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South Africa’s transformation drive under scrutiny as JSE black ownership remains low
There were replacement transactions at Old Mutual and Absa, with FirstRand, Sanlam and Capitec retaining black ownership. But Standard Bank and Nedbank have less than 1% black…
In a world built for scrolling, can book fairs still survive?
A quiet conversation at the Kingsmead Book Fair became a reflection on shrinking attention spans, digital culture and the fragile future of reading
Kingsmead Book Fair returns with conversations SA needs right now
As the 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns to Johannesburg, the beloved literary gathering once again creates space for difficult conversations, thoughtful reflection and the…
Treasury says debt has peaked. Now the test is delivery
In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains why stabilising South Africa’s debt marks a turning point for the fiscus and why rail reform,…
Infrastructure funding is not the constraint. Governance is.
South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it. This distinction is often…
Stability is not the destination. It is the foundation.
Fiscal discipline, reform momentum and the role of private capital South Africa’s 2026 Budget arrives at a moment defined by both volatility and cautious optimism. National…
Debt may have peaked but discipline reform and infrastructure must now carry the weight
Energy reliability without logistics efficiency is insufficient.
Single women lead home buying
Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
What kind of art world is South Africa moving into?
A sober look at how South African art is recalibrating for the long term — smaller, slower and more precarious, yet still thinking its way forward
Africa can define the digital future, says Standard Bank CIO at world economic forum
– At the World Economic Forum’s Digital Trade Roundtable in Johannesburg, Jörg Fischer, Group Chief Information Officer of Standard Bank, delivered a powerful message: Africa is…
Africa’s infrastructure gap can boost economic growth
As Africa urbanises and grows, the need for infrastructure investment will increase
Standard Bank reaffirms commitment to South Africa’s SME growth following successful 2025 SAFT summit
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…
Standard Bank Top Women Conference showcases bold action for women in business
Every year, the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg becomes more than just a venue. For two days it transforms into a crucible of ideas, ambition, and possibility. This…
Standard Bank Art Lab Celebrates 40 Years of SBYA With a New ‘SBYA Visual Art 1984 – Now’ Blockbuster Exhibition
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…
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement