Islamic banking is sometimes described as a niche product, defined primarily by faith. In practice, it is a structured system of ethical and principles‑based finance, governed by clear rules, centred on real economic activity, and anchored in certainty of contract. In a period where customers are increasingly attentive to trust, transparency and long‑term value, these...

As Africa’s energy transition gathers pace, unlocking grid capacity, accelerating infrastructure financing and crowding in private capital will be critical to ensuring the continent’s energy ambitions translate into meaningful economic growth, energy resilience and industrial development. Collaboration between the public and private sectors will remain central to accelerating energy infrastructure development across the continent, particularly...

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April 2026. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12 months required candidates with a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree. However, only 36% of applicants met...