South Africa's Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with Africa Practice to host the Financing Africa Forward Summit in Johannesburg. The one-day summit, forms as a sub-set of the broader discussions being held at the Business 20 (B20) as a supporting body for the Group of 20 countries (G20). The southern African nation is holding the G20 presidency and will host the G20 Summit in  November. Luthando Vuba - Executive Head of International Trade at Business & Commercial Banking: Standard Bank Group.

South Africa's Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with Africa Practice to host the Financing Africa Forward Summit in Johannesburg. The one-day summit, forms as a sub-set of the broader discussions being held at the Business 20 (B20) as a supporting body for the Group of 20 countries (G20). The southern African nation is holding the G20 presidency and will host the G20 Summit in &nbsp;November. Luthando Vuba - Executive Head of International Trade at Business &amp; Commercial Banking: Standard Bank Group.

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Canal+ SA shares have dropped by more than 16% after the French pay‑TV group reported a continued decline in MultiChoice’s subscriber base and profitability. Revenue fell by 6%, to roughly $2.8 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025.


MultiChoice has faced mounting pressure from tough economic conditions across the continent, which have reduced household spending, as well as rising competition from global and regional streaming platforms. The company also announced that it will shut down its over‑the‑top platform, Showmax, citing high operating costs and prolonged underperformance.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to TV and Film Journalist Thinus Ferreira.

Canal+ SA shares have dropped by more than 16% after the French pay‑TV group reported a continued decline in MultiChoice&rsquo;s subscriber base and profitability. Revenue fell by 6%, to roughly $2.8 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025.
 MultiChoice has faced mounting pressure from tough economic conditions across the continent, which have reduced household spending, as well as rising competition from global and regional streaming platforms. The company also announced that it will shut down its over‑the‑top platform, Showmax, citing high operating costs and prolonged underperformance.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to TV and Film Journalist Thinus Ferreira.

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United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, says Washington aims to double the number of American companies operating in the country, a move he believes could help create around 250 000 jobs. Bozell noted that his mandate includes advancing policies that benefit the American people, while also strengthening economic ties between the two nations.


However, the Ambassador warned that Washington is growing increasingly impatient with what he described as Pretoria’s lack of progress on a “list of five asks” that the United States presented to the South African government about a year ago. He did not disclose the details of the five requests, but indicated that movement on them is essential for deepening bilateral cooperation.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Sizo Nkala, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Africa–China Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, says Washington aims to double the number of American companies operating in the country, a move he believes could help create around 250 000 jobs. Bozell noted that his mandate includes advancing policies that benefit the American people, while also strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
 However, the Ambassador warned that Washington is growing increasingly impatient with what he described as Pretoria&rsquo;s lack of progress on a &ldquo;list of five asks&rdquo; that the United States presented to the South African government about a year ago. He did not disclose the details of the five requests, but indicated that movement on them is essential for deepening bilateral cooperation.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Sizo Nkala, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Africa&ndash;China Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

 US Ambassador says Washington aims to double number of American companies operating in South Africa

South Africa’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure investment, create jobs and stimulate economic growth have received a significant boost with the World Bank’s approval of the Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program.


The initiative introduces a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) designed to attract private capital into resilient infrastructure projects. The Washington‑based lender will work alongside national and international development partners to support South Africa’s broader reform agenda, including unlocking finance for energy, transport, water and other critical sectors.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Bani Kgosana, Chief Revenue Officer at Pragma.

South Africa&rsquo;s efforts to accelerate infrastructure investment, create jobs and stimulate economic growth have received a significant boost with the World Bank&rsquo;s approval of the Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program.
 The initiative introduces a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) designed to attract private capital into resilient infrastructure projects. The Washington‑based lender will work alongside national and international development partners to support South Africa&rsquo;s broader reform agenda, including unlocking finance for energy, transport, water and other critical sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Bani Kgosana, Chief Revenue Officer at Pragma.

SA's Standard Bank has partnered with Africa Practice

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