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Standard Bank is a major South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, asset management and wealth services across Africa and selected international markets. Headquartered in Johannesburg, it is one of Africa's largest banks by assets and operates in 20 countries on the continent. The group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group Limited. Its core business lines include personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. Standard Bank serves individual customers, small and medium enterprises, corporates, governments and institutional investors. The bank plays a significant role in financing infrastructure, mining, energy and industrial projects across Africa. It employs tens of thousands of people and maintains a strong presence in South Africa's major economic centres. Standard Bank was founded in 1862 in the Eastern Cape and has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions to become a pan-African financial institution with deep roots in South African commerce and industry.

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Traxtion CEO James Holley
Traxtion says R1.4bn equity raise positions it for yet more rail investments as market opens
3rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Independent railways operator Traxtion has concluded an $86-million (R1.4-billion) equity capital raise, which the company says has created the financial platform for yet further investments into a... 


Stefanutti Stocks CEO Russell Crawford
Stefanutti posts strong full-year results, supported by Kusile settlement
26th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed multidisciplinary construction group Stefanutti Stocks delivered a strong performance for the financial year ended February 28, supported by the recognition of the Kusile power project... 


On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
On-The-Air (22/05/2026)
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s copper, green hydrogen and platinum sectors gain momentum. 


South Africa poised for record IPP deployments in 2026
South Africa poised for record IPP deployments in 2026
22nd May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s utility-scale renewables and battery storage market is poised for a record year of installations, a new research note produced by the Power Futures Lab at the UCT Graduate School of... 


Anthem CEO James Cumming
Anthem’s 20 MW solar project in Eswatini advances to financial close
8th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South African renewable-energy company Anthem reports that it has reached financial close on the 20 MW Tsamela solar PV project in Eswatini, which is seeking to increase domestic generation... 


Mbuso Thabethe, CEO of Dunlop Belting Products
Mbuso Thabethe
8th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Mbuso Thabethe, CEO of Dunlop Belting Products, the continent’s largest manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial conveyor belts, servicing the mining, energy, ports and... 


Africa’s Rising Relevance Amid Global Shifts: Banks Are Key Catalysts
Africa’s Rising Relevance Amid Global Shifts: Banks Are Key Catalysts
6th May 2026

By: Refilwe Mokate - Head of African Banks Client Coverage and Zoya Sisulu, Head of Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking The first quarter of... 


South Africa poised for record IPP deployments in 2026
South Africa poised for record IPP deployments in 2026
5th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s utility-scale renewables and battery storage market is poised for a record year of installations, a new research note produced by the Power Futures Lab at the UCT Graduate School of... 


An image showing Metair's automotive components investments
Metair refinances remaining South African subsidiaries' debt package
4th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed automotive components manufacturer Metair has refinanced the R3.3-billion debt package of its remaining South African subsidiaries to extend the term of the debt package to five years.... 


An artist impression of the Middlepunt solar PV plant
Mulilo says Middlepunt PV plant to supply cheapest REIPPPP-procured electricity
1st May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer Mulilo reports that its 337 MWdc Middlepunt solar PV plant will deliver electricity at R458/MWh when it enters into commercial operation in the coming 24... 


Mulilo’s Mercury battery storage project achieves financial close
Mulilo’s Mercury battery storage project achieves financial close
24th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer Mulilo, which announced at the recent South Africa Investment Conference that it would be investing R15-billion in new renewables and storage projects,... 


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Thakadu solar power plant, South Africa
24th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Thakadu is set to become one of South Africa’s most significant private-sector solar projects. 


Thalia Pillay
Why consumer fraud warnings are failing in the age of AI
21st April 2026

By Thalia Pillay, co-founder and CEO of Orca Fraud  The fines scam. The SARS refund. The parcel that needs clearing. If you have a South African cellphone number, you have met all three. Fraud has... 


Liquid Intelligent Technologies draws outsized demand for $300m bond
21st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African fibre and technology business Liquid Intelligent Technologies has closed a $660-million debt financing round, including a $300-million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2.5 times. This... 


Mulilo achieves financial close on 380 MW solar project in Western Cape
Mulilo achieves financial close on 380 MW solar project in Western Cape
20th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African independent power producer Mulilo has successfully reached financial close on the 380 MW Beaufort West solar PV facility, one of South Africa’s largest utility-scale solar PV... 


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Greater AI fluency in tandem with expert skills foundational for effective deployment
17th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

While artificial intelligence (AI) systems require information technology (IT) and data science skills to deploy, they also demand industry-specific expertise to ensure their effective integration... 


Magazine Cover image
Greater AI fluency in tandem with expert skills foundational for effective deployment
17th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

While artificial intelligence (AI) systems require information technology (IT) and data science skills to deploy, they also demand industry-specific expertise to ensure their effective integration... 


Standard Bank CIB CEO Luvuyo Masinda
Standard Bank closes $800m sustainability-linked syndicated loan from international lenders
16th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Bank has closed an $800-million sustainability-linked syndicated loan with 30 banks from across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The... 


An artist impression of the Middlepunt solar PV plant
Mulilo says Middlepunt PV plant to supply cheapest REIPPPP-procured electricity
14th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer Mulilo reports that its 337 MWdc Middlepunt solar PV plant will deliver electricity at R458/MWh when it enters into commercial operation in the coming 24... 


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