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Can South Africa play a pivotal role in delivering affordable sustainable energy to developing nations? Badger dives into this topic with Paul Mann, Founder, Chairman and CEO of aspisotopes, on the latest episode of the Monocle Banking Podcast. Revolutionising the

To shed light on the power of inclusive technology, Badger sat down with Tumi Nomlomo, Senior Manager of Customer Advisory at SAS. They discussed SAS's responsible AI framework, which promotes inclusivity, model transparency, and stakeholder engagement. Tumi also shared

#BankRegulation US banks could see a relaxation of the supplementary leverage ratio as American regulators aim to loosen capital requirements for the industry. The proposed reform to US bank regulation seeks to lower the capital requirements relative to a bank’s total leverage,

To delve into the progress and future plans of Operation Vulindlela - a presidential initiative to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and support economic recovery in South Africa - Badger sat down with Rudi Dicks, Head of the Project Management Office at

The future of insurance may lie in the integration of technology and human understanding. This week, Badger sat down with Christelle Colman, CEO of Ami, and Ronald Richman, CEO of insureAI. Their discussion centres on the crucial integration of technology and human

In this episode of the Monocle Banking Podcast, Badger was joined by Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power at Standard Bank CIB, to unpack the real story behind South Africa’s energy transition. From the gridlock in REIPPPP Bid Windows 5 and 6 to the looming gas cliff of 2026,

The way Stats SA measures employment—categorising informal sector entrepreneurs as discouraged job seekers—may be ignoring a significant source of employment. South Africa’s latest unemployment figure stands at 32.9%, one of the highest in the world. #SAUnemployment #Capitec

For a wide-ranging and optimistic view of how franchising can truly become a lever for economic inclusion and innovation in South Africa, Badger was joined by Ayabulela Njingolo, Chairman of the Franchise Association of South Africa and executive at OBC Group. Their

The Financial Action Task Force has confirmed that South Africa has largely completed all 22 action items related to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering framework. An on-site assessment will now be conducted, and a positive outcome would result in South Africa being removed

Despite bold promises from both government and business, most South African SMEs still struggle to access the funding they need to grow, hire and contribute meaningfully to the economy. Banks cite risk and red tape, while entrepreneurs often lack formal balance sheets or credit

The recent release of the South African Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Review provides an overview of the industry’s 2024 Climate Risk Stress Test across systemically important banks, focused on climate change's impact on credit risk. #FinancialStability #SARB

The Bank for International Settlements has published its blueprint for building out the “trilogy” of tokenised assets — central bank reserves, commercial bank money, and government bonds — to transform cross-border payments while maintaining financial stability. #BIS

South Africa’s Just Energy Transition promises inclusive growth, green jobs, and climate resilience. This week, Badger sat down with Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green - the company behind SA’s largest hybrid renewable project, Ummbila Emoyeni. Venn shared candid insights

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Following the release of Verto’s new white paper on the state of imports and exports in South Africa, Badger sat down with Cornelius Coetzee, Country Director for Verto. Cornelius shared insights on how mid-sized firms can navigate regulatory hurdles and tap into global

In this episode of The Monocle Banking Podcast, Badger welcomed Advocate Thandi Orleyn as she reflects on 14 years of leadership at bp South Africa. She delved into the critical balance between energy transition and socio-economic realities, exploring the future of oil