Africa Rail Conference: 27 - 28 June 2023 Africa's sustainable railway industry in transit Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Africa Rail Conference Bridging the gap to drive growth for the continent 27 - 28 June 2023 Africa Rail Conference As a Pan-African bank, we seek to explore the power of rail, as one of the most effective ways of moving people and goods across countries on the continent, helping to grow and develop economies. We are committed to collaborating with our clients at Africa Rail 2023, to get on the right track to sustainably grow Africa’s railway industry through our innovative finance solutions and expertise. Watch as Nkululeko Kwalo, Coverage Banker and Mornè Visagie, Head of Structured Asset Finance unpack how we, as a bank are supporting the railway industry Related Articles Unlocking your potential with insight and sustainable solutions. PUBLIC SECTOR Why Budget 2025 Must Reignite SA’s Industrial and Services Sectors At the inception of South Africa's sixth administration in 2019, government took a bold decision to replace the annual Industrial Policy Action Plans (IPAPs) with sector-specific master plans. Read more RESOURCES AND ENERGY Evolving Supplier Development Alongside the Future of African Mining In the late '80s, Anglo American pioneered an innovative supplier development model in South Africa. Read more PUBLIC SECTOR It’s a Go for Governance: How Banks can responsibly connect Global Donor Organisations and SMEs Almost five years since that first terrifying lockdown, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the African continent are still feeling the impact of the global pandemic. Read more PUBLIC SECTOR Breaking barriers to female leadership in the South African financial sector It isn’t for lack of ambition or ability that women in corporate South Africa find the C-suite doors often shut. Read more PUBLIC SECTOR Supporting Women Entrepreneurs to close the finance chasm Broadening our horizons. Cementing our purpose. Crafting our stories. These are the things all women want to do, yet for many across Africa, there are persistent obstacles preventing us from fully realising our potential. Read more PUBLIC SECTOR Financing Frontiers: Navigating SME Financing Dynamics with DFIs A single catalytic loan. For many South African SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), this can be the difference between barely covering expenses and the start of a profitable, multimillion-rand operation. Read more Set up a meeting with our experts Get tailored advice on the right products, services and funding solutions for your business banking needs. Effortless online booking Use our convenient online tool to book your meeting with a corporate banking expert Customised to your needs Tailor your session by choosing a meeting time which suits you. Tell us what your business needs are and we will put you in touch with the right Absa expert Private & confidential We guarantee that all information shared and all meeting sessions are secure and confidential. Meet our experts