STANDARD BANK GROUP LIMITED Registration number 1969/017128/06 Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Website: www.standardbank.com/reporting JSE bond code: SBKI (“Standard Bank Group” or “the Group”) APPOINTMENT OF A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In compliance with section 6.39 (a) of the Debt Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited the Standard Bank Group board is pleased to announce the appointment of Olusola (Sola) Adejoke David-Borha to its board and that of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, as a non-executive director with effect from 13 March 2024. The appointment is subject to finalisation of the South African Reserve Bank Prudential Authority’s regulatory processes. Ms David-Borha (63) holds a BSc. (Hons) (University of Ibadan, Nigeria), MBA (University of Manchester) and AMP (Harvard Business School). She is a non-executive director of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc and will remain a non-executive director of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, United Kingdom until May 2024. Ms David-Borha was previously employed by the Group and served as Chief Executive Officer for Africa Regions until her retirement in March 2021. This appointment was made in accordance with the Issuer’s policy dealing with the nomination of directors. The board is delighted to welcome Sola and looks forward to her contribution. Johannesburg 13 March 2024 Debt sponsor The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited