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Financial services
22 Nov 2024
Standard Bank provides essential support aimed at enabling more township entrepreneurs to start, manage and grow SMMEs
Standard Bank is accelerating its support for township entrepreneurs to reduce the high failure rate of South Africa’s small, micro, and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs), building on its ongoing commitment to empowering local businesses and fostering sustainable growth. The bank aims to reverse the trend that sees a staggeringly high number of small businesses failing within their first five years.
Financial services
20 Nov 2024
Rooftop solar market review: How the market evolved in 2024
Rooftop solar installations more than doubled in South Africa at the height of loadshedding, however the situation improved significantly in 2024, with the country now having experienced over 200 days without scheduled blackouts. This reduction in loadshedding led to a tapering interest in home rooftop installations after the boom of 2023. However, a new trend has emerged as electricity tariff increases drive renewed interest in solar installations.
Economic
15 Nov 2024
A decade of Black Friday: South Africans remain enthusiastic about the American shopping tradition
Ten years on, Black Friday's popularity in South Africa has grown but it’s evolving. After a dip in mall traffic during the pandemic, 2023 saw a strong comeback. Data from Standard Bank and Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) shows record foot traffic and a surge in online purchases.
Financial services
7 Nov 2024
Standard Bank unveils new and improved SimplyBLU, the ultimate all-in-one solution for SME payments and business management
Standard Bank has launched an enhanced version of its SimplyBLU platform, providing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a seamless all-in-one solution for payments and business management.
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