22nd Absa Champagne in Africa Festival: A Feast for the Senses
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Absa Champagne in Africa Festival on 8 November 2024 at the exquisite Summer Place in Sandton. As the title sponsor of this sophisticated event,...
View ArticleWidespread progress in African financial markets
Absa Africa Financial Markets Index scores rise for majority of the countries There have been clear improvements across countries in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2024. Scores have risen for...
View ArticleIncreased Competition is Redefining Luxury and Affordability in the SA...
South African consumers are experiencing a paradigm shift in the automotive market, with emerging players disrupting traditional notions of luxury by blending in one key aspect – affordability. For...
View ArticleAbsa Group once again sponsors BEN-Africa Conference on business ethics
Absa Group is proud to sponsor, for the second year, the Business Ethics Network (BEN) Africa Conference, taking place from 7-8 November in Accra, Ghana. This year’s edition of the BEN-Africa...
View ArticleAfrica’s options if ‘Finance COP’ falls short of expectations
By Msizi Khoza, Managing Executive for ESG at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking In mid-November, world leaders will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan to try agree on a new climate finance target for...
View ArticleThe four letters that will define COP29
By Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Absa. In the halls of the Bella Centre at COP15, developed nations committed to mobilising $100 billion per year by 2020 to support...
View ArticleNavigating SA’s decarbonisation issue in response to CBAM SA’s energy crisis
Punki Modise – Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer SA’s energy crisis remains one of the most significant barriers to decarbonisation. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM),...
View ArticleAbsa renews title sponsorship of run your city series for four more years, a...
Nearly R5 Million raised through absa run your city series to empower schools with sustainable vegetable gardens across South Africa Absa is proud to announce the renewal of its title sponsorship of...
View ArticleStand a chance to win tickets to see Tyla live in concert!
Get ready! Tyla’s much-anticipated concerts are just around the corner, taking place at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Thursday, 5 December, and at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday, 7...
View ArticleAbsa Successfully Closes USD 300 million Green Syndicated Term Loan Facility
Absa Bank Limited (“Absa”) has successfully signed a USD 300 million green syndicated term loan, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to long term investment in sustainability. This...
View ArticleA call for greater ambition and collaboration
Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) concluded in a swirl of debate, promise and...
View ArticleAbsa partners with Showmax to stream Tyla’s encore concert across 44 African...
Absa, a proudly Pan-African bank, is thrilled to announce its associate partnership with Showmax to stream the highly anticipated final encore of Tyla’s homecoming concert to fans across 44 countries....
View ArticleAbsa gears up for the iconic 21st edition of the Absa Cape Epic, with the...
As we prepare for the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, our journey kicks off with the highly anticipated Team Absa Training Camp, which is scheduled from 23 to 26 January 2025 at the Absa Karkloof Country Club in...
View ArticleAbsa strengthens its position as Africa’s leading employer, proudly awarded...
Absa is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, it has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2025 by the prestigious Top Employer Institute (TEI) across six key African markets –...
View ArticleFrom the Groundbreakers to the Game Changers: 10th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA...
The countdown has begun. Mark your calendars for March 5, 2025, as the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit returns for its landmark 10th edition. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Time Square,...
View ArticleAbsa Strengthens Commitment to Youth Development through the Absa St...
Absa is proud to announce its partnership with the St Stithians U/16 Basketball Tournament, reinforcing our commitment to youth empowerment through sports, education, employability, and...
View ArticleAbsa Empowers the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in South Africa: A...
Absa reaffirms its commitment to fostering youth entrepreneurship in South Africa by delivering innovative business support solutions. This initiative, anchored on our belief in the power of growth,...
View ArticleAbsa Joins B20 South Africa as a Diamond Sponsor
Promoting Africa’s Perspective on Global Economic Policy As a pan-African business with key interests in shaping economic policy and fostering connections between global regions, Absa has proudly...
View ArticleAbsa 1 Year Anniversary of Your Story Matters
Celebrating Success: ‘Your Story Matters’ boosts Brand Consideration and contributes to a shifting brand value by a R700 million increase in its first year. Celebrating the first anniversary of Absa’s...
View ArticlePartners Absa and Cars.co.za Host Awards Highlighting the Maturity of SA’s...
On 27 February 2025 Absa proudly hosted its second instalment of the Cars Awards in partnership with Cars.co.za, South Africa’s foremost motoring awards programme, which celebrates the very best in the...
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