Capitec Bank has overtaken some of South Africa’s oldest and biggest financial institutions to become the country’s most valuable bank by market capitalisation. The bank, which was founded in 2001 …
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EAAIF secures $325m for infrastructure expansion
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a private infrastructure group managed by Ninety-One, has secured a fresh $325 million in debt funding to support infrastructure projects across Africa …
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South Africa’s Biggest Companies Outshine Economy in New African Business Rankings
South Africa’s biggest companies are showing serious strength despite the country’s economic challenges, according to the 2025 ranking of Africa’s Top 250 Companies. The new report revealed that 17 out …
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Standard Bank almost doubles sustainable finance commitments to R450 billion
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has raised its sustainable finance targets by 80% to R450 billion in the next three years. This move is part of the …
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Standard Bank Plans to expand into Morocco and North Africa
Johannesburg-based Standard Bank has announced its plans to expand into North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Egypt. Africa’s largest lender by assets plans to enter the continent’s biggest economies to …
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Standard Bank channels focus towards growing Africa’s education sector
Given the growth of the African population coupled with socio-economic challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to strengthen education systems to facilitate unimpeded participation of young people …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentSouthern Africa
Standard Bank reports record earnings of first half of 2022.
Standard bank has delivered record earnings in the first half of 2022. The bank published its half-year financial statements on Friday, reporting a 33% jump in its headline earnings to …
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Standard Bank slashes Ghana’s growth rate to 3.1 per cent in 2022
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest lender, has slashed Ghana’s growth rate forecast for 2022 to 3.1 per cent, from the earlier 6.2 per cent. It has also lowered its 2023 Gross …
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Standard Bank gets slamed by judged for application against homeowner in arrears
Standard Bank and its lawyers have come under fire from a Durban High Court judge for taking shortcuts in an application against a defaulting home owner. The bank sought default …
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Standard Bank to provide Metrofibre Network with sR5 billion deal
Standard Bank will provide Metrofibre Network with R5 billion in financing to facilitate its fiber roll-out and expand its connectivity into homes and businesses in underserviced communities across the country. …