Absa Group

Today we celebrated Youth month & International SME Day as Young African Entrepreneurs Institute - YAEI and Absa Group launch the 2024 YAEI x Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme. In light of the celebration, the event also spotlighted the Emerging30 Innovators Enterprise Development Programme, a YAEI initiative which resulted from the 2023 YAEI x Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Week. We look to embarking on this exciting journey ahead! #YouthDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #YAEI #FutureLeaders #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment

We have concluded further agreements of US$501 million with the MIGA, a member of the The World Bank Group, freeing up additional financial capacity for investments in climate finance in several of the countries in which we operate in Africa. This brings the total amount of guarantees to US$1 billion. The agreement underscores our commitment to being an active #ForceForGood as it builds on our commitment to financing activities that enhance economic activity and promote sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dDa2hEVg

New technologies are allowing for the capture of harmful gases that can be converted into biogas – ultimately allowing for conversion into electricity. With the right thinking about carbon capture, we could turn harmful gases into sources of energy, but also dispose of waste which would enhance the livelihoods of those living in affected communities. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/d-i4ZXTc #AfricaExpertise #AEF2024 Shirley Webber Absa Group

With the theme: "Energy Systems of the Future – Balancing Africa's Needs with Global Goals“, the 2024 Africa Energy Forum will bring four interactive discussions that will cover pivotal topics in the energy space. Join our team of experts as they share their insights on the future of the energy sector in the African continent in 2024. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e4dkcEXJ #AfricaExpertise #AEF2024 Anand Naidoo Shirley Webber Chetan Jeeva Theuns Ehlers

At Absa, we believe in being an active force for good. Our approach is backed by driving positive change not only through our financial services but also by leading the way in sustainable business practices. In an insightful feature in the Daily Maverick, Punki Modise, our Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, explains how we embed sustainability into every facet of our operations. From setting ambitious targets in our climate pillar to aligning our executive functions with sustainability goals, we’re committed to making a tangible impact to help keep our story going. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dVyYBRbB

The youth is the future and technological innovation is shaping that future narrative. We live in an incredible tech-driven world and it is only going to keep getting more advanced. With these advancements comes an increasing need for cyber security, an area of skills that we face a global shortage of. This is partly because there is a skills gap in cybersecurity that we need to remedy.   Manoj Puri, our Absa Group Chief Security Officer, was a panel member in the OECD Centre for Skills webinar, Bridging the Cyber security Skill Gap, at our Absa Cybersecurity Academy. “Through this educational initiative, we help the youth build their future by nurturing and educating 20 students in the cyber security sector. For five years now, our academy has been empowering young people, uplifting underprivileged communities and focusing on the role a strong diversity can play in writing a story of prosperity.”   It’s time to be a part of making a difference and investing in our youth so that they can reach their fullest potential and capabilities. Let’s help them write their story.   Watch the full webinar to get a deeper understanding of the cybersecurity skills gap and to learn more about our initiatives to bridge that gap.   Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dhBAryMN #YourStoryMatters

Every story is a chapter in the larger story of progress. This #YouthDay, we brought a community together to celebrate in the making of Ntokozo Mlaba’s, a young cinematic entrepreneur’s, success story, and watched as he turned his visions into reality with the premiere screening of his film Mapantsula. The winner of the Young Filmmaker Award at the 2024 Joburg Film Festival, which we’re also an official sponsor of, Ntokozo is evidence of how the stories of our youth positively impact their communities. Events like these allow us to recognise young entrepreneurial talent while also doing our part to bring communities together, as we aspire to be an active force for good in everything we do. Here’s to the bravery of the youth to share and express the emotions of the past and their aspirations for a better future. For more info: https://lnkd.in/dWas_XcF statements/2024/the-peoples-biskop/ #YourStoryMatters #ThePeoplesBiskop #ForceForGood Actor Spaces Umphakathi Artists

Today, we join millions of South Africans in celebrating the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Congratulations to the President and to all South Africans as we commemorate 30 years of democracy. #SAInauguration2024 #YourStoryMatters #SouthAfrica30 #PeopleInauguration #PresidentialInauguration2024 Images courtesy of the South African Government

Today, we honour the sacrifices of the past, celebrate the achievements of the present, and empower the aspirations for the future. To the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, your story contributes to the prosperity of South Africa. Let’s continue to uplift and support our youth across Africa, ensuring their stories are heard and their potential is realised. #YouthDay #YourStoryMatters

Our youth are the next generation of creators and innovators. Their stories of today are the successes of tomorrow. This #YouthDay, we’re taking our support of the Johannesburg Film Festival a step further by recognising and honouring entrepreneurial talent like Ntokozo Mlaba, the Young Filmmaker Award winner at this year’s Festival. Join us for a free premiere screening of his film, Mapantsula, today, 15 June 2024 at the YMCA in Orlando East. Stories like Ntokozo’s inspire others and deserve to be celebrated. By making this event accessible at the YMCA, a local community centre that provides essential services and programmes to empower local youth, we ensure everyone can participate – because every story matters. For more info: https://bit.ly/3Vskseu and follow us to learn more about our youth-empowering initiatives and how we aim to write their stories with them. #YourStoryMatters #ThePeoplesBiskop #ForceForGood