EMPOWERING AFRICA’S FUTURE : STANDARD BANK CELEBRATE WOMEN WHO LEAD

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…

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R1 MILLION UP FOR GRABS IN 2026 STANDARD BANK KASI SME NATIONAL PITCH CHALLENGE

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…

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LANGELIHLE MHLONGO IS USUTHU

AmaZulu Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of KwaMashu-born attacking midfielder Langelihle Mhlongo, who joins Usuthu on a permanent deal as a free agent. The 24-year-old arrives after spending four seasons with KwaZulu-Natal neighbours Richards Bay FC.Mhlongo was officially welcomed to the Usuthu family by Club President Sandile Zungu at the AmaZulu Fan…

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STANDARD BANK IS THE FIRST AFRICA-BASED BANK TO ACHIEVE A WELL HEALTH-SAFETY RATING FOR 15 BUILDINGS

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,…

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SEED Project and Partners Advance U.S.–Africa Youth Talent Combine and Sports Careers Summit After Stakeholder Roundtable in Los Angeles

Charlotte set as flagship city for dual-track sports and careers initiative SEED Project Partners Launching the US-Africa Youth Talent Combine and Sports Careers Summit: February 16, 2026, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – Monday, 2 March 2026 – The SEED Project, together with implementation partners the Pan African Council, Champs for Change, and the Global…

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JOBURG’S TRANSPORT MASTERPLAN GAINS MOMENTUM AS PROJECT MOVES TO KEY NEXT PHASE

The City of Johannesburg’s journey toward a smarter, more efficient transport system has reached an important milestone, with the successful completion of preparatory work for the inception phase of the Joburg Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP). Led by City’s Department of Transport, through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the project is now shifting gears into the next phase…

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WHEN EDUCATION PAYS OFF—AND WHEN IT ABSOLUTELY DOESN’T

Ravin Baburam (Academic at Regent Business School) wrote: PROFESSIONAL advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, leadership access and long-term relevance. This article…

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