ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Connected banking, Connected business: How Africa’s digital banks are driving SME evolution
03 SEPT 2025 | 14:00
This talk explores how digital transformation is reshaping the SME banking landscape in Africa. It highlights Absa’s innovations in Connected Banking, frictionless onboarding, the mobile app experience, and the power of our human-led, tech-enabled agent force. The presentation will unpack the evolving role of banks as strategic growth partners and how fintech collaboration is unlocking new opportunities for small business success.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Brian Mahlangu
Head of Digital Commercialization | Absa Business Banking
Brian Mahlangu is a digital product leader and author, currently serving as Head of Digital Commercialisation at Absa Business Banking. With a strong focus on SME enablement, I lead strategy, digital sales growth, platform adoption, and stakeholder engagement across key product verticals. I am passionate about solving meaningful problems, accelerating digital inclusion, and driving sustainable innovation that empowers African businesses from the ground up.
