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Marketing

Absa celebrates life’s defining moments with new brand campaign and Eliud Kipchoge partnership

Issued by OnPoint PR 21 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied.

Property Development

Absa brings SME and international banking to Dragon Square Mall

14 Sep 2026

DHL, Absa to expand cross-border trade for African SMEs

Logistics & Transport

DHL, Absa to expand cross-border trade for African SMEs

3 Sep 2026

Franchising is a key driver of Africa's growth, says Standard Bank

Franchising

Franchising is a key driver of Africa's growth, says Standard Bank

29 Jul 2026

The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer shows that South Africa's youth have not lowered their ambitions. They are adapting to a new reality where the path to independence, stability and opportunity is more complex (Image source: © 123rf )

Youth Marketing

SA's youth: A generation balancing ambition with financial reality

14 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Happy Ralinala, chief executive officer of Personal Banking, African Bank.

Banking

African Bank appoints new personal banking chief as it targets growth

26 Jun 2026

Source: Pexels.

Finance

Investec ramps up fight for wealthy clients in South Africa and UK

Nqobile Dludla and Lulah Dube 22 May 2026

Standard Bank launches R1m pitch competition for township SMEs

SMEs

Standard Bank launches R1m pitch competition for township SMEs

7 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Ashish Rai, group chief executive officer of Aurionpro Solutions Limited.

Banking

DTB and Aurionpro drive next phase of East Africa banking digitalisation

30 Apr 2026

Source: Reuters.

Banking

African banks outpace global peers on returns as revenues top $100bn, McKinsey says

Isaac Anyaogu 31 Mar 2026

From TymeBank to GoTyme Bank: A bold new digital-first approach

Banking

From TymeBank to GoTyme Bank: A bold new digital-first approach

4 Feb 2026

Standard Bank celebrates women driving SA’s economic future at the 22nd Top Women Awards 2025

Media

Standard Bank celebrates women driving SA’s economic future at the 22nd Top Women Awards 2025

Issued by Topco Media 5 Dec 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment

Media

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment

Issued by Topco Media 31 Oct 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 agenda unveiled: Her Power. Africa’s Future

Media

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 agenda unveiled: Her Power. Africa’s Future

Issued by Topco Media 17 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Amol Prabhu, Country CEO: South Africa & Market Head for Barclays.

Markets & Investment

How global volatility and international family businesses are shaping private and investment banking in Africa

24 Apr 2025

Branding

Absa celebrates 1 year anniversary of Your Story Matters brand repositioning

Issued by OnPoint PR 27 Feb 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: A powerful gathering for women’s leadership and empowerment

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: A powerful gathering for women’s leadership and empowerment

Issued by Topco Media 21 Nov 2024

Crypto Fest 2022 panel: Managing Risk with DeFi Investments. Michael Jordan (Keynote Speaker): Business Development for Polygon Enterprise, Sebastian Stent: Product Marketing Manager for Web3 at Opera, Daniel Kimber: Co-founder of Bakari AG and Hannes Wessels (Keynote Speaker): Country Head for Southern Africa at Binance. Source: Crypto Fest

Technology

Crypto Fest comes to Cape Town in time for summer, focused on safety

24 Oct 2023

Can tech-enabled SMEs power Africa's growth?

Technology

Can tech-enabled SMEs power Africa's growth?

Dumisani Moyo 30 May 2022

Branding

South African brands lead the African continent - again

25 May 2022

Banking

Absa fires Sipho Pityana from its board

24 Nov 2021

Source: Source: ©Standard Bank

Banking

Standard Bank launches 'How about now' campaign to make dreams come true

15 Nov 2021

Source: ©rawpixel

Banking

FNB named Africa & SA's best SME bank

11 Nov 2021

Source: ©supplied. Sello Moloko

Banking

Sello Moloko appointed Absa Group Board chairperson-designate

26 Oct 2021

Source: © sedatseven

Markets & Investment

SA earns over half of investment banking fees in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Oct 2021

Markets & Investment

Denny moves to Goldman SA

20 Sep 2021

Dr Tijsbert Creemers-Chaturvedi, managing director and partner, Boston Consulting Group

Banking

Retail banks need to beef up their offering or risk losing 15-25% of their revenue

Tijsbert Creemers-Chaturvedi 5 Jan 2021

Radio & Audio

8 years of Iketsetse Zenzele "Wallet Wise": Leaving a brand legacy through radio dramas

Justin Keats, Issued by MediaHeads 360 16 Nov 2020

Tijsbert Creemers, managing director and partner, Boston Consulting Group

Banking

Mobile payments will unlock new business for banks in Africa

8 Sep 2020

Can cloud-computing solutions reduce banking costs in Africa?

Cloud

Can cloud-computing solutions reduce banking costs in Africa?

28 Apr 2020

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

Banking

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

21 Apr 2020

Felix Antonysamy

Banking

Can a banking phoenix rise from ashes

Felix Antonysamy 14 Oct 2019

Highlights from the 2019 PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa

Exhibitions & Events

Highlights from the 2019 PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa

Issued by Produce Marketing Association 28 Aug 2019

Accelerating a bank's digital journey

ICT

Accelerating a bank's digital journey

Steve Lauter 28 Aug 2019

Chijioke Dozie, Carbon CEO and co-founder.

Branding

#AfricaLeads: Africa is one of the most fertile regions for growth across industries

Louise Marsland 19 Jul 2019

Ecobank named ‘Best Retail Bank in Africa’ at African Banker Awards. (Source: Ecobank)

Banking & Finance

African Banker Awards names Ecobank 'Best Retail Bank in Africa'

18 Jun 2019

Felix Antonysamy, business development head, banking vertical - Africa, Wipro Limited

Fintech

Using data to spark innovation in the finance space

Felix Antonysamy 10 Aug 2018

Lance Mambondiani, CEO: Steward Bank

Fintech

#SeamlessAfrica: Banking is not about the app, but connectivity and content

Nicci Botha 6 Mar 2018

South African brands overcome unstable conditions, growing 3%

Branding

South African brands overcome unstable conditions, growing 3%

28 Jul 2017

Nontokozo Madonsela

Marketing

#NewCampaign: Standard Bank's next

Jessica Tennant 27 Jul 2017

Marketing

Pan-African banking finding its stride

28 Feb 2017

Nedbank launches Africa's first interactive ATM

Digital

Nedbank launches Africa's first interactive ATM

1 Dec 2016

Digital

Extensive roll out of mobile and online banking in Africa

9 Jun 2016

Namibia joins Africa's mobile phone banking boom

Mobile

Namibia joins Africa's mobile phone banking boom

12 Feb 2016

Namibia joins Africa's mobile phone banking boom

Banking

Namibia joins Africa's mobile phone banking boom

10 Feb 2016

Lagos set to host global leaders at The Economist's Nigeria Summit 2016

Events & Conferencing

Lagos set to host global leaders at The Economist's Nigeria Summit 2016

25 Jan 2016

Barclays Africa enables UnionPay card acceptance at its ATMs and POS networks

Banking

Barclays Africa enables UnionPay card acceptance at its ATMs and POS networks

Issued by UnionPay International 19 Jan 2016