Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank and a former lawyer turned investment banker, shares his inspiring journey from apartheid-era Soweto to leading one of Africa's largest banks. He discusses the risks involved in lending, the evolving trade relationships across the continent, and the transformative power of mobile technology for financial access. Tshabalala also highlights the resilience of East African economies amid challenges like COVID-19 and inflation, painting a hopeful picture for Africa's future.