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Absa Banks On The Creator Economy With AMPD Studios Partnership
📸: Supplied Absa Group has announced a strategic partnership with Johannesburg-based AMPD Studios to unlock economic opportunities within South Africa’s creator economy. Moving away from the “side hustle” narrative, the collaboration provides young creatives with critical financial tools, literacy, and structured support. The initiative aims to combat rising youth unemployment by treating digital content, music,…
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Absa Partners With #RedFest2025 To Celebrate Stories Of The Youth
As Youth Month kicks off, Absa is proud to spotlight its growing portfolio of programmes and partnerships that uplift and invest in South Africa’s youth. From entrepreneurship development and workplace readiness to creative expression and digital empowerment, Absa’s Youth Month campaign is designed to equip young people with the tools, confidence, and platforms to thrive.…
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Young Creatives Use Storytelling To Drive Social Change With ABSA
In this story, we highlight the fifth episode of a new YouTube series, The ‘I Grew It’ Show with Absa, that profiles young South African entrepreneurs using storytelling to drive social change and shape culture. Key Takeaways From This 👇🏾 Read the full press release below: 👇🏾 Discover how three young creatives are using storytelling…
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The 22nd Absa Champagne In Africa Festival Celebrates French Elegance And African Spirit
The 2024 Absa Champagne in Africa Festival invites guests to a luxurious escape on November 8 at Summer Place in Sandton. Presented by Absa, the festival promises a day of indulgence with an unmatched selection of champagnes, culinary delights, and cultural experiences. An annual favorite, this year’s festival brings a celebration of both the elegance…
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Absa Gallery Joins Forces with YMT to Tackle eWaste Crisis Through Art and Awareness
eWaste has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with millions of tons of discarded electronic devices improperly disposed of each year. Recognizing the need to address this issue in a unique and engaging way, the Absa Gallery has partnered with YMT (You Made This), an art-based initiative centered on…
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Museum Of The New Hymns For The Confused At Absa Gallery
Absa Gallery, in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), has opened its doors for a solo exhibition by Phoka Nyokong, the 2019 Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto award winner. Phoka showcased his latest art collection, titled “Museum of New Hymns for the Confused.” These paintings were produced while he was in residency at…
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2022 Absa L’Atelier Country Draw Results Revealed
On Thursday, 2 June 2022, Absa and the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (a.k.a. SANAVA) hosted the 2022 Absa L’Atelier Country Draw. The draw comprised three groups of four countries each – making it a total of 12 participating countries. This year saw a record-breaking number of registrations – 1804 in total…
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Absa’s Remnant Exhibition Features South Africa’s Most Promising Artists
Pan-African bank, Absa continues its role of shaping the visual art landscape in South Africa as it hosts an exhibition titled Remnant (opened Thursday, 26 August 2021). The exhibition will explore residual remnants of human existence, playing on the title of the exhibition itself and will be hosted on the Absa Art Hot Spot platform. Remnant…
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Absa Art Goes Online With The Launch Of A Unique Virtual Experience Platform
Though 2020 provided its challenges, it was likewise a period of innovation and technological progression. The pandemic has allowed Absa to advance their digital art presence with the launch of the Absa Art Hot Spot. This unique virtual experience platform makes it possible for Absa to host live events such as webinars, art exhibitions, art masterclasses,…
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ABSA Reveals New Campaign Highlighting Brand Promise “We Do More So You Can”
Absa Retail and Business Banking has unveiled their latest campaign centered on their promise “We Do More So You Can“. The campaign seeks to reinforce the idea that consumers are familiar with namely, “Africanacity” and imbue it with more meaning. Africanacity is a term that was coined by Absa, referring to the uniquely African ability…
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“RESISTANCE IS US”: An Intergenerational Visual Conversation Opens At The Absa Gallery.
Resistance is us: an intergenerational visual conversation, curated by Aysha Waja and Simon Radebe, has opened at the Absa Art Gallery. The exhibition will run until 24 January 2020. The title of the exhibition was inspired by the song Glory by rapper Common and singer John Legend, recorded for the American historical drama film Selma that recounts the voting…
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Banele Khoza Exhibition Seeking Love, Opens At The Absa Gallery
The Absa Gallery launched the Seeking Love exhibition by Absa L’Atelier 2017 Gerard Sekoto winner Banele Khoza on 17 March 2019. The exhibition will run until 26 April 2019. “This exhibition is an open love letter to whoever is watching or reading my work – also to God/All/The universe. I am confessing that I am ready, and…
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Absa Gallery Showcases Bag Factory’s Finest
Absa Gallery is proud to host the tête-à-tête group exhibition by current and former artists of the Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, which debuted on 10 February and will run until 8 March as a candid reflection of the relationship between artists and their craft. As Romanian-French playwright Eugène Ionesco famously said, “A work of art is above all…
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Safely Shop Online This Black Friday And Cyber Monday
More and more consumers are now opting for greater convenience by shopping online. With 45% of digitally connected consumers in South Africa claiming to have bought products online in 2017, information security fears remain one of the major concerns and barriers for potential online shoppers. “Online shopping has changed the consumer market exponentially by providing…
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