EVENTS | 27 APRIL 2021 South Africa Freedom Day Online ceremony Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > South Africa Freedom Day Online ceremony SHARE The SA High Commission in collaboration with the SACHAM-sg invited guests and fellow South Africans to join an online ceremony where they shared insights into the success achieved and pay tribute to a magnificent country and democracy We celebrated Freedom Day by showcasing the success of South African business across Southeast Asia. In true South African spirit we shared insights about our achievements, and showed tribute to our beautiful country and its thriving democracy. This virtual event was made possible by contributions made from both the public sector and the private sector, as well as by our Board Members, who are currently stationed between Singapore and South Africa. Thank you to the 160 people who joined us across 4 continents. Missed the live event? Watch to see the message we shared. https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Reports RISK MANAGEMENT Widespread progress in African financial markets Absa Africa Financial Markets Index scores rise for majority of the countries Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Africa’s promising financial future is in its own hands Jeff Gable, Chief Economist and Anthony Kirui, Head of Global Markets, Ex.SA at Absa CIB explore the current state of Africa’s financial market development and emphasise why recent progress is likely to lead to improved access to financing in the years ahead. Read more AFMI 2023 AFMI highlights Africa is already unlocking its potential The release of the seventh iteration of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) demonstrates that the continent is rapidly maturing and is no longer simply taking the first steps on a developmental journey. Instead, we can see clear signs that the true potential of the continent is being unlocked. Read more