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Young South Africans have spoken out and voted for their coolest brands in the Sunday Times GenNext Awards. At the awards ceremony held in Johannesburg last night, African Bank was awarded 2nd Place in a new category this year, the coolest Savings and Investment platform. Reflecting rapid innovation and consumer technology adoption, this places African […]
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Many of us spend hours on end trapped behind our desks each day, fantasising about the healthy fit life we could be living if we just had a little bit more time in the day. Sure, we could wake up at 4 or 5 am to get that quick workout in; but when you’re still […]
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Financial literacy is defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to effectively manage your financial resources for lifetime financial security. According to research by the Financial Services Conduct Authority, South Africa has a financial literacy rate of 51%. This is primarily driven by fear and the perception of financial information being highly technical. […]
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Let’s face it, the cost of studying further is expensive. We all want to upskill ourselves because it helps us to remain competitive and sought-after in the ever- changing employment environment. In light of this, some companies offer opportunities for their employees to study further in areas identified as being the most relevant to the […]
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African Bank is taking a definitive step towards improving the financial wellbeing of its customers with the introduction of a new, world class, loyalty program, called Audacious Rewards. In contrast to other loyalty programs, which simply reward customers for transacting with one brand, the new African Bank loyalty program will create incentives for positive financial […]
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Rising interest and inflation rates are forcing more people to find ways to manage debt and an increase in enquiries shows many are considering debt counselling, but there’s more to choosing the right debt counsellor than a Google search. National Debt Counsellors’ Association chairperson, Benay Sager, says debt counselling is a process that typically lasts […]
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If you are a single mother and struggling to make ends meet, you’re not alone. Monitor, one in two mothers are single. And of these, only 12% of their children’s fathers are regular contributors to their well-being.’Our study revealed that not only is every second mom single, but that there is a 33% probability that […]
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If you are going to invest your hard-earned cash in something, it makes sense to spend it on an asset that will appreciate in value and offer long-term financial security. But just as most things in life aren’t free, much of what we buy today will have less value in a few weeks, months or […]
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Racism in the workplace is a serious issue that now and again, rears its ugly head. For example, have you ever been overlooked for a promotion for a colleague of another race who was less qualified? Or, do your colleagues make racist comments regularly? ‘Similar to other forms of discrimination, racism is a destructive force […]
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Absenteeism is when an employee stays away from work without permission, but there is a clear indication that they will return. While it might not seem like a big deal when you are away, it is if you consider that, on average, 15%–30% of South African staff could be absent any given day. Suddenly, the […]
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The Ultra-Light, Ultra-Flat, and Super Durable foldable phone is now available in South Africa Inheriting HUAWEI’s DNA of technological innovation, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 brings enhanced user experience, including a more immersive large-screen and more powerful innovative interactions. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is the first innovation in the foldable phone product segment and […]
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The new HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is now available for Pre-Order in South Africa. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 embodies Huawei’s new explorations in the development of foldable smartphones. Inheriting Huawei’s classic outward folding design, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 leverages its strengths of being ultra-light and ultra-thin, ultra-flat and ultra-reliable, to give consumers the […]
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