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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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2024

Navigating 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), due to...

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2024

The 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...

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2024

Africa’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...

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2024

Increased Competition is Redefining Luxury and Affordability in the SA Automotive Sector

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 the...

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2024

A collaborative journey towards the Sustainable Development Goals

By Punki Modise In today's world, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global call to action, urging all...

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2024

The rise of generative AI gives Africa another leapfrog opportunity

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), which is capable of producing conversational text, code, images, video and audio, provides Africa with another opportunity to leapfrog older technologies and enhance its development –...

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2024

Embed inclusivity to address problems affecting African economies

Inclusivity is a word that has been echoing in our collective narratives. When we speak of inclusivity, we are referencing not just economic indicators, but a way of living and...

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2023

Absa Group contributes to the SAMLIT EWG Corruption report

Absa is proud to have played a leading role in the Corruption Expert Working Group (EWG) tasked with conducting essential research in support of raising awareness about the increase in...

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2023

Group Data Privacy

Know your data privacy rights Absa is committed to handling all personal information in the right way, for the right reasons, and to treating our customers, employees and third parties'...

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2023

Driving meaningful change through sustainable transformation

By Jeanett Modise, Chief People Office, Absa Group The emphasis on rights and equality in the workplace has never been more pronounced and important than it is today. We are...

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