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,…
Enhancing AI-powered, advisor‑led customer service through responsible, human‑led design FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year to enhance…
South African homeowners using Standard Bank’s LookSee platform have helped prevent an estimated 43 000 tonnes of carbon emissions, while collectively saving an estimated R890 million on the cost of home ownership. The figures highlight how climate-smart housing choices are delivering tangible financial benefits at a time when energy prices continue to rise faster than inflation. The…
Applications for the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 have closed with over 2000 innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers who showed interest across the country. This was in response to the call for solutions to nine challenges spanning energy instability, water insecurity, climate-stressed agriculture, rising waste, and logistics inefficiencies. “We’re excited by entries and this diverse…
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) has announced the winners of its first Inclusive Excellence Awards, an initiative that recognises South Africa’s Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) led by entrepreneurs with disabilities. “The initiative form part of BCB’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) efforts that aim to advance inclusive entrepreneurship by supporting majority black-owned South…
Annie Hodes South Africa doesn’t have a mentorship shortage. If anything, there’s no lack of people willing to offer advice. What we do have is a shortage of people prepared to genuinely invest — to open up their world, share their networks, and back someone who doesn’t yet have the access to back themselves. That…
