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Crystal Huntley, Nedbank Economist

The future of the forecourt is not fuel-led – diversify or decline: Nedbank

South Africa’s forecourt sector is facing pressure as declining fuel demand, rising costs, and intensifying competition reshape the industry. Insights from the latest Forecourt Retail Report 2025/2026, presented at a Nedbank-hosted media briefing, highlight how convenience retail is fast emerging as the sector’s primary growth engine. The session began with an economic overview by Nedbank Economist, […]

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Executive Head Marketing: Personal and Private Banking

Nedbank Montreux Jazz Festival – Music has the power to unite, inspire and uplift

“Music has the power to unite, inspire, and uplift. Supporting Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek reflects Nedbank’s commitment to creating shared value for artists, audiences, and communities.” — Buli Ndlovu, Executive Head: Personal & Private Banking Marketing, Nedbank. What inspired Nedbank to partner with the Montreux Jazz Festival as it launches its first African edition? The […]

Transform end-of-year spending into an investment starting line for the future

Every December, South Africa shifts into financial high gear, as more money moves through household accounts in a few weeks than at any other time of the year. PayInc data shows that holiday-period transactions run into the tens of billions of rand in this one busy, sales-filled month, with cash payment alone in December 2024 […]

The commission launched a case in 2015 against 28 local and international banks, alleging they colluded to fix the dollar-rand exchange rate.

Competition Competition has no evidence of rand manipulation, banks say

The commission says the case highlights the difficulty of prosecuting global and domestic cartels that exploit legal loopholes to delay proceedings

What will it take to break the cycle and rewrite SA’s savings story?

Saving means different things to different people. For some, it’s contributing to a retirement fund; for others, it’s stashing money in a bank account or setting some aside for a rainy day. No matter how you look at it, all these views have 2 things in common:  Firstly, they involve resisting the temptation to spend all […]

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025: Driving bold transformation through partnerships

The 2025 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference set out to do more than talk about transformation — it aimed to forge partnerships that can shape South Africa’s future. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 31 July and 1 August, the gathering drew government officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and civil society under the theme “Empowerment Through Bold […]

To loan or refinance: Make the right choice when renovating your home

Property is one of the most valuable assets you can own. Given this, many homeowners are always looking for ways to maintain and upgrade their homes, whether it’s to personalise their space, improve everyday functionality, or stay in step with modern décor trends. But turning those home improvement dreams into reality often comes with an […]

Understanding the intersection between estate planning and family legacy

Transferring wealth successfully across generations is one of the most complex challenges facing wealthy families. Research shows that about 70% of wealth transfers fail, not due to poor planning, but because of inadequate communication and lack of preparation. Often, heirs are simply unprepared for the responsibility that comes with sudden wealth. Protecting and passing on […]

Unlock the power of Connected Wealth with Nedbank Private Wealth

Wealth is more than just financial capital. It is the foundation on which individuals build their legacies, secure their families’ futures, and create meaningful lives. This understanding is what drives Nedbank Private Wealth (NPW) to go beyond the numbers, connecting its clients to the real wealth they desire. For NPW, the concept of Connected Wealth […]

The South African Reserve Bank is likely to hold interest rates unchanged

Reserve Bank expected to cut rates by 25 basis points this week

A third consecutive interest rate cut will help stimulate the economy, but the central bank will also be cautious about inflation pressures

Nedbank takes a bold stand against financial abuse: adverts to carry warning labels as the bank collaborates with POWA for 16 Days of Activism

From November 25 to December 10, Nedbank will feature a stark warning strip on its TV, radio, print, and online adverts as part of its campaign in support of 16 Days of Activism

WomenIN Festival 2024 kicks off with a bang and inspiration at Cape Town’s Silo District

The WomenIN Festival kicked off with a bang at the iconic Silo District in Cape Town. The festival attracted hundreds of attendees from across the globe to engage in thought-provoking discussions, transformative workshops and vibrant networking opportunities

WomenIN (WiN) Festival Unveils Inspiring Speaker Line-Up for Holistic Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Growth

WomenIN (WiN) Festival Unveils Inspiring Speaker Line-Up for Holistic Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Growth. Mail & Guardian readers get 20% off on tickets to the WomenIN Festival!

WiN Festival 2024 set to empower women across industry sectors

Two days of transformative leadership sessions, practical workshops, immersive site visits, and invaluable networking opportunities

The art of winemaking meets AI: A harmonious blend of tradition and innovation 

The 2024 Cape Winemakers Guild Silent Auction showcased a unique integration of AI, challenging traditional notions of winemaking

AI-powered visual wine guide debuts at 2024 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase events

Just as Nedbank innovates in digital banking, so is wine appreciation being made more accessible

Rubbished: An illegal dumping site in the Sondela Village social housing project in Gauteng. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

State owes Nedbank R30 million for ‘hijacked’ R118m housing project

The bank is threatening legal action to recoup the money owed on the project

The cost of petrol will go down by 15 cents a litre from Wednesday. (Gallo Images)

Petrol price reprieve for South Africa for the third month in a row

Although the average price of Brent crude oil price increased during the period under review, this was offset by a stronger rand against the US dollar

Despite unemployment rates, Gen Z has found a way to make ends meet.

Inflation eases in June to lowest rate this year

Statistics South Africa data released on Wednesday showed that the CPI annual rate was 5.1% in June compared with 5.2% in May This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

Nedbank’s Chief Operating Officer Mfundo Nkuhlu delivers the keynote address at this year’s TopCo.

Transformation themes explored at Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2024

Business unity is key to address South Africa’s lack of economic growth and social development challenges