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Norfund entering plastic recycling in Nigeria and Ghana
Norfund is making its first two direct investments in plastic recycling in Africa in Nigeria and Ghana. “By showcasing functioning models, we can enable the development of an industry that is crucial in tackling the challenges of plastic pollution while creating a...
How financial institutions can safeguard against deepfakes
According to Murray Collyer, Chief Operating Officer of iiDENTIFii, “Digital injection attacks present the highest threat to financial services, as the AI technology behind it is affordable, and the attacks are rapidly scalable. In fact, a recent digital security...
Zanaco joins forces with Zamtel to advance agency banking
Zanaco and Zamtel have signed an agreement that will see the two companies offer banking and mobile money services using the Zamtel green shops. Speaking after signing the agreement, Zanaco Chief Executive Officer, Ms Mukwandi Chibesakunda said the partnership will...
CalBank and PAPSS collaborate to unlock African market potential
CalBank is pleased to announce its membership in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), marking a significant step towards facilitating cross-border settlements, boosting financial inclusion, and fostering economic growth across Africa. The...
NMB introduces Jamii Bond
In a groundbreaking move, NMB Bank proudly unveiled the NMB Jamii Bond, a transformative three-year sustainability bond designed to revolutionize East Africa's financial landscape. This pioneering initiative is set to make history as the first-ever sustainability bond...
98 scholars under the Equity Leadership Program join top global universities
The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman, Dr. James Mwangi, has overseen the airlift of 98 scholars from Kenya, Rwanda, DRC, and Uganda to 52 global universities in 18 countries. These scholars, which are part of Equity's Leadership Program, have secured...
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