The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year. The provincial round of applications of…
Tiger Brands is providing small and medium-sized (SMMEs) businesses operating within South Africa’s growing township economy with practical business skills to help them become efficient, profitable, and sustainable enterprises able to create meaningful employment in local communities. As part of this effort, Tiger Brands, in partnership with the African Management Institute, hosted a cooking masterclass…
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…
South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short‑term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision‑making. This shift reflects a broader evolution across the sector, where success is no longer measured only by the ability to withstand pressure but by how effectively farmers adapt, improve efficiency, and remain sustainably profitable…
In 2024, South Africa’s two-pot retirement system fundamentally changed how retirement savings can be accessed and preserved. While early discussions focused on how the system works, the more important conversation now centres on how employees are using it – and what this means for their long-term financial security. For organisations that offer retirement funds as…
Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from 12–15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park, Bothaville. With a strong 40-year legacy supporting Grain SA, Engen continues to demonstrate its deep-rooted commitment to the agricultural community and the broader value chain that sustains…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce a partnership with Primedia Broadcasting to host the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, set to take place in the City of Johannesburg on 26 July 2026. Driven by an ongoing commitment to uplift and revitalise the city of Johannesburg, the event will see…
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…
As South Africa enters the winter period, traditionally associated with higher electricity demand and greater system risk, Eskom continues to demonstrate a stable and resilient power system, supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‑fired generation, strengthened cost efficiency,…
The recently concluded 100 Iconic Personalities Awards and Summit 2026, hosted by Iconic International Holdings, delivered an exceptional and memorable gathering of influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the African continent and beyond. Held on 10 April 2026 at the prestigious Oriental Hotel Lagos, the event successfully combined thought leadership, recognition, and meaningful engagement,…
