Standard Bank will be one of the sponsors of the 13th annual Buy Local Summit and Expo, hosted by Proudly South African, to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 17 and 18 March 2025.

The African Green Economy Summit highlighted Africa’s unprecedented investment opportunities. Sanlam Investments emphasized sustainable finance, gender-sensitive funding, and nature-based solutions. With global capital flowing in, the time to act is now—turning bold ideas into impactful action for Africa’s green and blue economy.

The Aon 5th Global Transaction Solutions Claims Study reveals important trends in Representation & Warranties (R&W), Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), and Tax insurance claims. Aon South Africa’s Zamani Ngidi offers insight into the study.

Recent stock market volatility caused by a new AI challenger highlights how innovation is happening at pace on the world stage, which in turn provides compelling opportunities for venture capital investors.

South Africa’s energy transition is accelerating, and hybrid renewable projects could be the key to a reliable, low-carbon future. Mamoekeng Matlaila, Infrastructure Portfolio Manager at Sanlam Investments, explores this in a recent piece, highlighting how projects like the Oya Energy Hybrid Facility are stabilising energy supply, driving economic growth, and creating jobs.

Investment strategist Izak Odendaal of Old Mutual Wealth explores the postponed Budget Speech, South Africa’s fiscal challenges, and global economic trends. He discusses debt sustainability, tax policy, and investment implications, emphasising the need for careful decision-making in uncertain economic conditions.