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Absa Group (Absa)

Pan-African banking and financial services group

absa.co.za

Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded year: 2018
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 40,000+
Industry: Banks

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Latest news about Absa Group (Absa)

In short: Absa reported 12% headline earnings growth for H1 2026 as CEO Kenny Fihla spearheaded a pan-African strategic reset and expansion.

Company announcements

August 19 Absa

Absa delivers 12% headline earnings growth in H1 2026

Driven by digital adoption and customer engagement. Improved margins, balance sheet growth, and lower credit impairments supported stronger returns across African markets.

August 11 Absa

Absa to release its 2026 Interim Financial Results

The announcement will provide an update on first-half performance, reflecting efforts in supporting clients, strengthening businesses, and fostering inclusive growth across Africa.

July 17 Absa

Absa launches South Africa's first Smart ID-enabled Mobile Branch

In partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, the mobile branch enables Smart ID applications and biometric enrolment at Mall of Thembisa, with services expanding to 15 branches nationwide.

June 19 Absa

Absa Group plans tender offer to raise Absa Kenya stake to 85%

The offer targets up to 896 million shares at KES 34.50 each, pending CMA approval, with the bank's listing and operations unchanged.

Media coverage

August 19 Legit.ng

South African Bank Set to Rival Access, UBA, Zenith other Banks in Nigeria

Absa Group is considering converting its Nigerian representative office into a merchant bank as it seeks to expand its ...

August 19 Engineering News

Absa appointed master custodian of Government Employees Pension Fund

Financial services firm Absa has been appointed master custodian to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) - Africa's largest pension fund, with more than R3.5-trillion...

August 18 Africa Business Communities

Absa Group reports 4 percent rise in revenue in H1 2026

Absa Group has reported headline earnings of R12.8 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with a 15 percent return on equity despite...

August 18 AllAfrica

Kenya: Absa Hikes Dividend 150pc to Sh0.5 Per Share Despite 10pc Profit Drop - allAfrica.com

Nairobi — Absa Group has increased its interim dividend payout by 150 percent to Sh0.5 per share despite a 10 percent decline in net profit...

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