Articles about Absa

Home Affairs’ digital drive expands to more banks

Standard Bank is the latest financial institution to make smart IDs and passports available via its app, with Absa in discussions.

Absa shifts from agentic AI experimentation to execution

The financial services provider is increasingly deploying agentic artificial intelligence-based tools, while upgrading existing solutions.

GirlCodeHack 2025 registration now open

Registration for GirlCodeHack 2025 is now open for tertiary students and recent graduates.

Absa’s data empowerment journey

A data analytics training programme was initiated within Absa Financial Control, delivered by Keyrus, to enhance existing skills.

Cyber security industry urged to give inexperienced but certified youth a chance

The global shortage of skilled cyber security workers has a ripple effect on markets, including SA.

Standard Bank Group’s Kenny Fihla heads to rival Absa

Both banks issue statements about the development, with Fihla expected to fill Absa’s group CEO position in June 2025.

PayShap prompts SA banks to cut instant payment charges

Local banks have reduced their own charges for instant transfers so that the charges are the same as that of PayShap.

#ITWebAI2025: Leveraging AI for operational and customer journey transformation

Muhammad Ali Bhikhan, managing executive and CIO for Absa Regional Operations, will highlight AI’s growing role in banking and its potential to reshape the industry.

Absa champions emerging tech talent at Wired4Women Awards

The Rising Star in Tech Award will spotlight a woman under 35 who is making impressive strides in using cutting-edge technologies.

Local banks expect bumper Black Friday online sales

SA’s improved economic landscape and growing customer confidence in online shopping will boost Black Friday weekend online sales, say banks.

Mulilo raises R7bn for battery energy storage projects

Debt financing has been secured through a consortium of local lenders, including Standard Bank and Absa.

ITWeb TV: Inside Absa’s digital transformation and where to next

From mainframes to quantum computing, Absa Group CIO Johnson Idesoh provides an overview of the bank’s outlook on some key technologies.