We spoke to Shepard Mphambela, CEO of Bantima IT, on Power Perspective with Thabiso Tema about Nedbank’s R1.65 billion acquisition of fintech startup iKhokha. The deal marks a major shift as one of SA’s oldest banks embraces innovation by integrating a Durban-born startup focused on empowering SMEs. Mphambela unpacked what this means for the future of digital banking, fintech growth, and SME access to financial tools in South Africa.

We spoke to Shepard Mphambela, CEO of Bantima IT, on Power Perspective&nbsp;with Thabiso Tema about Nedbank&rsquo;s R1.65 billion acquisition of fintech startup iKhokha. The deal marks a major shift as one of SA&rsquo;s oldest banks embraces innovation by integrating a Durban-born startup focused on empowering SMEs. Mphambela unpacked what this means for the future of digital banking, fintech growth, and SME access to financial tools in South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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Nedbank Acquires iKhokha for 1.65billion

Cllr Tlangi Mogale, the City of Tshwane’s MMC for Roads and Transport, joined PowerPerspective with Colleen Makhubele to discuss the state of transport in the capital. From tackling bus delays and improving road infrastructure to regulating taxis and e-hailing services, Mogale outlines the city’s plans to deliver safer, more reliable mobility. The conversation also explores commuter concerns, service delivery challenges, and the vision for a smarter, more efficient transport system in Tshwane.

Cllr Tlangi Mogale, the City of Tshwane&rsquo;s MMC for Roads and Transport, joined PowerPerspective with Colleen Makhubele to discuss the state of transport in the capital. From tackling bus delays and improving road infrastructure to regulating taxis and e-hailing services, Mogale outlines the city&rsquo;s plans to deliver safer, more reliable mobility. The conversation also explores commuter concerns, service delivery challenges, and the vision for a smarter, more efficient transport system in Tshwane.

Moving Tshwane - Tlangi Mogale on Safer, Smarter Transport

Liso Lyrics’ anthem inspires Johannesburg to turn trash into treasure, protect the environment, and celebrate the city’s beauty, turning waste into pride and community action.

Liso Lyrics&rsquo; anthem inspires Johannesburg to turn trash into treasure, protect the environment, and celebrate the city&rsquo;s beauty, turning waste into pride and community action.

Trash to Treasure - Johannesburg Anthem

she is one of the senior queens of the Zulu Royal Household and the widow of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, the long-serving monarch of the Zulu nation. She married the King on 25 July 1992 in a historic royal ceremony held at Enyokeni Palace, coinciding with the King’s 44th birthday. The palace is one of the most significant sites of Zulu royal rituals and ceremonies, where the traditions and sacred customs of the Zulu throne are preserved.

she is one of the senior queens of the Zulu Royal Household and the widow of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, the long-serving monarch of the Zulu nation. She married the King on 25 July 1992 in a historic royal ceremony held at Enyokeni Palace, coinciding with the King&rsquo;s 44th birthday. The palace is one of the most significant sites of Zulu royal rituals and ceremonies, where the traditions and sacred customs of the Zulu throne are preserved.

Nedbank Acquires iKhokha for 1.65billion

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