How to get a lending license in Malawi
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How to get a lending license in Malawi

In Malawi, where approximately 54% of the population lives below the poverty line, accessing financial resources remains a significant challenge. Many Malawians harbor dreams of entrepreneurship, yet the lack of capital often prevents them from turning those dreams into reality. The limited availability of formal lending options leads to missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential, leaving […]

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

In Botswana, 16% of the adult population either has no access to formal financial services or relies solely on informal channels. What does this tell us? It tells us that the financial landscape is fertile, ripe for innovation, and ready for disruption. Botswana may not have the scale of larger African economies, but what it […]

FCCPC regulations for digital lenders
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FCCPC regulations for digital lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC); the regulatory agency responsible for ensuring consumer protection and regulating competition in Nigeria, recently released a Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework for Digital Lending. This regulatory framework is enforceable whilst they work on a more comprehensive framework to guide the operations of digital lenders in Nigeria. The Commission […]