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Zanaco has announced its intention to issue Zambia’s first-ever Sustainability Bond, valued at USD 100 million. The announcement was graced by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Director of Market Supervision and Development, Mr. Nonde Sichilima, and the Lusaka...

Banks have long struggled to fight fraud alone with each institution limited to its own siloed view of transactions. But seeing the full picture is challenging: Privacy laws and the need to protect intellectual property have prevented banks from sharing the data that...

The 13th Ecobank Day focused on enabling inclusive learning for all, reflecting Ecobank’s conviction that every child, including those with disabilities, deserves fair and equitable access to education. Launched in 2013, Ecobank Day has become the Group’s flagship...

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Rotary Uganda, has launched its first countrywide health outreach initiative aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and improving access to essential medical services for Ugandan communities. The inaugural dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda...

In a landmark deal Zanaco successfully raised USD 250 million through a syndicated facility for United Capital Fertilizer Zambia Ltd (UCF). This is the largest locally arranged syndication in the country’s history. As the majority lender, Zanaco worked alongside six...

dfcu Foundation has officially launched the Financial Expansion for Agribusiness Transformation (FEAT) Program, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen Uganda’s agribusiness sector. The program targets smallholder farmers (SHFs) and agribusiness enterprises with...