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Financial Post – South Africa Moves Closer to Traded Power Market, Top Bank Says – 14/4/2025
South Africa is on the cusp of starting a traded electricity market that will give consumers a choice of power products along with a range of pricing options, according to a top investment bank.
For the complete story, see: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/south-africa-moves-closer-to-traded-power-market-top-bank-says
Africa.com – Standard Bank Support Programme for Emerging Entrepreneurs Heads to Mpumalanga – 14/4/2025
Building on its successes since launching in 2024, Standard Bank’s support programme for emerging entrepreneurs is coming to Mpumalanga on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at Emnotweni Casino, Nelspruit.
For the complete story, see:
https://africa.com/standard-bank-support-programme-for-emerging-entrepreneurs-heads-to-mpumalanga/
Business Day – Big banks brand value inches up on rate hike, digital adoption – 11/4/2025
The brand value of Nigeria’s largest banks recorded marginal growth in 2024, largely attributed to the high interest rate environment and increased adoption of digital banking services.
For the complete story, see: https://businessday.ng/companies/article/big-banks-brand-value-inches-up-on-rate-hike-digital-adoption/
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Financial Post – South Africa Moves Closer to Traded Power Market, Top Bank Says – 14/4/2025
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