How Can Our Education System Prepare Our Children To Flourish?
What does it mean to be a successful learner or graduate in today’s world? While in years past, a solid acquisition of the “three Rs” (reading, writing, and arithmetic) and mastery in the core academic subjects may have been the measure of attainment, the world of the 21st century requires a radically different orientation. To […]
Africa-China Road To Renewable Future
Standard Bank’s capability in China powers businesses through comprehensive renewable components supply chain in Africa Standard Bank is opening access to a comprehensive and sustainable supply of renewable energy solutions components to homeowners and enterprises across the African continent through a new Africa-China Trade Solutions (ACTS) Renewable Energy import platform. In a network of fully […]
Standard Bank Group Hosts A Conference For Ethiopian Corporates On Accessing Capital Markets
As Part Of The Country’s Ambitious Reform Plan As part of Ethiopia’s ambitious Homegrown Economic Reform Plan, the Standard Bank Group was honoured to offer about 100 Ethiopian executives an in-depth conference on accessing capital markets. From 6-7 April, Standard Bank offered the Ethiopian Capital Market Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa, overseen by the […]
DHL Global Forwarding Opens New Transit Warehouse In Mombasa To Support Kenya’s Regional Transportation Hub
Concept To Neighboring Countries The new facility of 7500 M2 will provide 2,500 square meters (m²) of Indoor Space and 5000 M2 of outdoor space. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF), the leading international air, ocean, and road freight specialist provider, has opened a new transit warehouse in Mombasa, Kenya. The new 7,500 square meter (m²) warehouse is […]
Standard Bank Drives Social Impact By Advancing Professional Women’s Golf Through Women’s Pro-Am Series
In recognition of the fundamental role that sport plays in driving social and economic development, Standard Bank is investing in various sporting initiatives this year, including the 2022 Women’s Pro-Am Golf series, which has been expanded to reach more areas across South Africa with a large focus on growing the sport at a national level. […]
Young South African Entrepreneurs To Watch In 2022!
Youth unemployment remains one of the most significant challenges facing South African youth today. And with more and more youth unable to find work, young entrepreneurs can play a significant role in creating employment opportunities for their peers. From artificial intelligence (AI) language processing bots to startups challenging traditional farming practices, these young entrepreneurs solve […]
South Africa Amongst Biggest Blockchain Markets In Africa
Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC) report South Africa as amongst biggest Blockchain markets in Africa The inaugural African Blockchain Report, published by CV VC in collaboration with Standard Bank, revealed South Africa to be amongst the top fundraisers for new blockchain ventures in Africa in 2021, with US$18.89 million raised to fund five blockchain and […]
Five Ways IT Companies Can Grow In Africa
Securing meaningful, sustainable growth in Africa requires a precise skillset with an airtight strategy, the right product fit with a tailored understanding of the market, and crucially, forward-looking leadership. On the back of two high profile customer wins in the financial services sector, Marilyn Moodley, Country Leader for South Africa and West, East, Central Africa […]
