Lending with USSD – opportunities, challenges, and limitations
While access to mobile phones is available, smartphones are not as easy to come by. For this reason, an alternative lending channel like USSD that is easily accessible becomes necessary.
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 […]
Answering your most asked questions
As requested, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about your go to financial management app, Kolo.
