Standard Bank, which offers a range of Shari’ah-compliant banking solutions, is introducing a dedicated call centre line for its Shari’ah banking customers, which is powered by cutting-edge technology and promises to provide customers with personalised and efficient customer service experiences. Asma Latiff, Manager Operations and Distribution, Standard Bank South Africa, says the Shari’ah Banking call … Read more
Not only does Sun International’s 2022 Slots Royale Tournament promise to be a right royal affair, it will also make someone R1-million richer, with other players sharing in the spoils of a further R5.8-million in cash and rewards. The six-week tournament kicked off at the end of February. The final will take place at Time … Read more
The over 10 million unemployed South Africans benefitting from the R350 Covid-19 relief grant will now have greater accessibility as the Shoprite Group has stepped in to make grant payments available at its 1 286 supermarkets across South Africa. Following the extension of the grant for another 12 months, customers can now access it at … Read more
Checkers Sitari and the entire Sitari Village Mall located close to Somerset West, Cape Town have become South Africa’s first premium supermarket and shopping centre to run entirely off renewable energy from wind and solar sources. ALSO READ: Checkers expands network of Petshop Science stores as SA pet economy grows This is part of Checkers’ … Read more
Grid Protection’s commitment to hotel security puts its clients’ minds at ease. The level 1 BBBEE contributor provides full services to Hilton International as well as other hotels chains and is the first South African security company to go international. What do guests look for in a hotel? High thread-count sheets, a swoon-worthy cellar, attentive … Read more
Since establishing in 2020, South African cultivated meat company Mzansi Meat Co. has been harnessing cellular agriculture technology in order to make meat from the cells of animals without actually harming the animal. After two years of R&D, the company is proud to announce that next month it will be showcasing the first cultivated beef … Read more
Standard Bank is updating its popular UCount Rewards programme to accommodate even more personal banking clients. As of 1 March 2022, clients with international offshore accounts will earn UCount Tiering Points monthly. This is just another way the bank is giving customers additional value. “Our international savings and investment accounts are popular products among our … Read more
There is a greater need to teach SA youngsters how to gamble responsibly. Thankfully there are resources available. Never before has the subject of responsible gambling in Africa been such an important one. Governments and legislators need to put it at the top of their lists of priorities before things get out of control. Gambling … Read more
Do you love online casinos? If so, you’re not alone, because online gambling revenues make up a large chunk of the industry’s gross gambling yields. In 2022, the global market is now expected to reach $127 billion by 2027, making it one of the most lucrative sectors in the world. The amount of choice is … Read more
Nomusa Caroline Hlongwane (59), who blazed a trail as the Shoprite Group’s first female driver, is now training the next generation of the Shoprite Group’s highly-skilled team of truck drivers. Hlongwane, who initially had her eye on becoming a teacher, started her truck driving career in 1990 and joined the Group in 2007. ALSO READ: … Read more