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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 […]

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, […]

Financial inclusion in Kenya has made remarkable strides, largely driven by the rapid adoption of online loans. The ease and accessibility of digital lending solutions through payment gateways in Kenya and credit bureaus have created a new frontier for millions of Kenyans previously excluded from traditional financial services. Mobile money has been a game changer […]