Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together, one story at a time

by Ronnie Mbatsane, Managing Executive for SME Business, Absa Relationship Banking

Building partnerships, being part of the solution and reimagining a better tomorrow for our colleagues, customers and communities are ingrained in our DNA at Absa. We want to walk together with our partners to empower Africa’s tomorrow, together, one story at a time.

As key contributors to our society, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a critical part of our strategy, and we strive to cater for their unique needs through financial and non-financial support. In addition, it is vital that we recognise the contribution of women entrepreneurs in job creation and the growth of the South African economy.

... it is vital that we recognise the contribution of women entrepreneurs in job creation and the growth of the South African economy.

One of the ways in which we support women entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential is by meeting their needs holistically through our wide range of innovative products and services and our enterprise development programme. We have a highly experienced team of dedicated sector-specific specialists with an in-depth understanding of the industry within which SMEs operate, offering knowledge, skills and experience as well as personalised services to help them succeed and grow.

Absa is honoured to have collaborated on this project with the Lionesses of Africa. Our long-standing relationship has helped us extend access to training and networking opportunities to women entrepreneurs. It is our hope that this playbook will help you create a thriving small business enabled by services and solutions from Absa.

- Ronnie Mbatsane

For South African women entrepreneurs who want to find out more about funding solutions from Absa, go to: https://www.absa.co.za/business/funding-my-business/short-medium-solutions/explore/, or contact your banker, or contact an Absa Virtual banker via: smevirtualbanker@absa.co.za

Click here to read the Playbook