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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 […]

Get with the program: lending is not just about disbursing money—it involves calculated risk, smooth operations, and trust. Today, it is a symphony of services working in perfect harmony. Without credit bureaus, how do you gauge whether someone is likely to repay their loan? Without payment providers, how do you ensure the funds get to […]

Credit bureaus are the gatekeepers of reliable data, and in a place like Ghana, where non-performing loans (NPLs) hover around 24.3% according to CEIC data, data accuracy isn’t just helpful—it’s non-negotiable. With access to transparent borrower data, lenders are no longer flying blind—they can effectively sift out high-risk borrowers and reduce default rates, turning chaos […]