Ghost Biz - 15 October 2026

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Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:

Boxer’s resilient results despite food deflation, rising costs, and tough trading conditions.
Standard Bank’s investment in Nigerian fintech OPay ahead of its New York Stock Exchange IPO.

How the OPay deal could give Standard Bank greater fintech exposure and a new channel to distribute its products in Nigeria.
15 Oct English South Africa Business · Business News

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