The importance of ensuring Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) from a leadership perspective
By rising to this challenge, today’s leaders can leave behind more than profitable companies. They can leave behind empowered suppliers, resilient supply chains, and a legacy of inclusive growth that future generations can inherit with pride.
Helping businesses do more business: The continued growth of B2B publishing
According to research from Market Reports World, the global B2B publishing market was valued at $204.95-billion in 2025 and will reach $287.74-billion in 2034.
Meet Terashni Pillay, a Young Global Leader and inspiring business executive
For Terashni being a Young Global leader is an honour which she’s able to share with family, mentors, and sponsors who have supported and believed in her, offering encouragement and upliftment.
Parmi Natesan, a leading voice in empowerment: The easiest thing isn’t always the right thing
Her advocacy is particularly important in a time when the global conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging have shifted.
How benchmarking has helped businesses
The reason why benchmarking is important is because it compares your company’s people, products, and services with the competition.
Last call for Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025 entries
Under the inspiring theme ‘Her Power, Africa’s Future’, this year’s Awards will celebrate the visionary women and organisations driving progress, innovation, and equality across the continent.
How tech is rewriting Africa’s GDP
From mobile money platforms that have transformed everyday commerce to billion-rand data centre investments, Africa’s digital economy is rewriting the continent’s growth story.
Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Brenda Khumalo, Founder of Lobengula Advertising
As the founder and Managing Director of Lobengula Advertising, Brenda’s career is a story of purpose-driven achievement, and her passion for positive change was recognised when she was named the Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2024.
Standard Bank Haley Fletcher Top Women Business Leader of the Year: Navlika Ratangee
In her latest achievement, she received the prestigious Haley Fletcher Top Women Business Leader of the Year 2024 sponsored by Standard Bank.
Standard Bank Top Women Leaders marks 20 years of celebrating women
For two decades we have steadfastly dedicated the pages of Top Women Leaders to celebrating those who have contributed to building a future of equality, empowerment, opportunity, diversity and dignity in our country.