Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking
Episodes
Navigating volatility and transformation in Africa's manufacturing sector
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Debbie Murphy, Executive at Client Coverage, Standard Bank CIB, together with Brydone Graham,Debt Financing Solutions expert at Standard Ban...
How can import substitution drive Africa's growth?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Blue Space, Joanne Joseph, Ann Mugweru, Executive: Diversified Industries at Stanbic Bank Kenya, and Stephan Grabowski, CEO of ...
Outlook on the consumer sector in South Africa
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 presented many challenges for dealmakers in South Africa, as the country faced the impact of the national elections, muted economic growth, high ...
Why the success of the East African Corridor is significant for the continent’s growth
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
East Africa has grown into a thriving economic community built on the seamless cross-border movement of goods, people, even payments. Kiprono Kittony,...
A look at factors shaping the energy sector in Africa
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the latest episode of our sector-focused podcast series, where Rentia Van Tonder, Head: Power; Vincenzia Leitich, Executive: Energy and Infr...
Making water infrastructure great for current and future generations
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our sector-focused podcast series, Zen Dlamini, Executive Head of Infrastructure, Sovereign and Public Sector at Standard Bank CIB,...
The Blue Space: Africa’s place in a changing global trade dynamic
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Our host Joanne Joseph drives another conversation, this time with Standard Bank Chief Economist Goolam Ballim and Michael Power, consultan...
In conversation with Varsha Maharaj, Executive: Group Treasury at Oceana Group
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How Can Investors Fuel Africa’s Energy Transition?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Welcome to the Blue Space, brought to you by Standard Bank CIB. In our first episode we explore the role investment plays in Africa’s ene...
Supply Chain Disruptions
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Musawenkosi Hlanti and Donald Gaetsewe on Supply Chain Disruption
Consumer – a bellwether for investment in Africa?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen van der Westhuizen, Head of Consumer, South Africa at Standard Bank shares her perspective on the opportunities and trends that underpin an emer...
Rentia van Tonder discusses her role as Head of Power & Infrastructure and the challenges facing the energy and infrastructure sectors
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking podcast series, we're joined by Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power & Infrastru...
Aadil Cajee talks on the challenges facing the energy and infrastructure sectors
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking podcast series, we're joined by Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy and Infrastructure F...
In conversation with Brendan Du Preez on the role that Supply Chain Finance plays in supporting growth and ecosystem in Africa
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Du Preez explains why Supply Chain Finance is an ideal mechanism for supporting growth and ecosystem in Africa.
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 8
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 8
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 7
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 7
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 6
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 6
Andre Snyders speaks about the future of electric vehicles in Africa.
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Snyders shares views on the future of electric vehicles in Africa.
Rajesh Ramsundhar speaks about digitising assets
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rajesh Ramsundhar shares views on the opportunity for digitising assets like your favourite soccer club.
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 5
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 5
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 3
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 3
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 2
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 2
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 1
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 1
BizNews PowerPulse Episode 4
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BizNew PowerPulse Episode 4
Real Estate Sector
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adeniyi Adeleye, our Head of Real Estate Finance for Africa Regions was among our high-level delegation sharing insights on different panel discussion...
PowerPulse
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rentia van Tonder and Berrie de Jager join Alec Hogg on BizNews to discuss PowerPulse, a new digital platform, that provides alternative energy soluti...
Sustainable Finance
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How ESG is changing the face of finance: For this special-edition podcast, Greg Fyfe, Head of Sustainable Finance at Standard Bank Group, speaks to jo...
Goolam Ballim at the FT Global Boardroom
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Bank Chief Economist and Head of Research, Goolam Ballim, discussed Africa's prospects in 2021 as part of the Financial Times Global Boardroo...
Sim Tshabalala at FT Global Boardroom
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala, participated in the Financial Times Global Boardroom: Strategies for a World Transformed by Crisis. In a keyn...
Ishmael Mohamed on Modern Retail
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst in the Consumer team at Standard Bank compares the formal retail channel in Sub-Saharan Africa to South Africa, and wh...
Linda Oniwe on Consumer Food Baskets
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst in the Consumer team at Standard Bank provides further insights and understanding of the African Consumer landscape. The A...
Tshego Makoe on Categories & Baskets - HPC
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager in the Consumer Sector team shares her insights on the home and personal care basket analysis that the team conduc...
Clive Potter on South Africa's Retail Sector
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We hosted the Retail 2.0 webinar on the impact that #COVID19 has had on the retail sector in South Africa. Clive Potter, Global Head: Consumer, Client...
Linda Manda on Agriculture in Africa
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our Respond, Recover and Reimagine approach, the Client Coverage team are hosting a series of webinars on different sectors. Linda Manda, G...
Lindeka Dzedze on the African Women Impact Fund
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Standard Bank Group has partnered with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and its partners, to establish the African Women Impact F...
Sola David-Borha on the economic impact of COVID-19 at the Africa Investors' Conference
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Bank Chief Executive: Africa Regions, Sola David-Borha, discusses the impact that COVID-19 has had on the continent and the factors driving A...
Goolam Ballim on Africa's response to COVID-19 at the Africa Investors' Conference
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Bank Chief Economist, Goolam Ballim, unpacked the African continent’s response to the impact of COVID-19 and the challenges and opportuniti...
Elna Moolman, Head: SA Economic, Fixed Income & Currency Research discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the South African Economy
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elna Moolman, Head: SA Economic, Fixed Income and Currency Research at Standard Bank South Africa, discussed the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is ...
Standard Bank Chief Economist Goolam Ballim on the impact of COVID19 on the South African and global economies
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Bank Chief Economist Goolam Ballim discusses the COVID19 status around the globe, how this impacts global GDP, as well as the effects on the ...
Mark Buncombe on the African Mining Indaba 2020
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Buncombe, Head: Mining and Metals, Standard Bank Group reflects on some of the common themes that were discussed at the African Mining Indaba, he...
Rassem Zok on the Africa Investors' Conference Dubai 2019
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rassem Zok, Chief Executive North Africa and Middle East, Standard Bank Group explains the significance of promoting the Africa Investors' Conference ...
Rassem Zok on the Global Business Forum Africa 2019
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rassem Zok, Chief Executive, Middle East and Africa, Standard Bank Group, discusses the importance of Standard Bank's presence in Dubai and how i...
Lungisa Fuzile on the SA Tomorrow conference
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Bank South Africa Chief Executive Lungisa Fuzile discusses the SA Tomorrow investment conference and Standard Bank's participation in promoti...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 7
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final chapter we look at how Innovation offers opportunities for both current players as well as possible new market entrants. We speak to Lind...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 6
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 6 examine the role of Coca-Cola in the market. While it is the dominant player in the region, it faces stiff competition from more nimble l...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 5.2
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of Chapter 5 deals with the risks prevalent in the various soft drinks categories. We speak to all Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst; Li...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 5.1
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first part of Section 5 deals with the four main categories of drinks prevalent in the market, namely carbonates, energy drinks, bottled water and...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 4
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter we unpack how global and local trends have surfaced in the East African market. We speak to Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager, in Gl...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 3
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 3 of the Beverages Report we examine the importance of the value chain in reaching end consumers in a profitable manner. We speak to Ishmae...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 2
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this section of the East Africa Beverages Report we deal with how the operating and regulatory landscape is shaping up and making it easier for inv...
East Africa Beverages Report Chapter 1
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
East Africa’s highly diversified economies are growing northwards of 6% in a highly integrated regional market. Among the untapped sectors identifie...