# standard bank (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover standard bank. Page: Feed: --- ## [UK’s MOBILIST partners with BSE to boost investment](https://weekendpost.co.bw/uks-mobilist-partners-with-bse-to-boost-investment/) _2026-08-26 · Aubrey Lute · Weekend Post_ The UK government’s MOBILIST programme has taken a bold new step in Africa by partnering with the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) to unlock private investment and accelerate capital market development in one of the continent’s most promising economies. Announced on August 20, 2026, this partnership signals a strategic effort to deepen Botswana’s financial markets, amplify sustainable economic… ## [BAC Partners With Bnyc To Equip Out-Of-School Youth With Digital Skills](https://weekendpost.co.bw/bac-partners-with-bnyc-to-equip-out-of-school-youth-with-digital-skills/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Weekend Post_ Botswana School of Business Sciences (BAC) partnered with Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) to equip fourteen (14) out-of-school youth from Bontleng and Old Naledi in Gaborone with essential Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital skills. The initiative aligns with BAC broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Framework, which places emphasis on youth engagement,… ## [The Fall of Salakae](https://weekendpost.co.bw/the-fall-of-salakae/) _2026-08-25 · TSHEPANG MONNAATLALA · Weekend Post_ Only weeks ago, Noah Salakae sat at the polished tables of Botswana’s Cabinet, entrusted with one of the government’s most consequential portfolios: Transport and Infrastructure. Today, the former minister is preparing to stand before a magistrate court on corruption charges, his political career hanging by a thread and his party wrestling with the implications of a scandal that reaches into its… ## [Botswana bets big on Basketball](https://weekendpost.co.bw/botswana-bets-big-on-basketball/) _2026-08-25 · KENNETH MOSEKIEMANG · Weekend Post_ The idea sounds almost improbable at first hearing: Botswana, the landlocked southern African nation celebrated for its diamond mines and vast wildlife reserves, wants to become a basketball destination. Yet the evidence of intent is now unmistakable. Late last month, officials gathered here to announce the Ballin N Da Bush Safari Classic, a three-day international basketball tournament offering a… ## [After Boardroom battles, BFL back on the pitch](https://weekendpost.co.bw/after-boardroom-battles-bfl-back-on-the-pitch/) _2026-08-24 · KENNETH MOSEKIEMANG · Weekend Post_ For months, the Botswana Football League seemed stuck in its own half; unable to move forward, unwilling to confront the dysfunction in its boardroom, and offering players, coaches and supporters nothing but silence about when, or even whether, a new season would begin. On Friday, Aug. 28, the waiting ends. The BFL on Monday released its official fixture list for the 2026/27 FNB Premiership… ## [A stadium returns…](https://weekendpost.co.bw/a-stadium-returns/) _2026-08-24 · KENNETH MOSEKIEMANG · Weekend Post_ For years, the detour was as costly as it was absurd. Whenever Botswana’s national teams or top clubs drew a home fixture in continental competition, the match could not be played at home; not in the capital, not at the National Stadium. Instead, the entire operation; players, officials, security details, visiting delegations – was bundled 465 kilometres north to Francistown, to a modest arena… ## [After 35 Years, Botswana’s most famous safari camp goes off-road and onto the water](https://weekendpost.co.bw/after-35-years-botswanas-most-famous-safari-camp-goes-off-road-and-onto-the-water/) _2026-08-24 · Admin · Weekend Post_ Wilderness Mombo, long restricted to daytime drives, now offers night excursions and boat-based safaris – a quiet revolution on Chief’s Island. For more than three decades, the only way to see Chief’s Island was from the elevated seat of a Toyota Land Cruiser, and only while the sun was up. That was the deal at Wilderness Mombo, the storied camp on the northern edge of Botswana’s Moremi Game… ## [Silent Bloom: Botswana women leading a quiet revolution](https://weekendpost.co.bw/silent-bloom-botswana-women-leading-a-quiet-revolution/) _2026-08-24 · TIDIMALO TITIES · Weekend Post_ In Botswana’s corporate and social arenas, traditionally dominated by relentless efficiency targets, endless performance metrics, and transactional networking, a subtle but significant transformation is underway. Across industries, hundreds of women in influential roles are redefining leadership on their own terms. Initiatives like the SHEvolution Women’s Empowerment Brunch, hosted by SHE Plans… ## [Botswana’s New Tax Laws: What They Mean for Batswana](https://weekendpost.co.bw/botswanas-new-tax-laws-what-they-mean-for-batswana/) _2026-08-24 · Admin · Weekend Post_ Botswana’s tax system underwent major reforms on 1 July 2026 with the introduction of new tax administration, Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax legislation. The changes are aimed at modernising the tax framework, broadening the tax base and strengthening government revenue collection at a time of fiscal pressures and weaker diamond revenues. While the reforms are largely technical, their real… ## [P4 Billion fuel losses reveal border gaps](https://weekendpost.co.bw/p4-billion-fuel-losses-reveal-border-gaps/) _2026-08-24 · NCHIDZI MASENDU · Weekend Post_ Botswana’s efforts to clamp down on illicit fuel trade and plug revenue leakages have taken a formal step forward with a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) and the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA). The agreement aims to unite BURS’s revenue collection responsibilities with BERA’s regulatory and technical oversight, particularly in… ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jUpH7EIAnb3r) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Cell C launches 5G](https://techcentral.co.za/cell-c-launches-5g/285157/) _2026-08-21 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Coverage is live now, Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has told TechCentral, with commercial propositions to follow. ## [22 AUGUST 2026 PUBLICATION](https://weekendpost.co.bw/22-august-2026-publication/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Weekend Post_ The post 22 AUGUST 2026 PUBLICATION appeared first on Weekend Post . ## [Hot rand is cold comfort for tech buyers](https://techcentral.co.za/hot-rand-is-cold-comfort-for-tech-buyers/285163/) _2026-08-21 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Currency strength is the one thing going right for South African technology buyers. Sadly, it isn't nearly enough. ## [Joburg says it has bought its way out of an Eskom blackout](https://techcentral.co.za/joburg-buys-its-way-out-of-an-eskom-blackout/285175/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ The city and the energy department say the arrears are cleared and Eskom has dropped its threat to cut supply. ## [MVNOs are doing the heavy lifting at Cell C](https://techcentral.co.za/mvnos-are-doing-the-heavy-lifting-at-cell-c/285152/) _2026-08-21 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Capitec and FNB subscribers are doing more for Cell C than its own customers, its full-year results to 31 May 2026 show. ## [Management consulting as we know it is over](https://techcentral.co.za/management-consulting-as-we-know-it-is-over/285143/) _2026-08-21 · Jannie van Zyl · TechCentral_ The big consulting firms inflated every hype cycle and left before the crash. AI ends the chicanery. ## [Paratus Uganda first to market with Starlink service](https://techcentral.co.za/paratus-uganda-first-to-market-with-starlink-service/285169/) _2026-08-21 · Paratus Group · TechCentral_ Paratus Uganda has become the first provider in the country to launch Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite service. ## [South Africa’s AI neutrality has not yet been tested](https://techcentral.co.za/south-africas-ai-neutrality-has-not-yet-been-tested/285130/) _2026-08-20 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ Washington's AI supply-chain pact has 24 signatories across four continents. Not one of the countries is African. ## [Bitcoin roars back to life after Trump pushes Clarity Act](https://techcentral.co.za/bitcoin-roars-back-to-life-after-trump-pushes-clarity-act/285120/) _2026-08-20 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Industry executives and analysts say that without legislation, regulations are vulnerable to shifting political winds and court challenges. ## [When the Game Pauses: Jamal Musiala’s fight against neurological seizures](https://weekendpost.co.bw/when-the-game-pauses-jamal-musialas-fight-against-neurological-seizures/) _2026-08-20 · Aubrey Lute · Weekend Post_ Jamal Musiala, the young and electrifying midfielder for Bayern Munich and the German national team, has recently revealed a deeply personal and troubling health challenge: he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures, a neurological dysfunction that has already caused two alarming incidents on the field. These episodes, characterized by brief lapses in consciousness, have raised urgent… ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vGeEqkN2xzD5) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Thawing Arctic carbon fuels climate crisis as earth’s day shortens](https://weekendpost.co.bw/thawing-arctic-carbon-fuels-climate-crisis-as-earths-day-shortens/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Weekend Post_ On a planet gripped by climate change, the Arctic is emerging as a stark warning of what lies ahead. Vast stretches of permafrost, ground that has remained frozen for millennia, are thawing at an alarming rate, releasing ancient stores of carbon into the surrounding ocean. This is not just a local disturbance; it is a planetary alarm bell. The carbon locked in frozen soil, once stable, is now… ## [How Comsol turned 60MHz into a national 5G bet](https://techcentral.co.za/how-comsol-turned-60mhz-into-a-national-5g-bet/285089/) _2026-08-20 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Inside the engineering choices behind Comsol's 5G network, and how ISPs will actually sell it. ## [Sugar-sweetened drinks tied to rising stomach cancer risk](https://weekendpost.co.bw/sugar-sweetened-drinks-tied-to-rising-stomach-cancer-risk/) _2026-08-20 · Aubrey Lute · Weekend Post_ A startling new link has emerged in cancer research: sweetened drinks, a staple in millions of diets worldwide, have now been associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer. This revelation has sparked urgent conversations among health experts and policymakers, shaking the foundations of what many considered a relatively benign indulgence. As stomach cancer continues to claim hundreds of… ## [El Niño Heat Threat: Botswana’s Health Risks in 2026](https://weekendpost.co.bw/el-nino-heat-threat-botswanas-health-risks-in-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Aubrey Lute · Weekend Post_ As southern Africa braces for another bout with El Niño, Botswana finds itself on the frontline of a looming health crisis. This climatic phenomenon, notorious for triggering extreme weather, is expected to bring soaring temperatures and prolonged dry spells to the region in the 2026/27 season. With an 80% likelihood of a strong El Niño event this year, the government and health experts are… ## [Humanoid robots poised for their ‘ChatGPT moment’](https://techcentral.co.za/humanoid-robots-poised-for-their-chatgpt-moment/285098/) _2026-08-20 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ The CEO of humanoid robot unicorn Unitree says the industry is edging towards a "ChatGPT moment" for robot brains. ## [Breakthroughs at AIDS 2026](https://weekendpost.co.bw/breakthroughs-at-aids-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Aubrey Lute · Weekend Post_ Amid the sultry July heat of Rio de Janeiro, a gathering unlike any other unfolded at the Riocentro Convention Center in late July 2026. Thousands of researchers, clinicians, advocates, and people living with HIV converged for the 26th International AIDS Conference, known as AIDS 2026. This global congregation brought fresh hope and a powerful sense of momentum to a fight that has spanned more… ## [Markets snap to reality as chip sell-off and bond yields surge](https://weekendpost.co.bw/markets-snap-to-reality-as-chip-sell-off-and-bond-yields-surge/) _2026-08-20 · Aubrey Lute · Weekend Post_ Markets are waking up to a jolt they had long ignored. After months of pushing risks to the back burner, the recent sell-offs in chip stocks and global bonds, alongside rising oil prices amid geopolitical tension, have investors recalibrating their sense of danger. What was once a complacent calm is now giving way to sharp volatility, signaling a market grappling with real, tangible threats. The… ## [BDC, BSE forge strategic partnership to deepen capital markets](https://weekendpost.co.bw/bdc-bse-forge-strategic-partnership-to-deepen-capital-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Weekend Post_ Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Botswana’s capital markets, improving investment readiness among enterprises and creating new pathways for mobilising long-term capital into productive sectors of the economy. The two institutions formalised the partnership through a Memorandum of… ## [Smarter operations take centre stage at Electra Mining Africa 2026](https://techcentral.co.za/smarter-operations-take-centre-stage-at-electra-mining-africa-2026/285109/) _2026-08-20 · Electra Mining Africa · TechCentral_ Competitive advantage in industry now comes from connecting technologies well, not from owning more of them. ## [SpaceX breaks cover at Icasa satellite spectrum hearings](https://techcentral.co.za/spacex-breaks-cover-at-icasa-satellite-spectrum-hearings/285094/) _2026-08-20 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ SpaceX used Icasa's fee hearings on Wednesday to press the regulator on the ownership rules blocking Starlink. ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/frPHfSZFIUsj) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [From Baobab to Rooibos: Africa’s Rising Star in Global Markets](https://weekendpost.co.bw/from-baobab-to-rooibos-africas-rising-star-in-global-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Weekend Post_ African products are capturing attention worldwide, opening fresh doors for producers across the continent. The Good Life Show’s Hosted Buyer Programme is playing a key role in this momentum by bringing together qualified buyers from countries like India, Pakistan, the UAE, Greece, Ghana, China, and Botswana. These buyers represent diverse sectors, from retail and distribution to manufacturing and… ## [South Africa to get a new national 5G broadband network](https://techcentral.co.za/south-africa-to-get-a-new-national-5g-broadband-network/285080/) _2026-08-20 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Comsol has secured billions of rand in funding to deploy the Woan the government never could. ## [DA MP’s fintech denies clients were kept in the dark](https://techcentral.co.za/da-mps-fintech-denies-clients-were-kept-in-the-dark/285070/) _2026-08-19 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ Crypto arbitrage firm Kastelo says every client watched a compulsory video and signed a mandate before any offshore trade. ## [Absa’s AI is writing its code and answering its calls](https://techcentral.co.za/absas-ai-is-writing-its-code-and-answering-its-calls/285065/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ Absa has said that 1 400 developers use AI coding tools while its chatbot fields 100 000 queries monthly. ## [Fidelity turns to Sigfox to spot fires before they start](https://techcentral.co.za/fidelity-turns-to-sigfox-to-spot-fires-before-they-start/285057/) _2026-08-19 · Sigfox South Africa · TechCentral_ HeatWatch uses the Sigfox network to flag abnormal heat on inverters, battery banks and distribution boards. ## [WhatsApp’s free lunch ends on 1 October](https://techcentral.co.za/whatsapps-free-lunch-ends-on-1-october/285051/) _2026-08-19 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ Replying to a customer on WhatsApp will start costing business users money from October. Meta won’t confirm how much. ## [South African inflation breaks its upward run](https://techcentral.co.za/south-african-inflation-breaks-its-upward-run/285045/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Headline inflation slowed to 4.3% in July, ending four months of acceleration - and beating market expectations. ## [Nissan’s Rosslyn plant buyer now also builds police robots](https://techcentral.co.za/nissans-rosslyn-plant-buyer-now-also-builds-police-robots/285038/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ The car maker taking over Nissan's Rosslyn plant in Pretoria has and big plans for its humanoid robotics division. ## [A hidden charge in your electricity bill is being scrapped](https://techcentral.co.za/a-hidden-charge-in-your-electricity-bill-is-being-scrapped/285032/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has outlined a major overhaul to South Africa's electricity pricing policy. ## [Finally, some good news on memory-chip prices](https://techcentral.co.za/finally-some-good-news-on-memory-chip-prices/285027/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Xiaomi has said the pace of memory-price increases had started to slow and should continue to slow in the second half. ## [China can now land rocket boosters, just like SpaceX](https://techcentral.co.za/china-can-now-land-rocket-boosters-just-like-spacex/285022/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ China's LandSpace has landed an orbital-class booster, narrowing the gap with the US in reusable rockets. ## [No partner, no funding: Post Office wants out of rescue anyway](https://techcentral.co.za/no-partner-no-funding-post-office-wants-out-of-rescue-anyway/285015/) _2026-08-18 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ The Post Office is attempting to exit business rescue with no funded partner, an unresolved creditor fight and a hamstrung board. ## [President directs dedicated GBV funding as committee advances multi-sector action plan](https://weekendpost.co.bw/president-directs-dedicated-gbv-funding-as-committee-advances-multi-sector-action-plan/) _2026-08-18 · Admin · Weekend Post_ Parliament’s call for an additional allocation and the Minister’s Cabinet-level funding explanation point to the same urgent need: a properly costed, coordinated national response The Government of Botswana has committed to setting aside funds for the national response to gender-based violence (GBV), with the President directing that the required resources be taken forward for consideration at… ## [Your iPhone is about to get a massive upgrade](https://techcentral.co.za/your-iphone-is-about-to-get-a-massive-upgrade/284991/) _2026-08-18 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ After two years of broken promises, Apple's rebuilt Siri finally arrives next month - and South Africa is included at launch. ## [Standard Bank delivers record half-year headline earnings](https://weekendpost.co.bw/standard-bank-delivers-record-half-year-headline-earnings/) _2026-08-18 · Admin · Weekend Post_ The Standard Bank Group delivered a solid performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting record headline earnings of R26.1 billion, up 10% period-on-period, and a higher return on equity (ROE) of 19.8%. This is comfortably within the Group’s 2028 ROE target range of 18% to 22%. The Group remains focused on delivering client-led growth supported by disciplined capital allocation and… ## [Volvo’s ES90 has one flaw, and it is not the price](https://techcentral.co.za/volvos-es90-has-one-flaw-and-it-is-not-the-price/284963/) _2026-08-17 · William Kelly · TechCentral_ At R1.8-million, the Volvo ES90 Ultra has to justify itself, and it does so - comfortably. This is a driver's car. ## [Africa’s moon telescope project will listen for alien technology](https://techcentral.co.za/africas-moon-telescope-project-will-listen-for-alien-technology/284956/) _2026-08-17 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ The instrument draws on the interferometry expertise Rhodes University built through MeerKAT and the SKA. ## [Tech Summit returns to Sandton on 1 September](https://techcentral.co.za/tech-summit-returns-to-sandton-on-1-september/284951/) _2026-08-17 · Tech Summit · TechCentral_ The one-day event returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 1 September with free reader tickets. ## [Avast, AVG and Norton in 2026: smarter security for a new generation of threats](https://techcentral.co.za/avast-avg-and-norton-in-2026-smarter-security-for-a-new-generation-of-threats/284943/) _2026-08-17 · AvertIT Distribution · TechCentral_ Avast, AVG and Norton are folding AI scam detection into familiar antivirus products, says Avert IT Distribution. ## [Still no end in sight to South Africa’s digital migration saga](https://techcentral.co.za/still-no-end-in-sight-to-south-africas-digital-migration-saga/284937/) _2026-08-17 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ The director-general says a date will follow stakeholder consultation, and worries communities think one already exists.