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African EV platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessAfrican EV platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa …

By Mulengera Reporters As Uganda prepares for the start of commercial oil production and a new wave of investment-led growth, Equity Bank Uganda has expanded its balance sheet to UGX 3.8 trillion, positioning itself to support businesses and households expected to drive the country’s next phase of economic transformation. The lender recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, …

Equity Bank Uganda has won three awards at the AIDO Network Pan-African Impact Awards, strengthening its standing as a regional leader in diaspora banking and cross-border remittances. The bank took home the awards for Best Diaspora Bank in Cross-Border Remittances, Best Diaspora Banking Solutions, and Best Bank for Diaspora Investments at the ceremony held on Saturday, May 23, at Speke …

Equity Bank Sweeps Global Diaspora Banking Awards at Pan-African Impact Gala.  Damalie Barungi Manager International Banking at Equity Bank Uganda celebrating the award.  Equity Bank top officials join in celebrating the milestone. By Guest Writer Equity Bank Uganda has cemented its position as a leading financial entity in diaspora banking and cross-border remittances after winning three major accolades at the …

For many young Ugandans, education is more than a route to academic success, it is a lifeline, a chance to break the cycle of poverty, restore dignity to families, and create opportunities where few once existed. Across Uganda, thousands of students carry ambitious dreams despite growing up in challenging circumstances. What often separates potential from progress is not talent, but …

By Mulengera Reporters In Uganda’s education landscape, where thousands of bright students continue to face financial hardship despite strong academic potential, stories of transformation are increasingly emerging through targeted scholarship and leadership initiatives. One such story is that of Saul Bisenji Sebuufu, a young scholar whose journey from rural hardship to national recognition has been shaped by the Equity Leaders …

Equity Bank Boosts 6th Longe Ladies Open With UGX 3 Million Sponsorship | Voice of Bugerere HomeSportsEquity Bank Boosts 6th Longe Ladies Open With UGX 3 Million Sponsorship , https://voiceofbugerere.com/equity-bank-boosts-6th-longe-ladies-open-with-ugx-3-million-sponsorship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=equity-bank-boosts-6th-longe-ladies-open-with-ugx-3-million-sponsorship

For decades, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across Africa has largely revolved around donations, charity drives, and short- term community interventions. While these initiatives remain important, they rarely create long-term systemic transformation. Increasingly, the future of impactful corporate responsibility lies in sustainable investments that develop people, strengthen institutions, and shape future economies. This is why the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), an …

Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation into a resilient, technology-led, pan-African financial services Group. Profit After Tax rose 24 per cent to KSh 19.1 billion, reflecting strengthened balance sheet quality, disciplined execution, and growing contributions from regional subsidiaries.The Group’s balance sheet expanded 16 per cent to KSh …

By Mulengera Reporters Equity Group Holdings has reported a strong first quarter performance for 2026, posting a profit after tax of KSh19.1 billion (about Shs553 billion), up from KSh15.4 billion (about Shs446 billion) recorded during the same period last year, driven by digital transformation, regional expansion, and improved operational efficiency. The Group’s Q1 2026 financial results, released in Nairobi on …