On image: Lihle Magwambe, CBAP (SA), founder of Ulangelihle Group (Pty) Ltd. I’ve always believed that the best business conversations happen over a relaxed chat, when the guard is down and the passion shines through. And that’s exactly how my recent chat with Lihle Magwambe, CBAP (SA), unfolded. Born and raised amid the wide-open skies of South Africa’s Eastern Cape and now firmly rooted in Johannesburg, Lihle is the founder and managing director of Ulangelihle Group (Pty)

For many South Africans, filling up their cars has become a stressful experience. Every time petrol prices rise, it hits wallets hard, whether it's for families, small businesses, or daily commuters. But now, there’s some good news: one of the country’s biggest banks, Absa, has joined forces with Shell, a major global fuel brand, to help motorists save more every time they refuel. Absa Rewards and Shell have partnered to include nearly 600 Shell service stations in Absa’s loy

Image supplied: Johannesburg, South Africa, 07 July 2025 - In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, data, and automation, Absa has launched a bold new brand television commercial that redefines the intersection of technology and humanity. Titled “The Story Behind the Numbers”, the campaign marks the latest expression of Absa’s #WeSeeYourStory - a powerful new brand campaign that builds on the 2024 launched brand repositioning #YourStoryMatters. This next evo