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Absa unveils game-changing business banking card

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 590 Views |

Keletso Setimela and John D’Souza.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Absa Bank Botswana has launched a new business banking card in a move aimed at reshaping financial solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises operating in the country.

The Thursday launch of the innovative offering in the competitive sector has been seen as a bold declaration by the bank on its commitment to innovation and supporting the growth of businesses in the digital economy.

Absa Bank Botswana Business banking director, Keletso Setimela, has described the card as a “game-changer”.

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Absa unveils game-changing business banking card

Absa Bank Botswana has launched a new business banking card in a move aimed at reshaping financial solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises operating in the country.

'Face to face with the man who tried to kill me'

Couple perishes in suspected 'passion killing' crash

Dimajwe duo arrested after missing assault victim found buried

Dikoloti escapes injury after car hits cow

Five-year-old boy hospitalised after road accident in Mogoditshane

UDC rolls out 'promised' child grant

BPF to hold first youth, women congresses

Of borrowed wheels and brand new GD6

Two-tier education system demands action