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The ABSA Champagne in Africa Festival 2022

Head of Equity Trading for ABSA, Rufaro Daring Mapanda, shares his views on the importance of the ABSA Champagne in Africa Festival which was held at the Inanda Club in Sandton.

Hundreds of guests who did not need an excuse to pop champagne on November 2 all united under one room at the Inanda Club in Sandton for the 2022 Absa Champagne in Africa Festival.

Maud Letzler showcases her favourite bottle in the venue. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

One of the longest-running champagne festivals in South Africa finally welcomed back its participants after having to make it virtual in 2021 due to the pandemic. Lovers of champagne all came dressed to the nines as they walked around the tasting area some of the finest premium champagnes that ABSA had to offer.

Novashen Perumal and Damisha Nunan all smiles as they mingle with other lovers of champagne. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

“Absa is all about excellence to clients and service. One of the best ways to illustrate that is with the presence of champagne. What champagne stands for is time, effort, precision, celebration and also culture. Even though the highlight of this event was the champagne, the most important thing that will forever stand out will be the people and the moment.

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Nombulelo Sibanda and Chele Moyo toast to the good times. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula
Bokani Dyer plays some classics for the guests of the ABSA Champagne in Africa Festival. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

This was one of the best ways to bring out people that we haven’t seen in over three years. The turnout was more than I expected so I am grateful for all those who could be with us today,” said the head of equity trading in Absa, Rufaro Daring Mapanda.

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Yeshveer Koobair, Farah Singh, Kerry-Anne Sonn with Absa’s head of equity trading Rufaro Daring Mapanda. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula
Maps Maponyane and Mayur Kalian. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

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