What happens when brand, purpose, and leadership meet? Sydney Mbhele, Group Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer at @AbsaGroup joined #TheJam984 to unpack brand leadership and impact at scale. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/live/gIn2QAX1gnU… @AbsaKenya

Following a successful pilot in South Africa, @AbsaGroup has expanded the ElevateHer AI Programme to nine additional African markets. In partnership with Microsoft Elevate and Women in Tech, the initiative aims to close the AI skills gender gap More> africabusinesscommunities.co…

Absa Group Trading Update - Year End 31 Dec 2025 •⁠ 2025 guidance unchanged, H2 on track •⁠ 2026 Outlook: Mid-single digit revenue growth •⁠ ROE target: 16-19% (2027-2030) •⁠ Credit loss ratio improving to ~87.5bps in 2026 •⁠ Medium-term NII growth: Upper single digits •⁠ NIM expected to compress slightly in 2026 #Absa #AbsaGroup #TradingUpdate #BankingSector #FinancialResults #SAMarkets #JSE

“Uganda is a high-impact growth market for Absa... We’re not just here to compete—we’re here to lead.” — Kenny Fihla, CEO, @Absa With Uganda positioned at the heart of its regional ambitions, Absa Group under Kenny Fihla is making it clear: this is more than a market—it’s a mission. In his exclusive CEO East Africa Magazine interview, Fihla outlines how Absa intends to: 📎 Unlock capital to fuel local enterprise 📎 Leverage group-wide expertise for national transformation 📎 Partner locally to accelerate economic development 📎 It’s a bold signal of intent from a banking leader committed to long-term impact and regional leadership. Read the full interview here: ceo.co.ug/exclusive-qa-kenny… #KennyFihla #AbsaGroup #InvestUganda #LeadershipInFinance #RegionalGrowth #CEOEastAfrica #QuoteOfTheDay #EconomicTransformation #PurposeDrivenBanking #UnlockingCapital #AfricaForward @munslowd @HNangonzi

#QuoteOfTheDay “I’ve committed to spending around 30% of my time engaging directly with clients...” — Kenny Fihla, CEO, @Absa Group For Kenny Fihla, customer obsession starts at the top. This isn’t just a symbolic gesture—it’s a signal to every leader across Absa Group that prioritising client needs and delivering an exceptional customer experience must be at the heart of the bank’s strategy. In this exclusive interview with CEO East Africa Magazine's Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Fihla intimates how he’s reshaping Absa’s culture—from the C-suite to the frontline—with a renewed focus on: ✅ Listening to clients ✅ Empowering teams ✅ Solving real problems with speed and empathy To get a grip on how Absa Group’s new Chief Executive is steering the bank to become more responsive, win greater customer mindshare, and deliver truly delightful experiences, read the full interview here: ceo.co.ug/exclusive-qa-kenny… #KennyFihla #AbsaGroup #CustomerExperience #ClientCentricity #LeadershipInAction #CEOEastAfrica #TransformingBanking #CustomerObsessed #BankingLeadership #ClientFirst #PurposeDrivenLeadership

"THE REAL DIFFERENTIATOR IS CULTURE—AND HOW THAT CULTURE SHAPES THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE." Last week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Kenny Fihla, the Group CEO of @Absa, for one of his first major media interviews since taking the helm in June 2025. We discussed everything from navigating global and internal volatilities to his personal commitment to dedicating 30% of his time to customer-related matters and so much more. He too, is very optimistic about Absa's impact and market share in Uganda. Fihla is clear-eyed about the future, with a focus on bold leadership, strategic clarity, ESG, digital transformation, and an unwavering commitment to client impact. I loved every bit of the interview; I am sure you will too! Read the full interview here: ceo.co.ug/exclusive-qa-kenny… Thanks, @HNangonzi, @munslowd and @rm_kamuntu for making this possible. #Leadership #AbsaGroup #KennyFihla #AfricaRising #CEOConversations #CustomerExperience #BankingTransformation #ESG #DigitalBanking

Q&A: Absa Group's Kenny Fihla on Steering Absa into its Next Growth Chapter In this exclusive and wide-ranging interview with the @CEOEastAfrica's @StKyamutetera, @Absa's new CEO Kenny Fihla shares his bold strategy for leading Absa into its next growth chapter. He opens up about: 🔹 Driving a customer-first culture and why he will be spending 30% of his time on client-related issues 🔹 How Absa is navigating global volatility while helping clients to do the same 🔹 Strategic priorities around digital transformation, ESG, talent retention, and regional growth 🔹 Why he believes Uganda has the potential to rise from #3 to #1 ... and so much more! From infrastructure finance to future-proofing the bank, Fihla unpacks what it takes to lead with purpose in uncertain times—and why he believes the real growth story is just beginning. Click here to read the full interview now: ceo.co.ug/exclusive-qa-kenny… #KennyFihla #AbsaGroup #AfricanLeadership #CustomerExperience #DigitalBanking #ESG #AfricaRising #BankingLeadership #CEOInterview #FinancialInclusion #GrowthMindset @munslowd @HNangonzi @rm_kamuntu @AbsaUganda @AbsaKenya @AbsaSouthAfrica @AbsaTanzania

Today, Governor Michael Atingi-Ego met with new @AbsaGroup CEO Kenny Fihla, accompanied by Absa Africa Regional Operations CEO Saviour Chibiya and senior executives from @AbsaGroup and @AbsaUganda. 1/

Au niveau africain, seuls quelques pays comme l’Afrique du Sud (Standard Bank, FirstRand, Absa Group) peuvent afficher un secteur aussi bien structuré. ➡ maroc-hebdo.com/article/comm… #SecteurBancaire #AfriqueDuSud #StandardBank #FirstRand #AbsaGroup

#yourstorymatters #beablackstar #gtdc #blackstarexperience #gtdc #absagroup BLACKSTAR MARANATHON OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

Today, I had the incredible honor of being invited by @AbsaSouthAfrica as one of the speakers at their Home Loans Social Selling Masterclass, hosted at the breathtaking @BalwinProp Munyaka Penthouse. The mission was to empower the Home Loans sales team with actionable insights to help them harness the power of social media in their careers. Through interactive discussions, we explored winning tips in the property game, with the goal of elevating personal brands and standing out in the competitive property finance sector. The masterclass brought together an amazing panel of experts from @Meta @LinkedIn @YouTube and property specialists, creating an enriching experience for all involved. #PropertyGame #SocialSelling #Empowerment #AbsaGroup #BalwinProperties #MunyakaPenthouse #CareerDevelopment #PersonalBranding #PropertyFinance

#Q1WithETNOW | LTIMindtree earnings fineprint From margins to growth outlook, Sudhir Chaturvedi of @LTIMindtreeOFCL shares insights; Johnson Idesoh of @AbsaGroup discusses the co's relationship with LTIMindtree @_anishaj @sudhir_chat youtube.com/watch?v=h184jYMd…

Absa's (@absagroup) celebrating 20 years of Cape Epic madness, and this time, they're making it even more awesome with 20 all-women teams! Are you game to ride with the fiercest ladies out there? #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters cape-epic.com

Absa's (@absagroup) celebrating 20 years of Cape Epic madness, and this time, they're making it even more awesome with 20 all-women teams! Are you game to ride with the fiercest ladies out there? #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters cape-epic.com

Riders can expect to tackle 613 challenging kilometres and 16,850 meters of climbing at the 20th anniversary of @absagroup Cape Epic … and the cherry on top, Absa is proud to announce 20 all-women teams! #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters

Excited to see riders tackle the @absagroup Cape Epic for the 20th time with an introduction of 20 all-women teams! Get in on the epic! cape-epic.com #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters

Excited to see riders tackle the @absagroup Cape Epic for the 20th time with an introduction of 20 all-women teams! Get in on the epic! cape-epic.com #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters

With tough terrain and a 20th-anniversary twist, the @absaGroup Cape Epic is bound to be legendary. Follow the action! cape-epic.com #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters

With tough terrain and a 20th-anniversary twist, the @absaGroup Cape Epic is bound to be legendary. Follow the action! cape-epic.com #AbsaCapeEpic #SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters

The South African Trade and Investment Seminar held last week in collaboration with @SACCSK, @AbsaGroup, @KITA and the South African embassy, highlighted South Africa's innovation leadership. At Absa CIB, each partnership is a chapter in our growth story. #AfricaExpertise