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 RISK MANAGEMENT London Investment week 2024 As we mark 30 years of democracy in South Africa, the London Investment Week provides a dynamic platform for fostering deeper collaboration between South Africa and the United Kingdom. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Making the case for East Africa With opportunities for infrastructure development, a wealth of natural resources and a growing consumer market, East Africa is an increasingly attractive investment option. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT FX Hedging in the Age of Big Data and AI Digital technologies like AI and machine learning highlight why corporate treasurers need a data-enabled FX provider. Read more
