Powering progress. Connecting economies. That’s how we are invested in your story. Contact us Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > SARA Rail Conference 2025 26 – 29 August 2025 SARA Rail Conference 2025 Rail plays a vital role in Africa’s economic development. It connects regions, unlocks trade corridors, and creates access to opportunities. As a proud sponsor of the Southern African Railway Association (SARA) Rail Conference and Exhibition, Absa is proud to be part of a platform dedicated to accelerating the continent’s transport evolution. With deep experience in project finance and public sector partnerships, we provide innovative funding solutions for sustainable infrastructure, from cross-border projects to greener mobility. Together, we’re helping build a more inclusive, connected Africa. We are invested in your story and we invite you to write it with us. Click to watch: As Absa, we are committed to funding projects that advance transportation and drive economic growth across the continent. Join our investor panel discussions at the SARA Rail Conference The latest in Public Sector Broadening your perspectives for funding projects that advance transportation and drive economic growth across the continent. PUBLIC SECTOR Africa’s mineral wealth must fuel its own factories, not the world’s To escape the trap of raw mineral exports, Africa must build a regionally integrated beneficiation and manufacturing ecosystem, powered by the AfCFTA and a new industrial hub-and-spoke model Read more PUBLIC SECTOR Why DFIs can enable public and private investment for SADC rail expansion Across Southern Africa, thousands of kilometres of Cape gauge railway lines run through bustling cities, between green valleys, and alongside grassy savannahs. A reminder left of rail’s dominance a few decades ago, the picture looks very different today. Read more Meet our experts We are committed to strategically collaborating with you to power Africa’s potential, and accelerate the continent’s transport evolution. Clyde Oakes Head of Public Sector ARO Mornè Visagie Head, Structured Assets Finance Nkululeko Kwalo Coverage Banker, Public Sector State Owned Companies Thato Masenya Coverage Banker, Public Sector State Owned Companies Let us contact you Our representatives will get back to you in 3 working days Contact Form Share your details with us and a banking expert will get in touch you at your convenience. CONTACT INFORMATION Name Surname Job title Company name Company e-mail address Contact number (with country code) Are you an existing Absa client? Yes No I would like to sign up for marketing communications from Absa CIB Continue By clicking Continue, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.
