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FNB, UJ partner to deliver free accredited app development skills programme

eriinfo.com1 week ago04 mins

Through a strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School, FNB’s App Academy 2026 will enable student access to a university-backed, accredited learning experience that combines practical app development, entrepreneurship thinking, innovation leadership and future-focused digital skills development. Supplied image An open and free platform for participants across the continent, the FNB App Academy…

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Africa: FNB Named Africa’s Best SME Bank

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

First National Bank (FNB) has been named Africa’s Best SME Bank for 2026 at the Global Finance Awards, recognising its support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. The award highlights FNB’s role in helping entrepreneurs access banking services, funding and business support. SMEs are widely regarded as the backbone of many…

My Advisor brings financial coaching to FNB app

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

There is a demand for accessible financial guidance, says FNB. First National Bank (FNB) aims to boost financial literacy by introducing My Advisor, a digital financial guidance tool aimed at helping South Africans better understand and manage their finances amid growing economic pressure. Available via the FNB mobile app, the AI-powered tool uses customers’ existing…

Lytania Johnson promoted to FNB CEO as Harry Kellan exits

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Lytania Johnson named FNB CEO. FirstRand has made some changes to the leadership team within its banking portfolio, with Lytania Johnson assuming the dual role of FNB CEO and CEO of retail and business banking (RBB). Harry Kellan, current CEO of the retail and commercial segment and FNB, will step down and take early retirement…

FNB CEO Harry Kellan steps down after just two years

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Harry Kellan Harry Kellan is stepping down as CEO of FNB after just two years in the role, with Lytania Johnson appointed as his successor as part of a broader restructuring of FirstRand’s banking operations. Kellan, who took over as FNB CEO in April 2024 after a decade as FirstRand group CFO, will take early…

FNB revamps eWallet with WhatsApp integration and credit features

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

First National Bank (FNB) has announced a significant expansion of its eWallet platform, integrating WhatsApp as a primary service channel to deepen its reach among South Africa’s unbanked and underbanked populations. The update aims to transform the platform from a simple remittance tool into a functional entry-level “digital account” for those who struggle to meet…

Vula Medical wins big at FNB App of the Year Awards

eriinfo.com7 months ago06 mins

The 2025 FNB app award winners. Vula Medical, winner of the “Best Health Solution” at the 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards, was crowned the overall winner at last night’s awards showcase. Vula Medical is a medical referral app developed by Dr William Mapham. It connects primary healthcare workers with specialists, to make it…

Data tech experts from FNB, Wits to present at ITWeb Data Insights Summit

eriinfo.com7 months ago06 mins

Dr Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics officer: Chief Risk Office, FNB South Africa. ITWeb has confirmed a stellar line-up of presenters organised for theData Insights Summit in February 2026, including Dr Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics officer: Chief Risk Office at FNB South Africa, and Zethu Lubisi, acting ICT service delivery manager: Planning…

Chaos as FNB app and website knocked offline on Black Friday

eriinfo.com7 months ago03 mins

Users were struggling to access the FNB app and website on Friday as Black Friday coincided with pay day for many South Africans. A presumed surge in online activity from Black Friday shopping coinciding with usual pay day activity appears to have toppled FNB’s banking app, with FNB-related complaints on incident monitoring website Downdetector spiking…

Black Friday traffic sees FNB app glitch

eriinfo.com7 months ago02 mins

FNB is investigating glitches on its mobile app. Big-four bank FNB is suffering glitches on its mobile application on Black Friday. According to Downdetector, a site that monitors website outages, South Africans started reporting issues with access to the FNB app from 9am. When trying to log in to the app, earlier this morning, FNB…