Standard Bank Continues to Drive African SMEs’ Trade-Led Growth: Interview With Sithembile Dlamini and Rishaad Webster
StartUp Magazine | 12.11.2025 17:49
Standard Bank Continues to Drive African SMEs’ Trade-Led Growth: Interview With Sithembile Dlamini and Rishaad Webster. Following the recent Engage Trade Africa 2025 event in KwaZulu-Natal, we sat down with Sithembile Dlamini, Head for Africa China Banking, and Rishaad Webster, Provincial Head of Business Banking (KZN), both leaders at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking. Their insights offer a rare window into how Standard Bank is actively shaping Africa’s SME landscape, helping businesses expand across borders while building resilience in an increasingly digital economy. In this conversation, they share strategies for enabling market access, fostering digital inclusion, and supporting trade-led growth, critical considerations for entrepreneurs navigating Africa’s dynamic business environment. Read all about it below!
