How to get your USSD code as a lender in Ghana
Getting a USSD code as a lender in Ghana is a smart move. Mobile phone usage is nearly universal, with a mobile penetration rate exceeding 113%, due to the widespread use of multiple SIM cards. This makes mobile devices a powerful tool for businesses, particularly lenders, looking to connect with potential customers. For lenders, this […]
A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya
Executive summary From 2019 to 2024, Kenya experienced a steady rise in personal and consumer loan defaults, driven not just by economic challenges, but deeply rooted cultural behaviors, social expectations, and shifting attitudes towards debt. While formal banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile lenders expanded access to credit, repayment struggles mirrored longstanding cultural and communal dynamics. […]
How to get a lending license in Botswana
Getting a lending license in Botswana isn’t just about numbers and regulations; it’s about the people—the father trying to send his child to university, the entrepreneur wanting to open another branch, or the farmer needing equipment. The lending market in Botswana is at a fascinating intersection of opportunity and demand. There are currently 185 micro-lenders […]