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We discuss what causes petrol hikes and what ordinary South Africans can do to ease the pressure on their wallets, with veteran journalist Tim Modise, BankerX CEO Koshiek Karan and Standard Bank Fleet Management’s Justin Thomas.

It’s graduation season, so we decided to let 3 alumni of the Standard Bank Graduates Programme take over our Twitter Spaces session. Be prepared to get inspired by the stories of Mawethu Soga, Duduzile Mathabela and Lesego Maphanga, who are part of a group of dynamic young professionals currently shaking things up at Standard Bank.  ​ ​ DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of...

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we held a special edition of our regular catch-up sessions on Twitter Spaces. Our host Dineo Tsamela and regular guest Dr Thandu Tshume were joined by their real-life moms, who shared stories and insights into how their children became the financially-savvy, successful individuals they are today. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation around the role mothers can and shou...

This Workers’ Day, we reflect on the ways the pandemic has changed how we work. Now that things are returning to some kind of normal following the lifting of South Africa’s state of disaster, should businesses be returning to their offices, or should employees be allowed to continue working remotely? We discuss the great work from home versus work from the office debate with career coach Vumile Ms...

On social media, we called on our followers to share their defining money stories—good ones and bad ones, successes and failures. Now, Dineo Tsamela (Standard Bank Securities), Sam ‘The Challenger’ Hlonyana (author of Life after Dieting) and Dr Thandu Tshume (Standard Bank Wealth Academies) unpack what we learned from these stories and discuss the importance of learning from both our own and each...

Our hosts, Sam ‘The Challenger’ Hlonyana and Dineo Tsamela, continue to explore this complex topic of mental health with 2 special guests in this informative and important discussion. Henry Cock started Mentally Aweh, a charity which sees him run marathons to raise money for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). He has raised over a million rand so far. Fatima Seedat is a develop...

Subsequent to the launch of Art, Siphakathi Inside, seasoned broadcaster, Mpumi "Msakazi" Mlambo, and multi-award-winning fashion designer, Thula Sindi host this captivating conversation that explores the art of creation. Speaking to Laduma Ngxokolo (of Maxhosa Wear), and Kristi-Leigh Gresse (SBYA for the Dance category 2021), the panelist unpack their journeys in art and creativity. Take a listen...

We all start the year out with the best of intentions, but around the end of the first quarter, are we still on track to stick to our plans and goals? Check in on your progress in terms of both financial and mental fitness with our hosts, Dineo Tsamela (Standard Bank Securities) and Dr Thandu Tshume (Standard Bank Wealth Academies), and special guest, entertainer and activist for mental health–rel...

It's March 2022. and this is the twentieth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. Money: Despite experiencing the Covid-19 shock in 2020, in 2021 SA's economy grew at the pace last seen almost 15 years ago. The Statistic SA reports that GDP grew 4,9% in 2021 after shrinking 6,4% in 2020, South Africa last recorded such...

How do we break the bias that South African women experience professionally? It starts with a conversation. International Women’s Day President Irene Charnley and Standard Bank’s Dineo Tsamela talk to Ursula Chikane about their perspective on this issue. DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of Standard Bank.

Understanding the budget speech and what it means to your wallet #MinisterOfMyWallet Each year, our minister of finance delivers the budget speech, but it’s sometimes hard to understand exactly what it will mean for us as ordinary South Africans. That’s why our resident financial guru and Wealth Academies head Dr Thandu Tshume joined us to help unpack what effect the 2022 budget speech may have on...

It’s February 2022, and this is the nineteenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. In 2021, South Africa’s home and beauty market grew by about 15%, with the strongest category being beauty products, which recorded 25% growth last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kye-iEU46Jg&ab_channel=SABCNews According to...

To unpack Forex trading and market investing, Khaya Sithole on the Power FM’s Power Business show recently spoke to Standard Banks’ Arno von Helden, Co-Founder and Head of Shyft on how the Standard Bank Shyft App enables users to invest in favorable markets. He spoke also on how the app enables multiple virtual cards for various currencies and pricing volatility.

It’s January 2022, and this is the eighteenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. South Africa’s total credit card debt has grown fairly gradually, reaching R137 billion in October 2021 from R61 billion in 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFViJ175IJI&ab_channel=eNCA Governor Lesetja Kganyago has led the SA R...

In unpacking access to education and the views of those closer to the education space – we chatted to four individuals who each have reaped the benefits of a programme directly linked to the Standard Bank Tutuwa Community Foundation. They all share their views, opinions and most importantly their experiences of what access to education means to them, on this podcast series.

Setting up 2022 for financial success #FinanceFitSA The beginning of the year is a time when many people take stock of their lives and commit to healthier habits. Listen to this discussion on goals and intentions people can set for 2022, how to start the year in a financially fit fashion, and how to avoid falling back into old traps when it comes to money. Disclaimer: The view in this podcast are...

On Friday, 14 January, we discussed how while our kids returning to school can be a time of pride and joy for parents, it can just as easily be a time of financial stress. Listen to our podcast and find out how to go about beating the back-to-school blues when it comes to our finances. #ItCanBe Disclaimer: The views in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the offi...

South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, shares her views on the entrepreneurial characteristics needed to develop a business and what it means to be innovative with Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about what innovation means to her and advises on ways to innovate in a business sense.

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, about customer acquisition and retaining that customer base.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, shares advice with Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about turning that “aha moment” into a business and overcoming business teething problems.

It’s December 2021, and this is the seventeenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. South Africa’s imports of machinery from China for 2021 should surpass the R109 billion recorded in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1oy_Q6OAF4 Collectively, these eight African states plan to spend approximately USD145 billion...

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Zinziswa Nyembezi (34), who is not only a successful radio presenter but also an activist whose own experiences with abuse and poverty fuel her work. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Thembi Maphange (42), who survived an attempt by her partner to burn her alive. She now runs an NPO helping others overcome abusive relationships. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Sharon Munien (49), a GBV survivor who suffered abuse for 16 years. She is the author of Twenty-five Years of Freedom and is the founder of an NPO. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.