Why you should digitize your Ajo lending business
Savings and investment have been an integral part of our local community from pre-colonial times. This largely due to the communal nature of the African community – we naturally tend to look out for each other, even where finances are concerned. The advent of formal and structured financing avenues have not completely substituted the thrift […]
How to get a lending license in Sierra Leone
If you operate without a lending license in Sierra Leone, you shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Le5,000,000, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 180 days, or both. But, that’s not the only reason why you need one, right? Predatory lending thrives in markets with no regulation. While there may be […]
Who regulates lending in Botswana?
Lending, particularly outside traditional banks, is a growing and tightly regulated sector in Botswana. Whether you're a micro-lender or a fintech company looking to build credit services for the underserved.

