ABSA GROUP LIMITED Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number: 1986/003934/06) Bond issuer code: ABGI (“Absa Group” or “Group”) ABSA BANK LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number: 1986/004794/06) Bond issuer code: BIABS (“Absa Bank”) APPOINTMENT OF DEBT OFFICER TO ABSA GROUP AND ABSA BANK In accordance with paragraphs 6.39 of the JSE Limited Debt Listings Requirements, noteholders are informed that Christopher Snyman, in his capacity as Interim Group Financial Director of Absa Group and Absa Bank, has been appointed as Debt Officer of Absa Group and Absa Bank with immediate effect. The Absa Group and Absa Bank Boards confirm that they have considered and are satisfied with the competence, qualifications and experience of the newly appointed Debt Officer. Johannesburg 04 December 2023 Enquiries: Nadine Drutman +27 (0) 11 350 5347 E-mail: Nadine.Drutman@absa.africa Debt Sponsor to Absa Group and Absa Bank: Absa Corporate and Investment Bank, a division of Absa Bank Limited