As professional firms expand across borders, managing foreign-exchange risk and transaction certainty becomes increasingly important.

In this Hot Business conversation, Fikile Kgobe, head of BCB Global Markets at Standard Bank, discusses how businesses can better navigate cross-border payments, manage FX volatility and improve predictability in client transactions through expert guidance, market insights and digital solutions.

Sustainability: How digital finance and agritech can address pressures on Africa’s food systems ahead of the Economy Summit.

Agricultural Sector: Why easing debt-servicing pressures creates room for improved efficiencies and potential expansion on farms.

In this episode, Norman Nyawo, Head of Merchant Solutions at Standard Bank, explores what this growth means for businesses, cash flow and customer experience. He unpacks why digital payments are becoming essential infrastructure for sustainable growth in a connected economy.

Brandon Jacobs, Head of Agriculture for Business and Commercial Banking, reflects on the sector’s performance in 2025 and explores the key trends shaping 2026. The conversation covers trade diversification, biosecurity improvements and sustainable innovation, offering insights into how agriculture can remain competitive, resilient and positioned for long-term growth.

Norman Nyawo shares how SimplyBLU, SnapScan, and Instant Money help township businesses trade safely and grow - especially ahead of Black Friday.

In this episode of The Private Lens, host Ehren Steenkamp explores why research shows that women often outperform men as investors. Joined by Janice Johnston, Chair of 100 Women in Finance, and Nivedna Maharaj, Head of Global Markets Retail Investments at Standard Bank, the conversation delves into the barriers women face in investing, why financial independence is crucial, and how both women and men can adopt smarter investment habits. 

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This episode of The Private Lens explores how to travel without breaking the bank. Host Ehren Steenkamp speaks with travel content creator Farirai Sanyika and banking expert Michelle Munemo about budgeting, using travel-friendly financial products, and maximizing your spending power abroad. They discuss tools like currency cards, expense-sharing apps, and smart planning strategies to make your travels more affordable and stress-free. The key takeaway? A well-planned trip not only enhances your experience but also protects your wallet.

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In this episode, we chat with Melvyn Lubega entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Go1.

From Oxford to Y Combinator, Melvyn shares the mindset, systems, and failures behind scaling a unicorn, and his mission to create 100,000 sustainable jobs. #SBPrivate

In this episode we have the BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso for a candid conversation on South Africa’s political and economic crossroads.

She unpacks the dynamics and tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU), explores the stakes of the upcoming National Dialogue, and shares her perspective on the Mkhwanazi commission. #SBPrivate