COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown has affected all areas of our daily lives. The way we work, the way we bank and how we interact with each other.
We want you to know we are in this together. That’s why we are sharing advice, tips and news updates with you on ways to bank as well as ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Absa Banking services during the lockdown
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COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown has affected all areas of our daily lives. The way we work, the way we bank and how we interact with each other.
We want you to know we are in this together. That’s why we are sharing advice, tips and news updates with you on ways to bank as well as ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme
The COVID-19 Term Loan Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is one of many socio-economic reliefs announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his recent address to the nation.
Absa collaborates with Return2Work
The importance of South Africa returning to work safely after the COVID-19 lockdown has never been greater. Absa has partnered with Return2Work to assist you with relevant information of what to consider as you get ready to open up for business.
Absa launches extensive COVID-19 payment relief plan
As South Africa and the world confront the public health, financial and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, Absa Group is rolling out an extensive relief plan for eligible customers impacted by COVID-19.
Eligible customers in need of short-term liquidity relief will qualify for the relief plan that applies to Absa's credit products.
Absa's partnership with SAFT shows commitment to SMMEs
In a sign of unwavering support for Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), communities and the economy at large, Absa has partnered with the South African Future Trust (SAFT) to administer the disbursement of funds to SMME employees whose income will be impacted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Africa's economy heading for even tougher times
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates both globally and domestically, concerns are mounting at an exponential pace about the ultimate impact on the South African economy.
South Africa's downgrading by rating agencies
South Africa's sovereign credit rating was downgraded by Moody's Investor Services on Friday evening. Thus for the first time since South Africa's return to global markets in 1994 the country is no longer rated investment grade by any of the large global credit rating agencies.
Group CE writes to our customers
On Monday, 23 March 2020, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, declared a national lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
Decisive action is essential to protect human health and life, and socio-economic sustainability. Absa therefore supports the measures announced by the President.
COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown has affected all areas of our daily lives. The way we work, the way we bank and how we interact with each other.
We want you to know we are in this together. That’s why we are sharing advice, tips and news updates with you on ways to bank as well as ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
What is the coronavirus disease and its symptoms?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. It was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
This new strain of coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the world and has been classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
COVID-19 symptoms are very similar to that of the common cold and may include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, as well as a headache or fever in some cases.
The disease could be spread through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. If you sneeze or cough, it is always polite to do it into a tissue or your elbow.
Everyone is at risk of infection. Stay informed and follow the necessary health hygiene measures and advice given by authorities and healthcare practitioners.
The Department Of Health has developed a website with news, advice and tips about COVID-19. Go to www.sacoronavirus.co.za for more information
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