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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?

Zimbabwe’s lending market is like playing a game of Jenga—stacking loans high and hoping it doesn’t all come crashing down. With nominal lending rates that hit a staggering 242% in 2022 (now down to 32.4%), it’s safe to say borrowing here isn’t for the faint-hearted. But lenders aren’t worried about flashy interest rates—they’ve got bigger […]