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Tumelo Unity Tlhapi is an experienced banking and Enterprise Development professional with demonstrated capability in strategic business development, financial performance oversight and stakeholder management. With over 15 years at Absa Bank, Tumelo has held senior roles supporting SME financing, public-sector collaboration and complex business initiatives. Areas of expertise include risk assessment, ecosystem collaboration, Industry insights, project benefits realisation and sustainable enterprise funding. 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