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STANDARD BANK CONTINUES TO BACK PIONEERING Optasia, AI‑led FINTECH WITH LANDMARK USD 330 MILLION SYNDICATED REFINANCING

STANDARD Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank acted…

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STANDARD BANK CONTINUES TO BACK PIONEERING OPTASIA, AI-LED FINTECH WITH LANDMARK USD 330 MILLION SYNDICATE D REFINANCING

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank acted…

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EASTER 2026 CONSUMER SPENDING POWERS DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN BUSINESS ACTIVITY

2026 merchant data shows debit card usage up 24%, driven by shifting trade patterns and digital momentum The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. These results highlight…

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DURBAN CITY FC FAN BECOMES FIRST SUPPORTER TO enjoy ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE WITH BETWAY PREMIERSHIP TROPHY

Nompumelelo Nene becomes the first fan to enjoy an up-close experience with the Betway Premiership trophy DURBAN City FC supporter, Nompumelelo Nene became the first fan to get up close to the Betway Premiership trophy on Tuesday, 07 April following a Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win Dial Up fixture between, Durban City vs Mamelodi Sundowns…

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SOUTH AFRICA’S AI MOMENT: BUILT OR BROKEN BY THE POWER OF ITS NETWORKS

Tana Malinga South Africa stands at a defining AI crossroads, one where rapid adoption is no longer the challenge, but sustainable execution is. Across industries, organisations are embracing artificial intelligence at speed, unlocking visible productivity gains and early wins. But beneath this momentum lies a growing tension: many are trying to scale AI on digital…

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