Amazon.com Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Absa Group to accelerate cloud migration in South Africa through Amazon Web Services (AWS). This collaboration, building on a relationship that began in 2015, aims to enhance Absa's digital transformation by delivering more agile, secure, and customer-focused financial services. Beyond technology, the partnership emphasizes inclusive growth by supporting digital skills development and community investment. Notably, the collaboration includes an initiative with the Women in Tech South Africa chapter, offering free AWS Cloud training and certification opportunities to 150 unemployed women across several African countries. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, skills development, and fostering inclusive digital economies in Africa.