Central Credit Register

This article breaks down the specific categories of data that lenders report to credit bureaus across Africa. It focuses strictly on lender supplied data, not how bureaus score it or how lenders later consume it.

In a region where financial inclusion is rapidly expanding, you’ll agree the need for reliable credit scoring has never been clearer. So, which bureaus are leading the charge in making East African lending more secure and sustainable?

In Botswana’s lending sector, it’s not the interest rate or marketing budget that’s the most powerful tool—it’s the invisible mechanics that decide who gets approved, how money flows, and what risks lenders are willing to take. The real game-changers are credit bureaus, credit scoring models, and payment providers, and they’re reshaping how loans are managed, […]