Growing Africa by growing business Speak to our experts Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Growing Africa by growing business SHARE Small-Medium Enterprises are strategic drivers to most African economies and the livelihoods of many. However, more needs to be done to support these cornerstones of growth across the continent. Unpacking some of the challenges experienced by SMEs such as access to funding for SMEs, the impact of AfCFTA (Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement) in driving intra Africa trade volumes and how we can best capture the opportunity and various solutions to address the funding gap. Connect with us and leverage our deep expertise as a Pan-African bank, to enable your business to grow exponentially across the continent. John Molanda, Head of Transactional Banking Sales at Absa CIB, explores how Absa has been working towards closing the trade finance gap for SMEs. Regional Head of Transactional Banking Sales for Absa CIB, Sejeng Motlhako, explains the advantages of investing in African SMEs and the opportunities they present. https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles COMMERCIAL PROPERTY East Africa’s Real Estate Market Primed for Those Who Know It Best In 2023, a financing deal quietly redrew the boundaries of East Africa’s real estate playbook. Acorn Holdings Limited secured KES 6.7 billion from Absa Group and Absa Bank Kenya to develop ten purpose-built student accommodation sites across Nairobi. Read more Podcasts What shapes emerging market currencies? How do macro and market themes shape emerging market currencies like the rand – and what does that mean for your business? Find out in this episode of our Coffee Break Commerce podcast. RISK MANAGEMENT Unlocking Growth Through Dynamic Supply Chain Finance Sudeera Harduth, Head: Supply Chain Finance Product Management, TxB Trade and Working Capital, Absa CIB, and Shanelle Maharaj, Manager: Operations, TxB Trade and Working Capital, Absa CIB, explain why cash flow remains king for business and unpack the value of bespoke supply chain financing solutions. Read more
