By LARRY HODES Larry is the CEO for Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly running out of the people who make the networks actually work. The headline numbers are the ones we celebrate. According to the…
KOPANO MONAHENG THE ongoing conflict in the Middle East has impacted the global spike in fuel prices, making everyday life harder for people in South Africa, and worldwide. The ever-increasing prices of food are putting more strain on the already lower-class. Brendan Jacobs, head of agribusiness for business & commercial banking at Standard Bank South…
FOR many small and informal businesses across South Africa, access to funding remains a challenge despite active trading. Traditional lending models often rely on financial statements, complex applications and fixed repayment structures that do not always reflect how small businesses operate day to day. FNB is addressing this challenge by using transaction data from card…
THE Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on 15 May, the GABI Solutions…
Lindiwe Kunene – founder of LDK JewelsFounded by Lindiwe Kunene, the jewellery house introduces bespoke, story-driven design shaped by meaning and individualityA new voice in fine jewellery emerges with the launch of LDK Jewels, a luxury brand founded by Lindiwe Kunene. Guided by a philosophy of meaning over mass creation, LDK Jewels introduces a deeply…
KOPANO MONAHENG RAIN or shine people have got to go out and have a little bit of fun. This was the case at the packed to the rafters Newtown in Joburg. It shows that there’s a strong love for kasi food and that events like the Jozi Kota Festival draw large crowds. Xolani Machele, CEO…
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…
Global Finance recognises Standard Bank’s progress in Investment Banking and Sustainable Finance, reflecting its role as a responsible partner in driving Africa’s growth through a just energy transition. 07 May 2026, Johannesburg – Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised as a Regional Winner for Sustainable Finance and Best Investment Bank…
FNB and The Paradigm are pleased to announce the conclusion of a funding agreement that will make R1 billion available for the development of The Paradigm, a significant new luxury mixed-use residential development in the heart of Cape Town. Located at 100 Buitengracht Street, The Paradigm will introduce 240 premium residences to the city centre, combining…
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…
