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Sim Tshabalala
Sim Tshabalala is chief executive of the Standard Bank Group and an honorary professor at the Stellenbosch Business School
Standard Bank Group advances ambition to grow East Africa
/ 2 February 2026

Standard Bank Group advances ambition to grow East Africa

Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and rising economic formalisation position the continent as a key growth frontier. In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment, Africa’s importance is rising further – offering both rapidly growing consumer demand and essential supply‑side advantages, […]

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