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…
A quiet conversation at the Kingsmead Book Fair became a reflection on shrinking attention spans, digital culture and the fragile future of reading
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Energy reliability without logistics efficiency is insufficient.
Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
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
– 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…
As Africa urbanises and grows, the need for infrastructure investment will increase
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…
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…
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…
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
