AT50 Index Launches First African Exchange Activation at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with Standard Bank as Lead Partner

Johannesburg, 15 July 2026 - Indexa Exchange Group is today launching the first African exchange activation of the AT50 Index (Africa Tech 50) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone in the development of benchmark infrastructure for Africa's leading technology companies.

The Johannesburg activation follows the launch of the AT50 Index at the London Stock Exchange in January 2026 and begins a programme of activations across leading African exchanges. Standard Bank joins the programme as Lead Partner, supporting the AT50 African exchange series and its ambition to strengthen connections between Africa's leading technology companies, institutional investors and public markets.

The AT50 Index is an independent, rules-based benchmark designed to increase the visibility of Africa's leading technology companies and provide greater comparability and market intelligence across the continent's technology ecosystem.

Hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the programme will bring together senior leaders from across Africa's capital markets, financial institutions, investment community, technology sector and professional services industry. Participating organisations will include Standard Bank, RMB, ABSA, Investec, British International Investment, Deloitte Africa, Bowmans, the UK Department for Business and Trade, Flutterwave, Onafriq, GoTyme and Yoco.

The programme will explore the conditions required for African technology companies to scale, attract institutional capital and prepare for future public-market participation. Sessions will examine what institutional investors need to see from high-growth technology companies, the role of private-market liquidity, pre-IPO readiness and the need for stronger pathways between private growth and public markets.

Ms Khusela Diko, Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, will deliver opening remarks on building South Africa's digital economy through innovation, investment and capital formation for inclusive growth and shared prosperity. Richard Stout will represent Standard Bank across two programme sessions, contributing perspectives on institutional capital, market readiness and the continued development of Africa's technology investment ecosystem.

Gbite Oduneye, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Indexa Exchange Group, said: "The market cannot price what it cannot see. The AT50 Index is creating the benchmark infrastructure needed to improve the visibility of Africa's leading technology companies and connect private-market growth with institutional capital and future public-market opportunity. "Launching our first African exchange activation at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is an important step in building stronger links between Africa's technology companies and the institutions that can support their long-term growth."

The Johannesburg activation is the first stage of the AT50 African exchange programme, with further activations planned in Cairo, Lagos and Nairobi. Indexa Exchange Group welcomes Standard Bank as Lead Partner and thanks the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, participating organisations, speakers and partners supporting the programme.

About the AT50 Index The AT50 Index, also known as the Africa Tech 50, is an independent, rules-based benchmark focused on Africa's leading technology companies. It is designed to provide greater visibility, comparability and market intelligence across the continent's technology ecosystem and support stronger connections between companies, institutional investors and public markets.

About Indexa Exchange Group Indexa Exchange Group develops benchmark infrastructure, market intelligence and institutional platforms designed to increase visibility, support capital formation and strengthen connections between companies, investors and public markets.

About Standard Bank The Standard Bank Group is the largest African bank by assets, operating in 21 African countries, 4 global financial centres and 2 offshore hubs. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, we are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. Standard Bank has a 164-year history in South Africa and started building a franchise outside southern Africa in the early 1990s. Our strategic position, which enables us to connect Africa to other select emerging markets as well as pools of capital in developed markets, and our balanced portfolio of businesses, provide significant opportunities for growth.

As at 31 December 2025, Standard Bank had over 19.6 million clients, employed over 50000 people, had over 1200 branches / points of representation and over 5500 ATMs on the African continent. The group’s largest shareholder is the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest bank, with a 19.7% shareholding. In addition, Standard Bank Group and ICBC share a strategic partnership that facilitates trade and deal flow between Africa, China and select emerging markets. For further information, go to http://www.standardbank.com

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