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Arise Zanaco innovation challenge turns ideas into measurable value

Arise Zanaco innovation challenge turns ideas into measurable value

by zeenat.parker@ariseinvest.com | Jul 10, 2026 | News, Newsletter, Newsletter July 2026

In June, Arise and Zanaco announced the winners of the Arise Zanaco Innovation Challenge, with the strongest ideas now moving into implementation. Focused on revenue growth, cost efficiency, digital transformation, SME growth and customer experience, the challenge...
Digitising into your future conference: Adapt or die

Digitising into your future conference: Adapt or die

by zeenat.parker@ariseinvest.com | Jul 10, 2026 | News, Newsletter, Newsletter July 2026

In March, Arise brought together more than 100 investee CEOs, chairpersons and senior executives from Africa and Europe to address a critical question: how can banks turn digital ambition into profitable execution before relevance and market share are lost?...
Equity Group partners to advance Africa’s digital infrastructure

Equity Group partners to advance Africa’s digital infrastructure

by zeenat.parker@ariseinvest.com | Jul 7, 2026 | News

Equity Group has partnered with AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa, supporting greater financial inclusion, stronger digital payment ecosystems, and...
Zanaco named best regional bank in in Southern Africa

Zanaco named best regional bank in in Southern Africa

by zeenat.parker@ariseinvest.com | Jun 25, 2026 | News

Zanaco has been awarded Best Regional Bank Southern Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards, recognising the bank’s continued leadership in advancing financial inclusion, innovation, and sustainable economic growth across Zambia and the region. The award was...
Uganda’s Best Farmers Awards 2026: Driving agricultural transformation together.

Uganda’s Best Farmers Awards 2026: Driving agricultural transformation together.

by zeenat.parker@ariseinvest.com | Jun 4, 2026 | News, Uncategorized

Uganda’s agricultural future continues to shine brighter through the resilience, innovation, and determination of the farmers transforming the sector every day. At the Uganda Best Farmers Awards 2026 flag off, dfcu Bank together with its long-standing partners Vision...
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