African fintech iiDENTIFii, scooped first prize at the 2022 KPMG Tech Innovator in Africa Awards. Following the incredible success of the inaugural competition in 2021, KPMG called on tech innovators across the continent to bring their innovations to the table
NMB Bank is the first financial institution in Africa to gain workplace gender equality certification using a global assessment methodology, the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE). Launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2011, EDGE is the leading business
Mr. Nene has retired from the board of Arise and Mr. Philip Odera has been appointed as his successor, effective 15 January 2023. Mr. Nene joined the board shortly after the formation of Arise and, with the exception of a
Mr Nene has retired from the board of Arise, an African investment company that partners with local financial and non-banking institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa to advance financial inclusion. Mr Nene joined the board shortly after the formation of Arise and, with
Washington DC, 14 October 2022 – Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Zambia have received a boost following the signing of a US$50 million financing facility between Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) Plc and British International Investment (BII),
We wish to announce that Arise Chief Executive Officer, Deepak Malik will be concluding his tenure at Arise on 31 December 2021. Mr Malik, who was instrumental in the formation of Arise leaves a considerable legacy characterised by strong leadership and
It is with regret that we inform you that Ms Mirjam ‘t Lam, Arise Chief Financial Risk Officer has accepted a new position as the Director: Finance and Risk Credit at Oikocredit. Oikocredit is a worldwide cooperative that promotes sustainable
Arise is excited to release its Operations Report 2019, which showcases the successes and highlights of the organisation for the period 1 January – 31 December 2019. Arise’s third year of operations saw the organisation make significant strides in delivering on
We are looking for a seasoned investment professional to join the dynamic team at Arise. We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Investment Officer (CIO), who will form part of the senior management team of Arise. The CIO, who will
During a Dutch trade mission to India in May, FMO signed an agreement to co-finance the development of 200 MWs worth of solar rooftop projects across India. Together with International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other leading development finance institutions Proparco
