Tana Malinga Soon, Standard bank will gather with partners to celebrate the women who are shaping Africa’s tomorrow with courage, innovation and unstoppable determination. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards will bring together leaders, dreamers, builders, and change makers from across the continent. This year’s theme, “Her Power. Africa’s Future,” will remind us that every…
The Gauteng Provincial Government urges all residents of the province to remain vigilant following the warning by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) of heavy rains that threaten life and property.The SAWS has released a Level 9 weather warning for parts of the Gauteng province for tomorrow, 16 November 2025. The Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management…
Midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena has come a long way in his eight years with the South African senior men’s national team, Bafana Bafana. Few would have noticed when he ran out on his debut against Southern Africa neighbours Botswana in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier played at the Francistown Stadium on 15 July 2017. Born…
Johannesburg’s commitment to greening, sustainability, and inclusive public spaces has earned the city three prestigious awards from World Urban Parks 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading green city on the African continent. Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero congratulated Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) on the achievement, noting that the recognition comes at…
Testosterone – the hormone associated with strength and performance – tends to evoke images of buff men building muscles at the gym. Yet testosterone plays a far broader role in a man’s health, overall well-being and vitality, affecting their physical, sexual and mental health. Many men chalk up fatigue, low mood or a fading sex…
Johannesburg is not merely hosting the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit; it is deploying a comprehensive strategy to guarantee operational continuity and reinforce its status as Africa’s pre-eminent financial hub. This global convening serves as a definitive stress test, confirming the city’s robust infrastructure and security architecture for international capital. The preparatory mandate has been executed with an emphasis on…
This article was put together by Peter West and Mayibongwe Sangweni, Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank AFRICA’S insurance sector remains largely underpenetrated, with most markets (apart from South Africa) reporting penetration levels below 3%, compared to a global average of upwards of 7%. Insurance penetration is closely tied to macroeconomic realities and…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the team will be approaching Saturday’s international friendly match against Zambia with the same focus and mentality they usually have for FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound South African senior men’s national team will host regional neighbours Zambia at the…
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams returns home to Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Saturday to lead the South African senior men’s national team against Zambia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in an international friendly match that will be anything but cordial. Kickoff is at 15h00. Williams said the Bafana Bafana players intend to carry out…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and SuperSport announced broadcast agreement for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™ in English and local languages across Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement, announced at the SuperSport headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa further strengthens CAF’s partnership with one of the continent’s leading sports broadcasters and ensures that millions…
