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By offering green loans, sustainability-linked bonds, social loans, and advisory services, the bank is accelerating the transition to a thriving, sustainable future. On corporate green bonds, for instance, Nedbank is South Africa’s largest issuer, with deals totaling $511.7 million in 2024.

Known as The African World War, the Second Congo War (1998–2003) became the deadliest conflict since World War II. In this video, we unpack the complex web of causes, including ethnic tensions, foreign interference, and the struggle over valuable resources.

The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks.

At the World Economic Forum’s Digital Trade Roundtable in Johannesburg, Jörg Fischer, Group Chief Information Officer of Standard Bank, delivered a powerful message: Africa is not merely a participant in the digital age,

Since the proclamation of African World Heritage Day in 2015 by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO, every 5 May, African cultural and natural, tangible and intangible heritage is celebrated across the globe, raising awareness of the ...

In 1569, Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator synthesized existing ideas in navigation and cartography to create a new type of world map. It has stood the test of time: Billions of people would recognize it today, from their classroom walls and navigation apps.

My wife hates sports films, but I had to watch Invictus again as research for this piece, so I fibbed and told her the Clint Eastwood-directed movie was all about Nelson Mandela, without mentioning the rugby. “I don’t like them either,” says former ...

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites that shape its identity and inspire the world. Yet, the ...