News Bulletin of 12 June 2025, 11am

Standard Bank announced the launch of Standard Bank Art Lab at the Nelson Mandela Square which aims to reimagine how people engage with contemporary visual art.

Rooted in legacy and inspired by innovation, the Art Lab invites the public to experience art where culture meets commerce, featuring the likes of William Kentridge and Sam Nhlengethwa, adding a dynamic new element to the bank's longstading support to the Arts.

The artistic hub is designed to champion collaboration, experimentation and creativity.
Standard Bank Curator and gallery manager Same Mdluli says Africa’s influence on western artists needs to be recognized.

South Africa’s first fully electric vehicle courier service, XPress, is now fully operational in Gauteng and surrounding provinces.
The company is running a fleet made up of entirely battery-powered vehicles.

XPress was established after the owner Alex Staniland, encountered challenges with existing delivery services while running his online smart home store business.
The owner says the decision to use EVs aligns with Staniland’s background in tech and smart systems.
XPress is currently available in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

The Rooibos herbal infusion is gaining attention for its health benefits and its potential in promoting sustainable practices.
Beyond its soothing flavour, the herbal tea offers eco-friendly opportunities that align with global efforts to reduce waste and support environmental conservation.

The Rooibos industry provides income and employment to approximately 8 000 workers in primary production and related activities, including processing, packaging and retailing.

South Africans consume an estimated 3.5 billion cups of rooibos each year and with every cup comes an opportunity to make a small but meaningful difference, which can collectively reduce waste and support a more sustainable way of living.