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Through the Absa Digital Partnerships ecosystem, we aim to drive and support the growth of innovative and mature tech start-ups as well as their impact in the different communities,\u201d said Michelle Anderson, Head: Information and Technology Office Strategy and Group Partnerships at Absa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy collaborating with MEST, CiTi and Grindstone, we will amplify efforts to unlock new opportunities across a wide spectrum of the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa, from female founders to green-tech start-ups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ian Merrington, CEO of CiTi says, \u201cInclusive entry into the digital value chain for entrepreneurs and SMMEs, both in the formal and informal economy, plays a pivotal role in developing the South African economy. 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