Category: Business

Strategic partnership supports continued expansion while maintaining stability and long-term ownership  Westcon-Comstor, a global technology distributor specialising in cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions, has announced a strategic investment and financing agreement with General Atlantic, a leading global investor. The transaction introduces General Atlantic as a minority equity investor and long-term financing partner, supporting Westcon-Comstor’s continued expansion while…

Nominations for the 2027 season of the Woman of Stature Awards South Africa officially open in June 2026, inviting women from across South Africa who are making a meaningful impact in business, industry, entrepreneurship, and community development to enter or be nominated for one of the country’s most respected women’s recognition platforms. The prestigious awards platform calls…

Thursday marked a landmark day for grassroots football in Soweto as Hisense South Africa officially launched the development of a new community soccer pitch, using the moment to send a powerful message of support from the community to Bafana Bafana. Held at the iconic Soweto Towers, the event marked the beginning of a long-term project…

When people think about recycling, they often picture trucks, collection facilities or recycling plants. However, one of the most important parts of South Africa’s recycling journey actually starts much closer to home: in the kitchen. The small choices households make when separating and recycling glass can help reduce waste and keep glass in constant circulation….

Standard Bank Connect has introduced eSIM as part of its continued expansion, enabling customers to seamlessly manage multiple mobile plans on a single device without a physical SIM card. The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), owned by Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been expanding its offering beyond traditional connectivity. In early 2025, Standard Bank…

Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent. The commitment came during a strategic visit by Standard Bank Group Chief Executive, Sim…

FNB is expanding its presence in South Africa’s estimated R50-billion stokvel market, with Limpopo recognised as a province where stokvel participation plays a significant role in household saving and community financial support, through the rollout of its fully digital stokvel offering.  The expansion enables fully digital account opening for stokvel groups, allowing members to register,…

Building a successful business in South Africa is not for the faint-hearted. But according to SA’s new Entrepreneur of the Year, Taryn Hunter Sharman – business success is indeed possible, if you are willing to embrace the realities of the journey. “Building a business takes more than a good idea, passion, or a strong social media presence,”…

A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrative away from headline wealth figures to something far more revealing: the mindset driving the continent’s wealthiest….

As Africa faces growing environmental pressures and persistently high youth unemployment, partnerships that combine innovation, long-term capital, and global reach are critical to unlocking the continent’s sustainable growth. Against this backdrop, Nedbank, through its Foundation and beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, has come together to establish the partnership – a pan-African initiative focused on accelerating youth-led…