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7 Sep 2026
Why infrastructure counts: Turning Africa’s infrastructure gap into investable growth
Infrastructure in Africa is often associated with roads, ports, rail, power grids and water systems. The Standard Bank podcast discussion with Stephen Barnes, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking South Africa at Standard Bank, and Mohale Rakgate, Acting Head, Infrastructure Finance and Implementation Support Agency, frames infrastructure more broadly: the systems that enable economies and societies to function.
Initially recorded last year to mark the Business 20 hosted in South Africa, the conversation continues to offer strategic insights on infrastructure and growth in Africa. Stephen Barnes describes infrastructure as the productive assets that support economic activity, including energy, roads, rail, transport, water and digital networks. But he also points to the people, governance structures and social systems that support the functioning of an economy. Mohale Rakgate reinforces this wider definition, distinguishing between economic infrastructure, such as rail, roads, ports, water, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and energy, and social infrastructure, including education, housing and health.
Energy
7 Aug 2026
Powering Industrial Growth through Africa’s Resources
Genser Energy's transition is supporting industrial growth through increased use of natural gas and investment in energy infrastructure. We explore how Genser Energy's natural gas pipeline network delivers reliable power to key industries, including mining, while reducing reliance on imported fuels. We also highlight Standard Bank's support in financing critical infrastructure, and how domestic energy resources, regional energy exports and skills development are driving economic growth and a cleaner energy future across Africa.
Trade
7 Aug 2026
SIBOS 2026: Where global finance meets African opportunity
SIBOS 2026 brings together the world's leading financial institutions to explore how digital finance is shaping AI-driven economies. As Africa's largest bank by assets, we bring deep African market expertise, trusted relationships and a unique perspective to the global conversation.