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In this episode of the Blue Space, Joanne Joseph, Ann Mugweru, Executive: Diversified Industries at Stanbic Bank Kenya, and Stephan Grabowski, CEO of Kenpoly Manufacturers explore how import substitution can keep value in Africa by promoting local manufacturing.

2024 presented many challenges for dealmakers in South Africa, as the country faced the impact of the national elections, muted economic growth, high interest rates and foreign exchange concerns. To discuss the evolving landscape of the consumer sector, Karen Van Der Westhuizen, Head of Consumer Sector for South Africa at Standard Bank is joined by Michael Dempster, Head of Consumer Mergers & Acquisitions at Standard Bank; and Zanelle Scheepers from the M&A team at Pepkor.  

East Africa has grown into a thriving economic community built on the seamless cross-border movement of goods, people, even payments. Kiprono Kittony, Chairman of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and Patrick Mweheire, Standard Bank's Regional Chief Executive for East Africa, unpack the innovations that made this possible.

Listen to the latest episode of our sector-focused podcast series, where Rentia Van Tonder, Head: Power; Vincenzia Leitich, Executive: Energy and Infrastructure; and Pieter Joubert, President and Chief Investment Officer, CrossBoundary share insights on the current and future state of the energy sector in Africa.

In this episode of our sector-focused podcast series, Zen Dlamini, Executive Head of Infrastructure, Sovereign and Public Sector at Standard Bank CIB, and Zodwa Mbele, Chief Financial Officer at the Development Bank of Southern Africa, reflect on the state of water infrastructure in South Africa, and discuss opportunities for investment. 

Episode 2: Our host Joanne Joseph drives another conversation, this time with Standard Bank Chief Economist Goolam Ballim and Michael Power, consultant at Ninety One, about the changing global trade and geopolitical landscape, and the opportunities for Africa. Watch the full episode - www.standardbank.com/bluespace #SBBlueSpace

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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 energy transition – from funding large infrastructure to providing access to finance for innovative small businesses. Join Joanne Joseph as she facilitates the conversation with Dele Kuti, Standard Bank's Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure; NJ Ayuk, Executive Chair of the African Energy Chamber; and Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standardbankcib/message

A conversation with Musawenkosi Hlanti and Donald Gaetsewe on Supply Chain Disruption --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standardbankcib/message

Karen van der Westhuizen, Head of Consumer, South Africa at Standard Bank shares her perspective on the opportunities and trends that underpin an emerging consumer sector in Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

In this episode of the Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking podcast series, we're joined by Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power & Infrastructure --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

In this episode of the Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking podcast series, we're joined by Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy and Infrastructure Finance --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Brendan Du Preez explains why Supply Chain Finance is an ideal mechanism for supporting growth and ecosystem in Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

BizNews PowerPulse Episode 8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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Andre Snyders shares views on the future of electric vehicles in Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Rajesh Ramsundhar shares views on the opportunity for digitising assets like your favourite soccer club. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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Adeniyi Adeleye, our Head of Real Estate Finance for Africa Regions was among our high-level delegation sharing insights on different panel discussions at this year's Africa Property Investment Summit. Listen to his views on how the Real Estate sector is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. He also shares insights on the challenges that still lie ahead for the sector. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Rentia van Tonder and Berrie de Jager join Alec Hogg on BizNews to discuss PowerPulse, a new digital platform, that provides alternative energy solutions by connecting clients with appropriate power suppliers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 journalist Eloise Pretorius about how ESG is changing the face of finance in Africa and across the globe, and what the future holds for borrowers and investors. The discussion ranges from industry trends to forecasts for the continent and beyond. As an African bank, Standard Bank aims to help clients to build a sustainable future. The focus on environmental, social and governance ensures that Standard Bank maintains a complete top-down view on all aspects of clients' businesses, to help manage regulatory and compliance risk while helping to adhere to ethical and environmental standards. Standard Bank's dedicated Sustainable Finance team works to offer a broad spectrum of innovative product solutions that range from debt management to advisory and support services. Standard Bank is a licensed financial services provider in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act and a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act, registration number NCRCP15. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Standard Bank Chief Economist and Head of Research, Goolam Ballim, discussed Africa's prospects in 2021 as part of the Financial Times Global Boardroom: Strategies for a World transformed by Crisis virtual conference. In a session titled, 'Africa: How quickly can it bounce back?' he unpacked why he believes that Africa's economic growth rate will return to previous levels in the medium-to-longterm. Listen to Goolam’s full discussion with Financial Times journalist David Pilling. For more information on investment opportunities in Africa, click here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala, participated in the Financial Times Global Boardroom: Strategies for a World Transformed by Crisis. In a keynote interview with FT journalist David Pilling, he spoke about the environmental agenda and #Africa and the bank's role in driving sustainable economic development on the continent; the impact of COVID-19 on the South African economy and the expected vaccination roll-out. For more information on investment opportunities in Africa, click here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst in the Consumer team at Standard Bank compares the formal retail channel in Sub-Saharan Africa to South Africa, and why the informal market continues to dominate. We also explore the outlook for retail in Sub-Saharan Africa and why there’s potential for this region to adopt global e-commerce trends. Standard Bank’s Consumer Sector team is pleased to present its third African Consumer Insights Report 2020. In this edition, our focus is on comparing the price of a typical South African basket of goods across the key consumer markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read the full report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/static_file/CIB/PDF/2020/Sectors/Africa_Consumer_Insight_Report.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst in the Consumer team at Standard Bank provides further insights and understanding of the African Consumer landscape. The Africa Consumer Insights Report 2020 focuses on comparing the price of a typical South African basket of goods across the key consumer markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. These markets are namely South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia and we give reason in the report as to why these are considered the key consumer markets. Additionally, we provide insights into the market dynamics applicable to the various retail markets and the role consumer behaviors and preferences play in understanding the differences in baskets. Standard Bank’s Consumer Sector team is pleased to present its third African Consumer Insight report. In this edition, our focus is on comparing the price of a typical South African basket of goods across the key consumer markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read the full report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/static_file/CIB/PDF/2020/Sectors/Africa_Consumer_Insight_Report.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager in the Consumer Sector team shares her insights on the home and personal care basket analysis that the team conducted; as well as the consumer behaviours and preferences that influence the differences in the modern retail market baskets. Standard Bank’s Consumer Sector team is pleased to present its third African Consumer Insight Report. In this edition, our focus is on comparing the price of a typical South African basket of goods across the key consumer markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read the full report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/static_file/CIB/PDF/2020/Sectors/Africa_Consumer_Insight_Report.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 Coverage, outlines the consequences on the retail sector. Our client coverage team have been hosting a series of webinars with clients, on different economic sectors that have been impacted by COVID-19. The clients we featured are leading African retailer Massmart, South African precinct focused, retail-centred Real Estate Investment Trust, Liberty Two Degrees, and leading retailer with a portfolio of 30 leading retail brands, and over 4 000 outlets in 32 countries, on five continents. TFG (The Foschini Group). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

As part of our Respond, Recover and Reimagine approach, the Client Coverage team are hosting a series of webinars on different sectors. Linda Manda, Global Head: Agribusiness, Client Coverage, Standard Bank Group unpacks the issues raised at the recent webinar on Agriculture in Africa. Linda focuses on issues such as mechanisation, dispersed data and supply chain in developing the agricultural sector in Africa. We are keen to hear more from our clients on the challenges they face and how we can work with them to resolve these. The webinar focused on the agricultural sector and Linda moderated a discussion featuring Atsuko Toda, Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural Development, African Development Bank; Craig Irvine, Group CEO Irvine’s Group, an African Regional Agribusiness company; Bikash Prasad, Global Head (Corporate Finance), CFO Africa and Middle East, Olam International, a global food and agri-business; Jacques Taylor, Managing Director for Africa & Middle East), John Deere, a leading manufacturer in agricultural, construction and forestry machinery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

The Standard Bank Group has partnered with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and its partners, to establish the African Women Impact Fund, which aims to create a sustainable platform to accelerate the growth of women-owned and operated investment funds and companies across Africa. Lindeka Dzedze, Global Markets, Executive Head: Institutional Clients, Standard Bank Group, discusses the African Women Impact Fund and what we hope to achieve through a fund run by African women, for African women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Standard Bank Chief Executive: Africa Regions, Sola David-Borha, discusses the impact that COVID-19 has had on the continent and the factors driving Africa’s economic recovery at the 10th Africa Investors' Conference. Standard Bank is hosting its 10th Africa Investors' Conference using a specially enhanced Microsoft Teams platform to host over 2500 meetings over 5 days, doubling the number of meetings hosted in 2019. In line with current world trends, Standard Bank Group has adopted a digital approach to enable African corporate clients and leading policymakers to connect virtually with some of the world’s leading institutional investors. The conference will run from 22-26 June 2020 and will be hosted against the backdrop of an uncertain environment as the #COVID19 pandemic and national lockdowns remain very much to the fore. With the impact of the current crisis in mind, participants will access significant opportunities to collaborate and exchange fresh ideas, helping to drive growth on the continent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Standard Bank Chief Economist, Goolam Ballim, unpacked the African continent’s response to the impact of COVID-19 and the challenges and opportunities for Africa at the 10th Africa Investors’ Conference. Standard Bank is hosting its 10th Africa Investors' Conference using a specially enhanced Microsoft Teams platform to host over 2500 meetings over 5 days, doubling the number of meetings hosted in 2019. In line with current world trends, Standard Bank Group has adopted a digital approach to enable African corporate clients and leading policymakers to connect virtually with some of the world’s leading institutional investors. The conference will run from 22-26 June 2020 and will be hosted against the backdrop of an uncertain environment as the #COVID19 pandemic and national lockdowns remain very much to the fore. With the impact of the current crisis in mind, participants will access significant opportunities to collaborate and exchange fresh ideas, helping to drive growth on the continent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Elna Moolman, Head: SA Economic, Fixed Income and Currency Research at Standard Bank South Africa, discussed the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is forecasted to have on the South African Economic landscape, with clients on Tuesday, 19 May 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 South African economy, as at 08 February 2020. Please note that the material presented is "non-independent research". This is a "marketing communication" and has not been prepared in accordance with the full legal requirements designed to promote independence of research and is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. Views expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent those of Standard Bank and its affiliates.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Mark Buncombe, Head: Mining and Metals, Standard Bank Group reflects on some of the common themes that were discussed at the African Mining Indaba, held from 03-06 February 2020, in Cape Town, South Africa. These ranged from policy discussions to power supply, sustainability and growth opportunities for the industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Rassem Zok, Chief Executive North Africa and Middle East, Standard Bank Group explains the significance of promoting the Africa Investors' Conference in Dubai, which connects investors and corporates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Rassem Zok, Chief Executive, Middle East and Africa, Standard Bank Group, discusses the importance of Standard Bank's presence in Dubai and how it facilitates investment in Africa and the role of the Africa Global Business Forum in upscaling investment on the continent. The Africa Global Business Forum 2019 is held on 18-19 November. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Standard Bank South Africa Chief Executive Lungisa Fuzile discusses the SA Tomorrow investment conference and Standard Bank's participation in promoting South Africa as a top investment destination. The conference is held from 14-15 November, and is hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and its partners, UBS, Standard Bank and Old Mutual. The 7th Annual South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference is held in New York and showcases South African institutions and listed companies to investors in the US. Read more here: https://www.standardbank.com/pages/StandardBankGroup/web/newsArticle/2019/NewsArticle-07November2019.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst; and Tshegofatso Makoe in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 local players. We talk to Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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; Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst and Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 juices. These also happen to be the largest soft drinks categories. We speak to Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

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 investors to participate. We speak to Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

East Africa’s highly diversified economies are growing northwards of 6% in a highly integrated regional market. Among the untapped sectors identified by Standard Bank is the beverages sector in the East African markets of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In Chapter 1 we focus on the size of the market and why we believe it presents a huge growth opportunity. We speak to Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message