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Standard Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa to launch TikTok Search Ads. This milestone reflects the bank’s commitment to innovation and its strategy of engaging younger, digitally native audiences through relevant and impactful social platforms. Reaching the Next Generation TikTok Search Ads allow brands to appear in search results when users actively […]
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Fintech innovation, including DeFi, and tokenisation, offers promising solutions to address the funding crisis faced by scaling businesses in Africa. By improving accessibility, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency, these alternative financial services are playing a pivotal role in bridging the financial inclusion gap and fostering greater economic growth across the continent. Mouloukou Sanoh, Co-Founder and […]
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The current global financial architecture faces significant challenges in addressing the financial needs for climate action, sustainable development, and debt management. The calls for reform are growing louder, seeking to create a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable financial system. Increasing the representation of developing countries, particularly African nations, in global economic decision-making processes is crucial for […]
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By Carol-Jean Harward, Investment Director, Norsad Capital Africa has undoubtedly made immense gains in lifting people out of poverty. But it’s also clear that there’s still a long way to go, with the rest of the world having made up much more ground in eradicating extreme poverty. If the continent is to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal […]
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Mpumelelo Makhubu-Mukogo, Head: Digital at Standard Bank Global Markets Digital Solutions __ Banking in Africa is on the brink of its next transformative era. Gone are the days of discussing the Fourth Industrial Revolution as a concept; we are already immersed in a world augmented and powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, and cloud […]
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With even MIT lectures being on YouTube for free, the 21st-century internet has all the resources and courses available for free to study and become successful in any field. But there is a downside too. Today’s internet is full of advertising and other information which may sometimes mislead, and also it is important to put […]
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An investment portfolio tracker is necessary, especially for people with investments scattered across several platforms and asset classes. How do you ensure you stay up-to-date and on top of your investments and their performance? You could either use a spreadsheet or automate the process with an investment portfolio tracker. Most investors often start with a […]
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Technology has stealthily crept into every space of our lives. It’s almost impossible to live an easier life than the one that smartphones have now presented us with. From hailing a taxi to booking a ticket from the comfort of your bed, it seems like your mobile phone is a magic wand that can grant […]
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In the two decades since people in South Africa worked together to transform their political landscape and usher in a new democracy, the country has made remarkable progress. In particular, GDP has nearly doubled in real terms, lifting millions of people out of poverty and into the middle class and greatly expanding access to services. Yet […]
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Nigeria’s finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, explains why addressing the technology, agriculture, and infrastructure needs in parts of Africa, and in other emerging markets, is crucial to sustaining global growth. The Growth Opportunity in Africa Emerging markets offer the largest opportunity to accelerate productivity growth and sustain broader global economic prosperity. In Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, […]
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