A cultural view of loan defaults in Zambia
This report analyzes loan defaults in Zambia from 2019 to 2024 through a cultural lens, focusing on personal and consumer lending.
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.
Should I lend to this customer? A guide to risk assessment
Every lending decision begins with a critical question: should you lend to this customer? The answer requires more than intuition, it depends on evaluating income, repayment capacity, credit history, existing obligations, and overall risk signals. Effective risk assessment helps lenders separate opportunity from avoidable loss, making it possible to grow responsibly while protecting the loan portfolio. With the right framework, lenders can make faster, smarter, and more consistent credit decisions.


