<p>11 January 2021</p><p><strong>GABORONE</strong> <strong>– </strong>In a bid to promote the development of FinTechs and entrepreneurship, Absa Bank Botswana is proud to announce that it will launch its inaugural online Hackathon on 11 January 2021.<strong> </strong>The event, which will feature a minimum of 5 groups of hackers (3-6 per group) is a fast paced 24-hour challenge that aims to invite local programmers to develop<strong> </strong>and focus on the use of innovative technology to identify and solve operational challenges faced by the bank’s SME clients.</p>.<p>Additionally, the Hackathon aims to identify, upscale and facilitate skill transfer to local Botswana developer talent by providing them with access to market, training and tools while also initiating Absa branded digital solutions for challenges facing SMME’s. The top 3 teams will receive further development attained through an incubation program. The incubation will include entrepreneurship training and master classes through the Absa Enterprise and Supply Chain Development (ESD) Centre.</p>.<p>“Absa Bank Botswana is committed to playing an active role in the development of our communities in which we operate in. As a digitally led bank, we believe that there is a great need to support youth entrepreneurship, especially the development of FinTechs. We are continuously looking for innovative solutions to help our operations and through the Hackathon we are able to support youth entrepreneurship as well as find meaningful solutions for our customers. We designed this Hackathon to encourage innovation within and empower youth developers.” said Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane, Managing Director, Absa Bank Botswana Limited.</p>.<p>To participate, the event is open to novice and expert developers alike, contestants can visit the following link for more information, <a href="https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/-TqECnZXrKhGGDm7pF9-YqY?domain=absa.hackerearth.com/">https://absa.hackerearth.com/</a></p> <p>“Absa Bank remains committed to driving innovation and seeking creative solutions for our customers. Our youth remain at the heart of our Citizenship Agenda and we are consistently seeking impactful ways to realise our Vision 2036’s goals.” Concluded Pheko-Moshagane.</p><p><strong>ENDS</strong>.</p>
<p>11 January 2021</p><p><strong>GABORONE</strong> <strong>– </strong>In a bid to promote the development of FinTechs and entrepreneurship, Absa Bank Botswana is proud to announce that it will launch its inaugural online Hackathon on 11 January 2021.<strong> </strong>The event, which will feature a minimum of 5 groups of hackers (3-6 per group) is a fast paced 24-hour challenge that aims to invite local programmers to develop<strong> </strong>and focus on the use of innovative technology to identify and solve operational challenges faced by the bank’s SME clients.</p>.<p>Additionally, the Hackathon aims to identify, upscale and facilitate skill transfer to local Botswana developer talent by providing them with access to market, training and tools while also initiating Absa branded digital solutions for challenges facing SMME’s. The top 3 teams will receive further development attained through an incubation program. The incubation will include entrepreneurship training and master classes through the Absa Enterprise and Supply Chain Development (ESD) Centre.</p>.<p>“Absa Bank Botswana is committed to playing an active role in the development of our communities in which we operate in. As a digitally led bank, we believe that there is a great need to support youth entrepreneurship, especially the development of FinTechs. We are continuously looking for innovative solutions to help our operations and through the Hackathon we are able to support youth entrepreneurship as well as find meaningful solutions for our customers. We designed this Hackathon to encourage innovation within and empower youth developers.” said Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane, Managing Director, Absa Bank Botswana Limited.</p>.<p>To participate, the event is open to novice and expert developers alike, contestants can visit the following link for more information, <a href="https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/-TqECnZXrKhGGDm7pF9-YqY?domain=absa.hackerearth.com/">https://absa.hackerearth.com/</a></p> <p>“Absa Bank remains committed to driving innovation and seeking creative solutions for our customers. Our youth remain at the heart of our Citizenship Agenda and we are consistently seeking impactful ways to realise our Vision 2036’s goals.” Concluded Pheko-Moshagane.</p><p><strong>ENDS</strong>.</p>
