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Standard Bank passes with flying colours
Standard Bank has exceeded its SBG 2025 targets as strong revenue growth, improved efficiency, and expanding African operations lifted headline earnings and return on equity.
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 08:54

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Standard Bank has exceeded its SBG 2025 targets as strong revenue growth, improved efficiency, and expanding African operations lifted headline earnings and return on equity.

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The Department of Home Affairs is undergoing a major digital transformation to reduce queues, fraud, and corruption while paving the way for a future digital ID system.

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White South Africans living abroad are returning home despite past persecution claims.

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Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

South Africa
Richard Shibiri testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday.

South Africa
Ngcuka says he is hesitant to judge those who succeeded him at the NPA.

South Africa
The court has postponed the insurance-related murders case to March 25.

South Africa
Shibiri has testified that Matlala lent him R70.000 to fix his son’s car.

World
A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

World
BBC’s North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

World
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

World
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China’s National People’s Congress.

Africa
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Africa
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Africa
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

Africa
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Business
People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.

Business
South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 12 March 2026.

Business
A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.

Politics
Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Politics
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

Politics
The commission took its campaign to the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson campus.

Politics
Lamola says remarks made by Brent Bozell are unacceptable.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has adressed the elephant in the room regarding his personal results at the helm.
Sport
Eben Etzebeth is coming to the conclusion of a lengthy suspension for foul play, and this is when he could be back in action.

Sport
Forward Georginio Rutter discusses “very young” Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler and says that despite his tender age, the German has plenty of football knowledge to pass on.

Sport
After Tottenham’s Champions League collapse on Tuesday, the appointment of Igor Tudor and the tactics employed increasingly seems to have made their situation worse.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has criticized the government for failing to implement the automatic posting system for trained teachers.

Education
Influential Treasury committee chair Meg Hillier says review follows growing concern over graduate debt
UK firms struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told
Young adults in the UK face a “perfect storm” of economic challenges, the head of the influential Treasury select committee has warned as it launches an inquiry into student loans.
The cross-party committee’s...
Education
[Dabanga] Um Rimta, White Nile State — At least nine people have been killed and 17 others injured after a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) bombardment of the village of Shukairi in Um Rimta locality of White Nile state this morning, the Sudan Doctors Network confirms. Independent sources report that the attack was carried out with four suicide drones that targeted a school, a hospital, and a health...
Education
[IPS] Dodoma, Tanzania — A cloud of steam rises from a giant aluminium pot as Maria Joseph, a middle-aged cook in a toque blanche and faded apron, plants her feet firmly on the tiled kitchen floor. With both hands clasped around a wooden paddle, she plunges deep into the mound of rice, threatening to burn at the bottom.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Fans have reacted to a viral clip of Rachel Kolisi revealing that she had to ask ‘permission’ and money for ‘pads, tampons and shampoo.’
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi revealed that she was forced to ask her then-husband, Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi for money to buy personal hygiene items…
Entertainment

Entertainment
“Everybody is dreaming to be champions and we are fighting to be champions of course.,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
‘(It was) incredible, you dream of nights like this,” Valverde told Movistar. “It’s been a long time since I enjoyed a game like this.’

Entertainment
The lecturer was accused of raping two minor children aged nine and twelve.

Science/Tech
Tesla and xAI have launched “Macrohard”, a joint AI project Elon Musk says can replicate what software companies do.

Science/Tech
Global News] Cryptocurrency trading platform Zoomex has announced the completion of a comprehensive upgrade to the brand visual identity and interaction experience (UI/UX) of its mobile app ecosystem. This iteration represents not only a leap in product aesthetics, but also a deeper digital reflection of Zoomex’s core brand values — “Simple · Easy · Fast” […]

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Motoring
Electric cars are gaining traction in South Africa’s pre-owned market.

Motoring
Suzuki has announced the pricing for its newest SUV, which will go on sale in South Africa very soon.

Motoring
South Africa’s biggest airline is adding a temporary fuel surcharge to its ticket prices.
Motoring
Health
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Health
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.
Health
The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care.
Health
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care.