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2024

Breaking the trail for the 20th anniversary of the Absa Cape Epic!

The Absa Cape Epic, Africa's untamed mountain-biking (MTB) race, is the premier mountain-bike stage race in the world. The 20th edition of the Absa Cape Epic, taking place from 17...

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2024

Absa Group Reports Resilient Earnings in Tough Environment; Underlying Business Strong and Growing

*Salient points Revenue increased 8% to R104.5 billion Operating costs increased 10% to R54.5 billion Cost-to-income ratio increased to 52.1% (from 51%) Pre-provision profit increased 6% to R50.1 billion Impairments...

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2024

Visa Partners with Absa to Launch 2024 She’s Next Programme

Global leader in payments technology, Visa, has announced its collaboration with Absa for the 2024 She’s Next programme.  She’s Next programme is a global advocacy programme that aims to support...

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2024

Absa declares bold new business & brand promise across all of its markets

Repositioned brand marks a commitment to a more human-centred, empathetic approach to banking, backed by an intuitive and seamless customer experience   Absa has today launched its repositioned brand to...

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2024

Absa Wins 2023 BEE Deal of the Year Award for its B-BBEE Transaction

Absa Group is proud to have been named the winner of the BEE Deal of the Year at the prestigious annual DealMakers awards on 13 February 2024. The award, sponsored...

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2024

Absa Raises R1.5 million for sustainable food gardens, bringing green initiatives to schools across five provinces through the Absa Run Your City Series

Absa has reaffirmed its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves, by launching sustainable food gardens in schools across five provinces. As the proud title sponsor...

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2024

Absa Group confirms expansion into China with new office

Absa Group today announced its physical expansion into the People’s Republic of China with the opening of a new non-banking subsidiary in Beijing. The non-banking subsidiary is now open, with...

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2024

Absa leaves a lasting legacy in Karkloof, transforming lives and empowering the community

Absa, a proudly Pan-African bank, hosted its annual Team Absa Training Camp at Karkloof Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal from 25 to 28 January in preparation for the 2024 Absa Cape...

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2024

Absa steps forward as title sponsor for the African Icons Invitational: a commitment to support South African police families

Absa is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship of the African Icons Invitational, an annual cycling charity event set to take place from 22 to 25 February 2024, amid the...

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2024

Absa Bank Retains Top Employer Certification for Third Consecutive Year Across Five Markets

A growing number of Absa’s workforce comprises of boomerang employees Absa is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Top Employer for 2023 by the prestigious Top Employer Institute...

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