Standard Bank’s headline sponsorship of the 2025 South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to unlocking opportunities for South African small and medium enterprises, which remain central to the country’s economic transformation. The Summit, held earlier in November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, brought together more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers […]
Theatre maverick Kgomotso “MoMo” Matsunyane adds another milestone to her illustrious career with the release of her debut book, Plays by MoMo Matsunyane Volume 1. This groundbreaking collection brings together three of Matsunyane’s most powerful productions: Penny, Unlearn, and Ka Lebitso La Moya. The new body of work explores black identity, womanhood, and the lived […]
The Standard Bank Art Lab unveiled a new visual arts exhibition showcasing four decades of South African visual arts history while celebrating 40 years of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award (SBYA) in the visual arts. Titled SBYA Visual Art 1984 – Now, the exhibition will hang from 14 October until 31 January 2026 at […]
Now in its 25th year, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest wine festival returns to Sandton in October, featuring an extraordinary selection of wines, more tasting sessions and music to sip wine by. WineX 2025 will bring over 700 wines to around 9,000 guests for whom the event is a highlight of the final quarter of the […]
With its star-studded lineup, daring collaborations, and vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is more than just music – it’s a full cultural experience like no other. For the first time in two decades, the festival will run for three days on all stages, from September 26 to 28, at the Sandton […]
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution. The Group was ranked first in the banking and financial services industry in South Africa, and 77th in the same industry globally. TIME’s World’s […]
The growing awareness of South Africa’s social challenges, from limited access to health care and quality education to water and food insecurity, is making the country’s wealthiest rethink the idea of legacy. Philanthropic giving in South Africa is shifting from once‑off generosity to structured, strategic and often anonymous efforts to drive long‑term transformation. Nokuzola Cossie, […]
Standard Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership as the best bank in South Africa and Africa after receiving 26 accolades across its continental footprint at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. At an awards ceremony hosted in London, Standard Bank was recognised for its excellence in corporate & investment banking, customer experience, SME banking […]
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Standard Bank has launched its new “Keep Growing” brand campaign, a powerful affirmation of the bank’s purpose: “Africa is our home, we drive her growth”. The advertising campaign, which launches with a brand advert in the South African market, champions the limitless potential of the African continent, its people and communities – recognising that every […]