2025 – Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark transaction valued at R23 billion. Standard Bank played a pivotal role in the deal, acting as Joint Financial Advisor, Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, Bookrunner…
Kopano Monaheng ORLANDO Pirates are not sitting on the summit of the Betway Premiership table just to give up the spot at the latest stages of the season. Instead they want to go all the way to win league title for the first time in 13 years since 2011/12 season and make their supporters proud. …
Amakhosi welcomed former Cote d’ Ivoire and Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou to the Kaizer Chiefs Village on Wednesday. Kalou is in South Africa as a guest analyst covering the UEFA Champions League for television channel SuperSport. The 2011/12 UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea spoke of his admiration of the club, saying, “I am truly…
TANA MALINGA Fear has taken over parts of Randfontein as hundreds of families are forced to run from their homes. Mothers, children and the elderly are sleeping in fear after violent threats linked to illegal mining groups drove them out of the Sporong informal settlement. Residents say armed groups moved into the area, issuing threats…
“ Netsai Ngidi A reliable payment system is crucial for any business, not just for receiving payments, but for ensuring convenience, trust, and smooth operations. POS devices enable businesses to accept multiple payment methods, manage sales data, and enhance customer service. With so many options available, choosing the right POS device and payment method can…
AN international football development initiative aimed at opening doors for young African players has received strong backing from Spanish sports director Julio C. Gomez, who believes the project can help bridge the long-standing gap between talent and opportunity. Gomez was speaking at the launch of the Africa United project in Sandton in Johannesburg last Thursday,…
Vodacom South Africa has been named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the 2025/26 Ask Africa Orange Index Awards, South Africa’s largest and longest-running customer experience benchmark. This recognition underscores Vodacom’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and placing customers at the heart of its operations. “Being named the Mobile Operator Industry Winner at the…
The City of Johannesburg is celebrating the resounding success of the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon, affectionately known as The People’s Race. Once again, the event showcased Soweto as one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting and cultural destinations. This year’s marathon attracted an impressive 18,000 runners — placing it firmly alongside major national races…
IT was a clean sweep for the senior South African Wheelchair Basketball teams on the opening day of the 2026 IWBF 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Commonwealth Games Qualifiers hosted at the state-of-the-art PavilhãoMultiusos do Kilambain the Angolan capital. The South African senior men’s team, affectionately known as the Sasol AmaWheelaBoys were the first to take to…
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…
