Absa has partnered with Huawei to launch a Private Cloud Solution across its African operations, aiming to become a digital-first, cloud-native bank. This initiative will enable Absa to offer personalized, data-driven banking experiences while ensuring local data sovereignty and regulatory compliance in its Pan-African markets.

• The solution is built on Huawei's cloud infrastructure and will support rapid service rollout, improved data governance, and innovation in areas like payments and lending.
• Charles Russon, Absa Group Executive for Africa Regions, stated the partnership reflects Absa's ambition to lead with technology that delivers real impact.
• This move aligns with a broader shift among African banks toward private and hybrid cloud infrastructure to improve scalability and enhance data control.