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“It’s around transforming traditional banking relationships to ones where we’re creating partnerships. Those partnerships will be built on empathy and mutual respect.” Motlatsi Mthimunye, Head of Investment Banking Division at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking on the first episode of Africa Impact Matters, hosted by Stephen Grootes. Watch the full episode here: https://ow.ly/oX9M50TnZAK #YourStoryMatters #AbsaCIB

Stephen Grootes learns more about Absa CIB’s new ethos “Invested in Your Story” and positioning as a banking partner that’s driven by empathy and is committed to delivering more personalised solutions, strategic insights, and proactive support to its clients. All this and more in the first episode of Africa Impact Matters, a video podcast brought to you by Absa Corporate and Investment Banking and 702. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/4LTy50T29T6 #YourStoryMatters #AbsaCIB

The African Continental Free Trade Area presents immense opportunities. However, enhancing infrastructure such as roads, railways, and ports across the continent will be key to maximising its potential for efficient and cost-effective trade between countries. Listen to Crystal Orderson as she explores the opportunities and developments with the AfCFTA in episode 5 of the RMB Africa Focus series, presented by RMB - Rand Merchant Bank https://ow.ly/rOHq50SmvSt #RMBAfricaFocus #WindowOfOpportunity #Sponsored

Africa holds 30% of the world's mineral reserves, including substantial quantities of gold, platinum, cobalt, diamonds, and uranium. Can responsible resource management spur economic growth and combat challenges like the "resource curse"? Join Crystal Orderson as she delves into these topics and more in episode 4 of the RMB Africa Focus series, presented by RMB - Rand Merchant Bank https://ow.ly/hVpS50SbFSU #RMBAfricaFocus #WindowOfOpportunity #Sponsored

With over 1.4 billion consumers, the African market is ripe for investment - leveraging the private sector to boost development through innovative models like PPPs. The African Continental Free Trade Area could be a game changer. Crystal Orderson unpacks the role of PPPs in Africa's infrastructure financing gap in this episode of Africa's investment potential RMB the RMB Africa Focus series, brought to you by RMB - Rand Merchant Bank https://bit.ly/3UTOZBR #RMBAfricaFocus #WindowOfOpportunity  #Sponsored

Sustainable finance is important for Africa's infrastructure needs. As the population grows and cities get bigger, there is a greater need for better infrastructure. Africa needs banks to help get "sustainable debt" like green bonds to pay for things like transportation, water, and energy systems. Read More: https://ow.ly/7GAl50RI6kC The #RMBAfricaFocus series with Crystal Orderson is brought to you by RMB - Rand Merchant Bank #WindowOfOpportunity #Sponsored

Africa is set to remain the second fastest-growing region after Asia. Technology is seen as a major driver of this growth, with a focus on digitalisation and an expected surge in users reaching over 1.1 billion by 2029. Increased access to mobile technology has enabled the rise of digital banking and financial inclusion on the continent. Africa's agricultural sector is also embracing technology to increase yields, ensure food security and drive economic growth. If you missed Crystal Orderson speaking about innovation and tech in Africa, be sure to catch up on the discussion on PrimediaPlus: https://ow.ly/oTLK50RElKx The #RMBAfricaFocus series with Crystal Orderson is brought to you by RMB - Rand Merchant Bank #WindowOfOpportunity #Sponsored