Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

The African Blockchain Report 2023 aims to highlight significant trends and players within the digital and inclusive blockchain environment in Africa. Watch as Rob Downes, Head of Digital Assets and Monique Conradie, Head of Non-Banking Financial Institutions, share Absa’s journey with Blockchain and why blockchain is important to Absa. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3zKajTf #AfricaExpertise Rob Downes CV VC CV Labs

We are proud to have played a significant role as Lead Transaction Advisor for Emtel Limited’s Initial Public Offer on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, the first by a telecommunications company in Mauritius. For this transaction, we leveraged our Pan-African footprint to offer Emtel best-in-class transaction execution and advice. We are proud to have supported this transaction, which is part of our story of enabling the growth of Africa’s Capital Markets. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3XSgI9d #AfricaExpertise Hasnen Varawalla Vincent Chui Samira Hassanally Lizelle Bouwer Matthew Manuel

We are pleased to have acted as sole M&A Advisor to Alviva, in their disposal of Datacentrix to Convergence Partners and Datacentrix management. This transaction, which will accelerate communications access across the continent, aligns with our purpose of continued support for transformational deals enabled by our ability to provide a full suite of services, including advisory services and acquisition funding. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3xNt4Vt #AfricaExpertise James M. Christopher Biggs Trevor Marufu Lefa Moeketsi CA(SA) Paolo Bellini CA(SA) Kabelo Buluwana (ACMA, CGMA)

The Trailblazer Learnership Programme is a 12-month programme where 50 graduates have been selected from different institutions and enrolled in a formal qualification, as well as expose them to the various areas within Corporate and Investment Banking. The programme will equip the learners with both specialised and transferable skills that will enhance their employability and career prospects. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3xNzP9H #AfricaExpertise John Molanda Ross Wilson Themba T. Bohani Hlungwane Lizzy Shikishi Mapule Mofokeng koena masoga Natasha (Salik) Pillay Michelle Knowles

Breaking news: Absa Corporate and Investment Banking joins CV VC as the publishing partner of the CV VC Africa Blockchain Report (Q1 2023 - Q2 2024), coming July 16th! Pre-order your copy of the report now: https://lnkd.in/dNf-BcP2 CV VC has partnered with Absa Corporate and Investment Banking for the launch of the CV VC Africa Blockchain Report. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, is a leading financial services provider across Africa, bringing their expertise in innovative funding solutions and sustainability initiatives to this collaboration. ⚖️ The report includes a detailed overview of the diverse African regulatory landscape, provided by NODO. This section will highlight the key policies across the continent impacting the blockchain industry and how governments are promoting the adoption of the technology. Our report covers venture funding activities across the continent and unpacks the projects building in Web3 in Africa and how traditional industries are entering the blockchain scene. 🚀 With the official launch date on July 16th, pre-order this free report to discover the future of blockchain in Africa: https://lnkd.in/dNf-BcP2 #AfricaBlockchainReport #Investment #Blockchaincommunity

We are pleased to have acted as Subscriber and Mandated Lead Arranger for Convergence Partners and the Datacentrix management team in their 100%, acquisition of Datacentrix from the Alviva Group. Through this transaction, synergies will be realized through Datacentrix’s capabilities and Convergence Partners’ experience in private equity, which is poised to deliver immense value to clients across Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. Discover more: bit.ly/3VOUfHy #AfricaExpertise Pamela Mainama CA(SA) Jaap Muller Colin Gilmartin Sive Madolo Kagiso Maine

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully facilitated the closure of a remarkable USD155m financing for QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine (Pty) Ltd  in Karibib, Namibia. This milestone marks a significant boost for the mine, as it paves the way for increased gold production and employment opportunities in the region. Absa CIB acted as a joint MLA and hedge provider, our team is proud to have played a pivotal role in enabling this transaction. We continue to drive impactful partnerships that fuel growth and progress. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUx6592r #AfricaExpertise Vivian Groenewald Rajendranath Sham Zwano Nxumalo CA(SA), CFA

With generation capacity now being extended to private power producers, this creates a structural shift in the market. Instead of a single power producer, we now have multiple Independent Power Producers (IPPs) selling power to utilities, and also directly to corporate customers Head of Resources and Project Finance, Theuns Ehlers unpacks. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/d7wWb4Nd #AfricaExpertise #AEF2024 Theuns Ehlers Absa Group

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. While the improvement is welcomed, it marked the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark. Following a strong start to the second quarter, as also reflected in solid growth in official manufacturing production data, May and June have been disappointing. However, with prevailing political uncertainty expected to diminish, there is hope that domestic and global demand could improve amid anticipated monetary policy easing. Miyelani Maluleke #AfricaExpertise

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. While the improvement is welcomed, it marked the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark. Following a strong start to the second quarter, as also reflected in solid growth in official manufacturing production data, May and June have been disappointing. However, with prevailing political uncertainty expected to diminish, there is hope that domestic and global demand could improve amid anticipated monetary policy easing. Miyelani Maluleke #AfricaExpertise