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 […]
Who regulates lending in Namibia?
This article breaks down Namibia’s lending regulatory ecosystem; who’s in charge, what their mandates are, and how the system affects borrowers, lenders, and the broader economy.
FCCPC sets deadline for compliance
According to the Commission, operators have had sufficient time to adjust. The Regulations took effect on 21 July 2025, so by January 2026, all lenders would have had more than five months to align their practices with the FCCPC.

