MONEY SMART WEEK SOUTH AFRICA

Become more educated
about your finances | Tax

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Lisa Kahanovitz

VP Investment Banker at Absa Capital

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Money Smart Week South Africa is a financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering all South Africans to become more educated about their finances. Financial literacy is essential for the growth and development of our Nation.


Lisa Kahanovitz from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking shares the importance of paying tax and explains how the government uses tax revenue to provide services and cater to the needs of the citizens and residents in the country.

Absa-CIB-Author
Lisa Kahanovitz

VP Investment Banker at Absa Capital

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