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Our Stories
We are excited to introduce Absa Voices. This is where we share the views and perspectives of colleagues, subject matter experts from business and stakeholders on a variety of interesting topics.
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2026
Absa Becomes First Bank in Africa to Secure Regulatory Approval for Digital Asset Custody
29 September 2026 Absa Becomes First Bank in Africa to Secure Regulatory Approval for Digital Asset Custody Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset...
2026
Sustainability data is becoming Africa’s next strategic asset
By Mbombo Luhembe Sustainability data is becoming a strategic capability that supports decision-making, transition planning and capital allocation across African markets. For banks, the value of sustainability data lies in...
2026
Digital finance for AI-driven economies: Africa’s role in the next phase of cross-border commerce
21 September 2026 By Mthokozisi Dlamini, Managing Executive: Transactional Banking Sales, Absa CIB and Richard Southey, Managing Executive: Payments as a Service, Absa CIB Digital finance for AI-driven economies: Africa’s...
2026
Affordability and greater choice reshapes South Africa’s vehicle market
17 September 2026 Affordability and greater choice reshapes South Africa’s vehicle market Absa analysis shows changing price, growing competition and shifting consumer preferences are redrawing traditional vehicle segments Affordability is...
2026
Agriculture Has Been Here Before, But Has It Learnt Its Lesson?
16 September 2026 By Abrie Rautenbach, Managing Executive for Agriculture at Absa CIB Agriculture Has Been Here Before, But Has It Learnt Its Lesson? In August 1971, Richard Nixon went...
2026
Weak domestic demand and deteriorating export activity weigh on business confidence – Q3 Absa Manufacturing
15 September 2026 Weak domestic demand and deteriorating export activity weigh on business confidence – Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey Business confidence in the manufacturing sector deteriorated by 4 index points...
2026
Absa calls for investment execution to drive Uganda’s next growth cycle
Absa calls for investment execution to drive Uganda’s next growth cycle London, 14 September 2026: Absa Bank Uganda is calling for greater focus on converting Uganda’s growing pipeline of investment...
2026
When Cash Cannot Move: Why Treasury Is Becoming Central to Africa’s Growth Strategy
7 September 2026 By Themba Rikhotso, Managing Executive, Transactional Banking, Absa CIB When Cash Cannot Move: Why Treasury Is Becoming Central to Africa’s Growth Strategy The global financial crisis left...
2026
Meeting the New Demands of Pension Fund Custody in Africa
By Mosetsana Mahlafunya, Group Head of Absa Investor Services and Francinah Madise, Sector Head, Public Sector (Client Coverage) at Absa CIB The appointment of Absa as Master Custodian to South...
2026
Why Edutainment may be the future of Consumer financial education
By Dr Reaan Immelman, Head of Financial Literacy, Education at Absa Is consumer financial education actually working in South Africa? As someone deeply passionate about financial empowerment this is one...