In a major move signalling strengthened financial ties between Africa and China, MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita on Wednesday hosted the leadership of the Standard Bank Group and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) at MTN’s…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, officially inaugurated its Representative Office in Egypt at a high-profile event held at the iconic Pyramids of Giza a few days ago. This strategic expansion is a pivotal move to significantly…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first financial institution on the continent authorised to conduct transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This landmark integration, inaugurated this week at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),…
In a move that signals a carefully planned succession for Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of David Hodnett as the new Chief Executive of its flagship South African operations. He is set…
In the evolving narrative of Africa’s financial sector, few executives embody the rare mix of technical rigour, regional credibility, and institutional transformation like Francis Karuhanga, the newly appointed Regional Chief Executive for South and Central Africa at Standard Bank Group,…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is making significant strategic leadership changes, with two prominent Ugandan executives, Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga, taking on elevated roles. These appointments highlight the Group’s confidence in Ugandan talent and its deliberate…
Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal juncture, recognised not merely as a cornerstone of its economies but as the central engine for future prosperity. This was the resounding message from the recent Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town, South…
During the inaugural ceremony of this year’s Brand Africa 100 awards in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Standard Bank Group emerged as the Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa! The announcement was made by Thebe Ikalafeng, the Founder of Brand Africa,…
In the vibrant city of Kampala, where ambition and opportunity intersect, Catherine Poran has emerged as a transformative leader at the helm of the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL). A visionary strategist and dedicated mentor, Catherine has earned her place…
As Uganda inches closer to joining the ranks of oil-producing nations, one project remains at the heart of its ambitions: the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Stretching 1,443 kilometers from the oil fields of mid-western Uganda to the Tanzanian…
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Ltd (SUHL), part of the Standard Bank Group, Africa’s premier bank by assets, recorded a 15.2% increase in profit after tax, reaching Shs412 billion for the year ending December 31, 2023. Operating under the ticker SUHL on…
Anne Juuko The Standard Bank Group has appointed Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Anne Juuko to a new leadership role as Global Markets Regional Head-East Africa. The appointment is effective 1 April 2024. A successor will be announced in due course. Kayode Solola,…