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The panel: The session brought together, from left, Siddharth Zarabi, the group editor of Business Today, who moderated the discussion; Sachin Ahuja, the CEO of Alfeco Holdings Group, Manpreet Singh, the president of the Indian Chamber of International Business; and Kalpana Ajayan, the regional head, South Asia at Women's World Banking. Photo: Supplied

BRICS opens doors to a new business era

Business leaders at the India Today BRICS Roundtable in New Delhi explored cross-border opportunities, highlighting how trade, manufacturing, and investment can drive new growth…

Global shifts give South Africa a chance to turn reform into growth

As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term…

Standard Bank fined $12.6m for poor anti-laundering controls

Standard Bank sees property ‘purple patch’ as it joins forces with Java Capital

Standard Bank has teamed up with corporate finance advisory firm Java Capital, anticipating a multi-year revival in South Africa's commercial real estate market despite…

Eye-watering increase: Steven Bartlett, the entrepreneur behind The Diary of a CEO, bought a Bishopscourt estate for about R93.3 million in 2024. The property is now listed for sale at R189m. Photo: Steven Bartlett/X

A mansion, a markup and a warning

Steven Bartlett's decision to list his Bishopscourt mansion for R189m—nearly double what he paid two years ago—sparks vital questions about foreign capital and property pricing…

Bigger picture: Investors, developers and financiers will attend the Africa Property Investment Summit in Cape Town to discuss The Broll Africa Real Estate Intelligence Report 2026 next month. Photo: Unsplash

Forget countries; follow the corridors

A new report by Broll Property Group reveals that African real estate investment is shifting away from traditional geographic boundaries toward interconnected investment…

High unemployment and Covid-19’s economic fallout leave South Africans ready to relocate and work remotely.

We need an economy capable of creating jobs

South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at 33.6%, highlighting a critical job creation problem rather than just unemployment. This article delves into the structural…

Gaone Segwe

For Gaone Segwe, a home begins long before the walls go up. It starts with an idea, the confidence to invest in it and someone willing to turn possibility into reality. That…

Ethan Gondo

Most students prepare for the world of finance after graduation. Ethan Gondo decided to start shaping it while still at university. At 20, he has become one of South Africa's…

One kilogram gold bars.

Ghana's gold gamble: Can resource sovereignty coexist with investor confidence?

As gold prices soar and Ghana enjoys record revenues from its vast mineral wealth, the country's government is pursuing an ambitious strategy to ensure more of that wealth…

Africa, said demand for metals such as cobalt, copper, nickel, graphite vanadium and platinum group metals

Talks delay Tanzania's Kabanga nickel investment decision to 2027

Negotiations between the Tanzanian government and Lifezone Metals have prolonged the Final Investment Decision for the Kabanga Nickel Project, now expected in Q1 2027. This…

Integrity is good business: Why corruption avoidance creates competitive advantage

Corruption remains a major barrier to economic growth, despite decades of anti-corruption efforts. This article explores how integrity, beyond mere compliance, is becoming a…

Saving money is a matter of training your brain

The cost of capital: Redefining Africa’s global opportunity

African economies face significantly higher commercial borrowing rates compared to developed nations, hindering growth and investment. However, a new approach is emerging from…

The Commonwealth's greatest prize lies beyond the games

While the Commonwealth Games capture global attention, the true long-term prize for its 56 nations lies in harnessing its economic network to boost trade, investment, and…

Tanzanian billionaire and philanthropist Mohammed Dewji, addressing the Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 conference in Cape Town.

From a small family shop to a multimillion-dollar conglomerate

Tanzanian billionaire and philanthropist Mohammed "Mo" Dewji, CEO of MeTL Group, shared his inspiring journey from a small family retail business to a multibillion-dollar…

The new Angola capital markets story

Angola is transforming its financing model, moving from reliance on external borrowing to empowering domestic capital markets. BODIVA is central to this shift, aiming to…

The Making of generational wealth

Family Offices are rapidly expanding across Africa, moving beyond their traditional developed-world strongholds. This surge aligns with the continent's significant wealth growth,…

Tanzania is paying its own way and investors are taking note

Tanzania unveils its most ambitious budget yet, a record $23.8 billion spending plan for 2026-27, largely financed by domestic sources. This move signals a strategic shift…

The new centres of African wealth: How the east and west are evolving

South Africa's dominance in Africa's wealth landscape is shifting as West and East Africa emerge as new hubs. A Standard Bank report highlights how a new generation of…

Living Forward: Ensuring continuity when it matters most

Planning for the future is often framed around growth, building wealth, expanding businesses, and securing financial independence. Far less attention is given to what happens…

Connecting capital to opportunity: Strengthening the South Africa–global investment corridor

Global capital is not retreating from Africa, it is becoming more disciplined in how it is deployed. For South Africa, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity, and…