October 21, 2025
Hollard Botswana’s Karabo funeral plan recognised for advancing financial inclusion
Hollard Life Botswana’s Karabo Funeral Plan has won a 2025 Tokio Marine Group Award for advancing financial inclusion. By leveraging mobile money and removing banking barriers, the plan expands access to affordable insurance for underserved communities across Botswana.
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October 3, 2025
Protect your legacy with a valid will
With more than 70% of working South Africans lacking a valid will, Allan Gray’s Tyler du Plessis stresses the importance of estate planning to protect loved ones, minimise disputes, appoint guardians, and ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes.
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September 12, 2025
Can you afford to stall on a will
As National Wills Week approaches, Marnus Mostert of Consult by Momentum urges South Africans to stop delaying estate planning. A valid will, paired with sound financial and insurance strategies, safeguards families from unnecessary costs, disputes, and financial insecurity after death.
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October 7, 2025
Young women save more but still retire with less
Old Mutual’s latest research shows women save more and manage money better, yet retire with less, due to structural barriers, pay inequity, and outdated fund design. Keri-Lee Edmond urges systemic reform to align retirement systems with women’s real financial journeys.
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September 9, 2025
Why everyone needs a will - not just the wealthy or old
PSG Wealth’s Mariska Redelinghuys highlights the importance of having a valid will, regardless of wealth. A will clarifies final wishes, avoids intestate succession complications, appoints executors, and ensures loved ones’ security, making estate planning a vital step for everyone.
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October 31, 2025
Standard Bank announces internal leadership appointments
Standard Bank Group has appointed David Hodnett as CEO of The Standard Bank of South Africa, succeeding interim CEO Lungisa Fuzile, who now leads Africa Regions permanently. Thabani Ndwandwe becomes Group CRO, reinforcing the Group’s strong leadership succession pipeline.
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