Absa Bank Kenya PLC has organized a seven-day business tour to Cape Town, South Africa for its business club members.
This will be done through organized site visits and one-on-one business networking sessions leveraging the local Absa Group network.
The week-long tour brings together more than 30 executives to meet and benchmark with South African executives and entrepreneurs to build partnerships and seize potential investment opportunities.
Elizabeth Wasna, Director of Business Banking at Absa Bank Kenya, speaking at the flag-off event, said South Africa offers one of the best potential collaboration hubs for companies to benchmark and merge. said.
“As a growth partner, we are constantly innovating ways to inspire and help small and medium-sized businesses scale their businesses to the next level. We do this by providing opportunities for exposure,” Wasna said.
“South Africa is not only a vibrant economic hub but also offers immense potential for cooperation and investment opportunities across a variety of sectors.”
The tour will expose members to Cape Town's wide range of economic sectors, including cattle farming, fruit growing, wine farming, waste management, renewable energy, building and construction, tourism and manufacturing.
“This work aligns with our larger SME agenda and our four-pronged approach, which includes access to markets, access to information, mentorship and coaching, and access to sustainable finance. . This trip will educate and inform our business customers about viable business opportunities, expand their knowledge and skills, and enhance their expertise upon their return home,” added Wasna.
The trip is one of many initiatives the bank is undertaking to leverage its regional network to support business owners.
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