Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and rising economic formalisation position the continent as a key growth frontier. In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment, Africa’s importance is rising further – offering both rapidly growing consumer demand and essential supply‑side advantages, […]
Reflections on a tough, but necessary, week for Standard Bank, democracy and the economy
In a speech delivered in Joburg this week, Sim Tshabalala highlighted what South Africa is good at, and why focusing on that is better than a pessimistic outlook
When human capital is more diverse and more representative, companies are more creative, more sustainable and more profitable