Wales Bonner and Y-3 unveil their collaborative collection, first revealed during Wales Bonner’s Spring/Summer 2026 presentation in Paris. As part of the British designer’s ongoing relationship with adidas, the collection unites two of the German sportswear brand’s most celebrated partners in a singular expression. Placing London and Tokyo in dialogue, the capsule sees Wales Bonner…
Payroll software with automatic regulatory updates should be the standard, not an upsell. Payroll regulations keep pace with a fast-moving and complex world, keeping payroll professionals on their toes. PwC’s Payroll Complexity Survey highlighted this trend last year, writing that “payroll regulations are evolving more rapidly and payroll compliance is coming under increasing scrutiny by…
South African farmers are under growing pressure from rising input costs, climate volatility, and the need to build long‑term resilience, yet many remain unsure how carbon markets can work in a practical, credible way for agriculture. It is against this backdrop that Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) is pleased to announce its partnership with Orizon Agriculture, a…
Engen proudly partnered with Chery Group South Africa for the launch of its premium sub-brand Lepas and the highly anticipated Lepas L4, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of strategic relationships within South Africa’s automotive sector. The collaboration saw Engen play an active role in both the pre-launch drive experience and the exclusive gala…
Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) through the deployment of a chilled mobile vaccination vehicle. The specialised unit enables safe, cold‑chain distribution of vaccines directly to farming communities, addressing a critical logistical need in the national response. This partnership supports the…
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…
