How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe
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How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe

In May 2022, the Zimbabwe government froze all bank lending, citing speculative behavior as the villain. Businesses gasped, households flailed, and the economy wobbled like a three-legged table. For a moment, it felt like financial oxygen had been cut off. But nature—and credit markets—abhor a vacuum. During this period, formal financial institutions were sidelined, and […]

Hurdles to scale to become a lender
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Hurdles to scale to become a lender

Becoming a lender is full of promise, but the road to scale is anything but simple. From compliance demands to data limitations, operational gaps, and the constant pressure to maintain healthy portfolios, new lenders face challenges that can quickly stall growth. Understanding these hurdles is the first step to building a lending business that is sustainable, competitive, and built to last.

Who regulates lending in South Africa?
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Who regulates lending in South Africa?

This article unpacks the key regulators involved in South Africa’s lending sector, what each one does, and why their roles matter now more than ever.