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2026 merchant data shows debit card usage up 24%, driven by shifting trade patterns and digital momentum The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. …
As many South Africans prepare to travel over the April holidays, ensuring that your home is properly protected should be a key priority. “Household insurance is not a luxury, it is a critical safety net,” says Dr Hardy Ncube, Head of Personal Products from Standard Insurance Limited. “In many ways, it’s no different from having …
Standard Bank has expanded access to Smart ID services by adding 30 new branches across the country. The banking group aims to have 50 branches offering the service by the end of April 2026 through its new bank‑assisted model, developed in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The rollout is progressing ahead of …
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. …
As airlines roll out fresh fuel surcharges and airfares climbing ahead of the Easter rush, Standard Bank is stepping in to cushion the blow. Discounts of up to 40% are offering timely relief to travellers navigating one of the busiest and most expensive holiday periods. In addition, customers who book domestic flights on Standard Bank …
Standard Bank processed one of the largest payment volumes on the African continent, moving more than R164 trillion in payments in 2025, across its 20 million clients and correspondent‑banking relationships. This scale means that every single minute, over R300 million flows through the bank’s infrastructure. This highlights Standard Bank’s central role in the financial circulatory …
Standard Bank rejects false social media claims by Dr Anele Mngadi Hammond Reply to the video by Kabelo Makeke, Head of Personal and Private Banking, Standard Bank South Africa: Standard Bank has noted a series of social media videos published by Dr Anele Mngadi Hammond relating to a historic vehicle finance matter concluded …
In past decades, the stock market was mainly the playground for people in their late adulthood. It was largely limited to affluent, high net worth individuals due to barriers imposed by traditional stockbroker service models. Then, over the past decade, things began to change: the rise of digital applications, reduced transactional costs and advancements in …
Standard Bank Group (the Group) reported headline earnings of R49.2 billion and delivered a return on equity (ROE) of 19.3%, at the top end of the Group’s 2025 ROE target range of 17% to 20%. The banking businesses delivered a strong performance driven by solid balance sheet growth and robust growth in fees and trading …
Standard Bank is pleased to announce its role as Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Buy Local Summit & Expo, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to strengthening the domestic economy through localisation and SME empowerment. South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of the country’s economic resilience, driving innovation, job creation, and inclusive growth. …
Trade-enabling infrastructure across African markets is showing broad improvement, while business confidence and macroeconomic stability are strengthening across the continent. This is according to Issue 5 of the Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), which covers: Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. “Across the 10 markets we surveyed, firms …
Subsidies reached almost R200-billion last year, mostly from increases in Eskom bailouts and carbon tax exemptions, while the renewables subsidy in 2024 was less than 5% of fossil fuel support
South Africa’s 2026 National Budget has delivered targeted relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including a significant increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold, alongside enhanced capital gains tax exemptions for qualifying business owners. In his Budget Speech, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana announced that the VAT registration threshold will increase to …
As South African households continue to navigate rising living costs, the 2026 budget speech will be closely watched for signs of tax relief. For many South Africans, the budget speech is not just about numbers – they are hoping that the finance minister recognises the cumulative pressure households have faced in recent years. Despite the …
As South Africa prepares for the National Budget Speech later this month, attention is turning to whether government’s commitments to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be backed by the fiscal support and implementation detail required to unlock real economic impact. In his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered last week, President Cyril …
Johannesburg, 16 February 2026 – Standard Bank has partnered with the University of South Africa (UNISA) to advance a Climate Change Induced Loss and Damage (CILD) research programme with seed funding of R1 million over the next year. The initiative, anchored in UNISA’s Institute for Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship (ISCC) and co-created with the Department …
The recent Constitutional Court ruling confirming that customary marriages in South Africa are automatically in community of property, has significant implications for estate planning. It calls for greater understanding of legal implications for those planning to take their relationships to the next level during Valentines Day. Legal and fiduciary experts from financial services, Standard Bank …
South Africa’s mining sector has long been a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing meaningfully to gross domestic product, exports, employment, and industrial development. According to the Minerals Council South Africa, mining contributes approximately 6–7% to South Africa’s gross domestic product, accounts for more than 50% of merchandise export earnings and supports over 450,000 direct jobs, …
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, will host the second edition of its seminal African Markets Conference (AMC 2026). The flagship event will take place on 22-24 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together global institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and African policymakers to catalyse the flow of capital into the continent’s most …
Standard Bank Personal and Private Banking (PPB) is accelerating the evolution of its branch network in response to changing customer behaviour and declining cash usage in certain areas with more branches set to become cashless in 2026. In 2025, the bank repurposed some of its traditional branches as part of a deliberate shift towards a …
By Toni Anderson, Head of Home Services at Standard Bank: The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the repo rate steady provides welcome certainty for homeowners and prospective buyers, reinforcing a period of stability in the residential property market. While interest rates remain unchanged, the cumulative effect of earlier rate cuts has already begun …
For many South Africans, January feels notoriously long, and there’s a very real financial reason behind the joke. An analysis of salaried workers’ pay cycles by Standard Bank shows that the gap between December and January playdates is longer than any other month. With public holidays, shutdowns and year-end leave, the festive season fast-tracks the …
Amendments to the Companies Act will oblige companies to disclose the gap between the lowest paid worker and the top executive
With South Africa’s busiest trading period in full swing, businesses face a critical opportunity and challenge – managing cash safely and efficiently. Despite the rise of digital payments, cash remains the backbone of commerce, especially in townships and informal markets, where over 59% of transactions are still cash-based according to the data from the bank’s …