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Financial services
3 Dec 2025
Standard Bank funds Midvaal Private Hospital's R34 million renewable energy system
The Midvaal Private Hospital in Vereeniging, has completed the installation of a new renewable-energy system valued at R34 million. The project, which was funded by Standard Bank, will improve energy stability for critical medical services and enhance the long-term sustainability of the facility as well as the community it serves.
Sustainability
27 Nov 2025
First full-size football field opens in Joburg’s inner city in 100 years
A historic moment for Johannesburg’s inner city was marked today with the official ribbon-cutting and launch of the Field of Dreams. This pioneering new sports complex has been developed by the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) and Standard Bank, in partnership with Italtile, the BW Cares Foundation, supported by Jozi My Jozi, and pioneered by South Africa’s former national cricket captain and altruist Dr Ali Bacher.
Economic
26 Nov 2025
Black Friday Presents Massive Growth Opportunity for Township SMEs
Black Friday 2025, ahead of the festive season, is more than a day of discounts, it is a powerful driver of growth and transformation for South Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and township businesses. For SMEs and the informal market, Black Friday represents more than just a spike in revenue, it is that defining moment that demands adaptability
Financial services
21 Nov 2025
Tens Of Billions Later, SA’s Travel Fever Is Still Hot, And Standard Bank Is Fuelling It Further
South Africans are travelling more than ever. What started as revenge travel after lockdown hasn’t slowed down, and Standard Bank clients are leading the way. Their spend on travel in 2024 amounted to tens of billions of rands, doubling what the bank recorded in 2021. Thirty-two percent of that spend went to flight bookings, accounting for 1.5 million bookings, mostly by Private Banking clients. Travel and tour operators and accommodation accounted for 26% and 21% respectively to become the next two highest spend categories.
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