FCMB Group Plc reported a profit of N177 billion and announced a dividend payout of N23 billion for the year 2025, indicating robust growth across its various business segments, according to Punch.

The South African rand has strengthened to between R15.99 and R16.01 against the US dollar, according to The South African Biz. The report examines the factors driving the currency's latest movement, highlighting the forces behind its recent gains. The stronger rand marks a notable shift in the exchange rate, with the publication exploring what is underpinning the improved performance of South Africa's currency against the greenback.

South Africa's rand has strengthened, yet many consumers say prices still feel high. According to IOL, a stronger currency may grab headlines, but lasting exchange-rate stability and tangible benefits for ordinary South Africans depend on whether the country can sustain the economic progress underpinning the rand's gains. The article suggests that without durable economic improvements, the currency's recovery may not translate into lower everyday costs for households.

South African financial services group Sanlam reported a 22% decline in profit, according to Moneyweb. The company attributed the drop to higher insurance claims and weakness in its Indian operations. The results reflect pressure on the insurer's earnings from both elevated claims costs and softer performance in one of its key international markets.

Britam Holdings PLC said it has eliminated Sh5.8 billion in accumulated losses from its parent company books through a reduction of its share premium account effective September 7. According to the insurer’s public announcement, the move removes the final legal barrier that had blocked shareholders from receiving a dividend for six years, potentially enabling a first payout since 2019, though no dividend declaration was reported.

Discovery chief executive Adrian Gore has set an October date for the launch of what the company calls its 'super bank', according to TechCentral. The announcement comes as Discovery Bank reported its first full-year profit of R370-million, with the financial services group also increasing its investment in artificial intelligence as part of its broader digital banking strategy.