance

Unlocking Africa's potential: Afreximbank highlights skilled trade-finance workforce

20 hours

Source: Pexels.

Fintech

Mukuru and Jumo's Fast Loan brings credit to South Africa's unserved

1 day

Digital fraud surges as AI reshapes financial crime in South Africa

4th Industrial Revolution

Digital fraud surges as AI reshapes financial crime in South Africa

1 day

Source: Supplied. Lytania Johnson, chief executive officer of FNB Personal Segment.

Residential Property

FNB's R23.2bn commitment to affordable housing transforms lives

3 days

FNB has appointed strategic communications agency Razor PR as its partner to redefine its communication strategy for the future (Image supplied)

Marketing

FNB appoints Razor PR to lead communications strategy

3 days

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Expansion complete: President Square Vaal Centre reopens with 32 new stores

31 Oct 2025

The KFC at Epsom Downs Shopping Centre, Bryanston, Sandton (image source: © Eva-Last

Branding

KFC first in Quarterly Buzz Ranking, reflects shift in marketing landscape

31 Oct 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment

Media

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment

Issued by Topco Media 31 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Game-changing $18bn commitment made to Africa at Luanda summit

31 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

FirstRand's strategic expansion in Zambia aimed at wealth and retail banking dominance

30 Oct 2025

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Fintech

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Issued by The Nielsen Network 29 Oct 2025

Inclusive CX is South Africa’s untapped growth opportunity

CRM, CX, UX

Inclusive CX is South Africa’s untapped growth opportunity

Bongani Mdluli, Issued by Helm 29 Oct 2025

Source: Global Africa Network

Banking

TymeBank announces major rebrand for a global presence

24 Oct 2025

Image credit: on Pexels

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Nedbank unveils Recycling, New Enterprises and Waste-to-value programme

24 Oct 2025

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Retailers

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 22 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

BNP struggles to dispel Sudan litigation concerns as shares drop

Mathieu Rosemain 22 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

BNP Paribas shares tumble after US jury's Sudan verdict

Alun John 21 Oct 2025

Capitec targets SA entrepreneurs with first fintech integration

SMEs

Capitec targets SA entrepreneurs with first fintech integration

21 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Eshmael Mpabanga, Country Head: Intellect Design Arena South Africa.

Fintech

#EXCLUSIVE: Why SA's core financial infrastructure needs a foundational redesign

Eshmael Mpabanga 20 Oct 2025

$TBWA\Hunt Lascaris and its client City Lodge Hotel Group won the Grand Effie Award 2025 (Image: Bizcommunity, Danette Breitenbach)$

Advertising

TBWA tops the Effies Awards SA

21 Oct 2025

Major AWS outage hits websites and apps, SA among affected

Cloud

Major AWS outage hits websites and apps, SA among affected

20 Oct 2025

The top cities for business travel in Europe

MICE

The top cities for business travel in Europe

Issued by Sure Mithas Travel 17 Oct 2025

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

FMCG

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 16 Oct 2025

2025 Absa Top 10 Extra Virgin Olive Oils crowned

Agro-processing

2025 Absa Top 10 Extra Virgin Olive Oils crowned

16 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Fintech

Absa Bank embraces the future with Ripple's digital asset custody technology

16 Oct 2025

Rand Merchant Bank (private banking category) is the Ask Africa Orange Index 2025 overall winner

CRM, CX, UX

SA consumer is rebalancing under money-related stress

15 Oct 2025

The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

Banking & Finance

The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

Annelene Dippenaar 15 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Shares rebound, dollar eases as Fed cut bets reclaim spotlight

Rae Wee 15 Oct 2025

Motorists warned as ghost fine scams rise before Aarto rollout

Maintenance

Motorists warned as ghost fine scams rise before Aarto rollout

14 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Capitec drives smarter, fee-free international travel boom

14 Oct 2025

Clockwork wins 3 awards across 2 campaigns at the Loeries 2025

Loeries Creative Week

Clockwork wins 3 awards across 2 campaigns at the Loeries 2025

Issued by Clockwork 14 Oct 2025

Access Bank named “Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa” at 2025 Global SME Finance Awards

SMEs

Access Bank named “Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa” at 2025 Global SME Finance Awards

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 13 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Bill Blackie, chief executive officer of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank Group.

Finance

#CIIE2025: China's zero-tariff policy offers African SMEs a new trade frontier

13 Oct 2025

Contactless payments return for Huawei users in SA with Swoo Pay

Technology

Contactless payments return for Huawei users in SA with Swoo Pay

10 Oct 2025

Trade shifts and FATF delisting open new paths for SA SMEs

SMEs

Trade shifts and FATF delisting open new paths for SA SMEs

10 Oct 2025

Understanding the psychological reality behind business ownership

SMEs

Understanding the psychological reality behind business ownership

Issued by The Noise Factory 10 Oct 2025

Get instant discounts with Dis-Chem's Better Rewards programme

Health & Beauty

Get instant discounts with Dis-Chem's Better Rewards programme

10 Oct 2025

Absa in partnership with Visa unveils an inspiring collaboration with football icon Ronwen Williams

Sponsorship

Absa in partnership with Visa unveils an inspiring collaboration with football icon Ronwen Williams

Issued by OnPoint PR 9 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Harry Kellan, FNB chief executive officer.

Banking

FNB takes top honours for SME banking innovation in Africa

9 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Belinda Rathogwa, Head: Digital and E-commerce at Standard Bank.

Banking

Standard Bank's app helps thousands claim their share of R89bn in unclaimed benefits

8 Oct 2025

Just say goodbye to fraud

Cybersecurity

Just say goodbye to fraud

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 8 Oct 2025

Geospatial in Africa: The highs, the lows, and what’s ahead in 2025

Digital

Geospatial in Africa: The highs, the lows, and what’s ahead in 2025

Issued by AfriGIS 8 Oct 2025

Township entrepreneurs urged to embrace digital ahead of festive season

Entrepreneurship

Township entrepreneurs urged to embrace digital ahead of festive season

7 Oct 2025

Township shoppers go strategic: 2025 CX Report reveals shifting loyalties

CRM, CX, UX

Township shoppers go strategic: 2025 CX Report reveals shifting loyalties

Issued by Rogerwilco 7 Oct 2025

Clockwork earns 20 Loeries shortlists across 4 campaigns in 7 categories

Loeries Creative Week

Clockwork earns 20 Loeries shortlists across 4 campaigns in 7 categories

Issued by Clockwork 7 Oct 2025

Source: © 123rf Murray Hamilton, content director, VML South Africa tackles the “should design inform copy or should copy inform design?”debate

CRM, CX, UX

“Should design inform copy or should copy inform design?”

Murray Hamilton 6 Oct 2025