South Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs converged in Johannesburg this month to pitch for millions in business funding at the 2025 South Africa Future Trust (SAFT) Summit a national platform celebrating…
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Standard Bank has released its inaugural Township Informal Economy Report, offering valuable insights into one of South Africa’s most vibrant yet underserved markets. The findings reveal that nearly 80% of…
In this episode of “No Free Lunch,” host Greg Stewart engages with Amish Shunker, Head of Trade for Africa at Standard Bank, to explore the evolving landscape of payments and…
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and Standard Bank have officially launched the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy. This pioneering initiative represents a huge leap towards advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices…
The Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest lender by assets, operates in 20 sub-Saharan African countries, four global financial centres, and two offshore hubs, totalling 26 countries of operation. With such…
KwaZulu Natal (KZN) holds a natural advantage as a coastal trade hub, yet many of its small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain disconnected from global markets. Complex export regulations, limited…
Standard Bank, has in collaboration with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), expanded their offering on the Standard Bank Shyft App, and will, as of today, offer retail investors the opportunity…
In a sudden shock announcement last night, Kenny Fihla, Standard Bank’s Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Executive of SBSA, has resigned to take up a post of CEO at competitor…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Standard Bank Group (SBG) signed a landmark financial agreement on Monday (24 Feb) to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs)…
The ability to make quicker, easier, cheaper and safer payments is key to making businesses agile in a rapidly evolving world. While innovation is key, the solution must be practical…
