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To commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on the 3rd of December annually, we held an interactive workshop to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Creating a workplace that’s inclusive of people from all backgrounds is central to our organisation, and to ensure that we support equity in the workplace, we partnered with Equity Line to support our efforts. The event was an initiative by our Transformation and Sustainability division and gave insight into the lived experiences of people with disabilities and how we can make our workplace more inclusive. Here are a few pointers: • Always speak to the person with a disability directly and not to the person accompanying them. • Don’t make assumptions – people with disabilities are capable of supporting themselves with minimal assistance. • Use terms like “Persons with disability” and “wheelchair user” • Do not perceive people with disabilities as less able and allow them to pursue academics and other disciplines. #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD #IDPD2024 #AfricanBank #AudacityToBelieve

Introducing PayShap Request – a new service that allows customers to send and receive payment requests to get paid or to pay. Payment requests are sent instantly. Once approved by the receiver, payment requests are paid instantly. The services is available on the African Bank App, which can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/dkpM-jjy #PayShap #AfricanBank #AudacityToBelieve Ts and Cs apply.

"As the Scheme Operator for PayShap, BankservAfrica is excited to lead the way in modernising South Africa’s payment ecosystem,” says Stephen Linnell, CEO of BankservAfrica. PayShap Request has the potential to transform how payments are initiated and paid, offering faster, more efficient solutions that reduce reliance on cash, promote financial inclusion, and accelerate economic activity. Read more: https://bit.ly/3CUXqaI #PayShap #NowThatsShap #ShapWhatWhat African Bank FNB South Africa Investec Standard Bank South Africa

Congratulations to Victor Masha, winner of our WIN a Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL competition who won a brand-new Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL simply for using PayShap to send money. We introduced PayShap as a payment method for our customers earlier this year so that they can experience the convenience of sending and receiving money using PayShap, directly from the African Bank App. #PayShap #AfricanBank #AudacityToBelieve

Congratulations Sophestery Mafavuke, winner of the PayShap SA WIN a car competition who drove off in a brand-new Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL! PayShap is a safe and convenient way to send and receive money and it’s available through the African Bank app. The competition was launched to create awareness around the introduction of PayShap to African Bank customers and reward them for trying out the new service. #PayShap #AfricanBank #AudacityToBelieve

We have the winner of our internal PayShap SA WIN A Suzuki Swift competition! Mr. Hendric Moabi drove off in his new car on Tuesday, 26 November. He had this to say about winning the competition and his experience when using PayShap to send money to friends and family: “I feel honored and excited to be the internal winner. It’s a great recognition, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity,” he said. “Using PayShap was or is incredibly convenient and efficient. It made transferring money quick and seamless, with no need for complex details. I’d highly recommend it to others because it’s reliable, user-friendly, and saves time for everyday transactions.” #PayShap #AfricanBank #AudacityToBelieve

At a bank created for the people, by the people, serving the people, the common denominator is, of course, people. Our employees are our most valued asset, and the individuals we serve motivate our actions and decisions. Our inaugural Audacious Achievers Gala Dinner is our way of rewarding and recognizing the exceptional performance of our team as we strive to fulfil our purpose of advancing lives. Audacious Achievers are African Bankers who go above and beyond their duties, consistently commit to excellence, and uphold our values in every interaction. The Audacious Achievers Recognition Programme acknowledges these outstanding individuals throughout the year with luxury quarterly getaways, recognition certificates, and Audacious Rewards points. This program is part of our enhanced Employee Value Proposition, which aims to foster a high-performance culture and nurture stewards of an audacious legacy. What makes the Audacious Achievers Programme particularly special is that our Achievers are nominated by their peers. The African Bankers set the high standards we aspire to achieve within this movement manifesting as a bank. Our Gala Dinner took place at The Westcliff, an iconic venue where we celebrated both the pioneers who founded African Bank and those who continue to follow in their footsteps. Our heritage inspires us not only in terms of our strategic goals but also in shaping the kind of African Bankers we aspire to be. The highlight of the evening was the exciting reveal of an overseas trip for our Audacious Achievers! Soon, these standout performers will prepare their passports for a journey to Greece, Italy, and Turkey aboard the luxury cruise liner, Sun Princess. It was a fitting tribute to the people making waves at African Bank. Congratulations to all our Audacious Achievers! 💙💚 #AfricanBankGCEOAwards #AudaciousAchievers #Leadership #AudacityToBelieve

"African Bank has announced a net profit of R523m for the 2024 financial year, reflecting a strong performance amid a challenging economic climate."

Representing our Platinum Sponsor African Bank, Gary Markson, Divisional Head of Client Coverage & Business Development at African Bank expressed the entities sentiment toward the JSE SME Rise Capital Matching Initiative saying, "This is always such an exciting day for us as we meet with African Bank's lifeblood, SMEs. This affirms our commitment to this sector, entrepreneurs and SME’s. African Bank was pioneered by entrepreneurs as a bank that would help small business owners. We are highly committed to the Western Cape as one of the regions we operate in and today, we are represented by a team that is ready to engage with every business that is here as we strive to help you reach your next level of growth." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dbXn4H4Q #JSESMERise #JSECapitalMatching2024

During today’s proceedings, Pheliswa Mayekiso, Head of Group Communications and Stakeholder Relations, led a panel discussion on the SME accelerator component of the JSE SME Rise Initiative. Rashid Toefy followed with insights on how technology can aid SMEs in developing effective pitch decks. In closing, Joshua Wolmarans expressed gratitude to all businesses present, emphasizing the value of discussions with potential funders, thanking the JSE team for the instrumental support, as well as the Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Tourism and African Bank for their commitment to fostering SME growth. A special thank you to our platinum sponsor African Bank and Government of the Western Cape, the funders Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov, AltVest Capital, Industrial Development Corporation, National Empowerment Fund Sourcefin(PTY) Ltd ,Equate Advisory, Edge Growth, Business Partners Limited, provincial government, and economic development partners. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dbXn4H4Q #JSESMERise #JSECapitalMatching2024