29 September 2025, Johannesburg – FlySafair is proud to announce the six winning businesses in its annual Business Booster Competition, an initiative designed to support South African entrepreneurs in scaling their operations and expanding their impact. Now in its fourth year, the competition continues to celebrate innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven business across the country. Each of…
29 September 2025 – The successful conclusion of the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa in Johannesburg (18-20 September) has reinforced the immense growth potential for organic and natural products across the African continent, with Standard Bank – Africa’s largest bank by assets – positioned to support businesses capitalising on this expanding market opportunity. The Organic…
Tana Malinga On 26 September at Melrose Boulevard, young people were called to lead in farming initiatives that promote economic growth, environmental stewardship, and wellbeing. The annual Metropolitan Collective Shapers event once again proved to be a ground-breaking platform, drawing in eager participants, committed sponsors, and strong government interest. With a focus on the question,…
The Woman of Stature Foundation is inviting female entrepreneurs to attend the Professional Collective Leadership Summit 2025 on Thursday, 2 October 2025 at Hotel Sky in Sandton. This one-day event will give entrepreneurs the practical tools, skills and inspiration to grow successful and sustainable businesses. This event is a chance to connect with influential and iconic businesswomen who will impart their wisdom…
Standard Bank has become the first Africa-based bank to achieve a WELL Health-Safety Rating for 15 of its corporate buildings, spanning 353,000 square meters nationwide, through the WELL at Scale pathway. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is developed by the International International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing health in buildings, organisations and communities. Their evidence-based,…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is delighted to have acted as a Joint Global Coordinator on the divestment of Anglo American’s residual 19.9% stake in Valterra Platinum. The placement, which raised R44.1 billion, is the largest Equity Capital Markets (ECM) transaction to have ever taken place on the JSE. The deal realised Anglo…
Tana Malinga The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 was held on 22 and 23 September at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The event brought together top women leaders, business owners, government officials, and young entrepreneurs from across Africa. The theme was “Her Power. Africa’s Future.” It focused on how women are shaping Africa’s…
As South Africa marks Wills Week this September, Standard Bank Wealth & Investment is urging consumers to ensure their Wills are valid and up to date, and that any amendments comply with the law. On the 1 August in the matter of Mokgoro NO and Others v The Master and Others, the Kimberley High Court, …
Tana Malinga On 18 September, BP South Africa hosted a special event at Zwartkops Raceway with the theme “Fuelling the Future.” The main focus was on how loyalty programmes are changing and what this means for customers and businesses. The event brought together voices from retail, banking, and technology. Each expert spoke about how loyalty…
Tana Malinga The Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025 took place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from 18 to 20 September. Over three days, the event became a lively meeting point for producers, retailers, investors, and buyers in the organic and sustainable goods market. Exhibitors came from across South Africa and neighbouring countries,…
