How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe
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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 […]

Why compliance isn’t optional for digital lenders 
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Why compliance isn’t optional for digital lenders 

This article shows that compliance is not optional for digital lenders. Building it into every part of operations is essential for sustaining growth and maintaining credibility.

Who regulates lending in Kenya?
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Who regulates lending in Kenya?

Kenya has been at the forefront of digital lending, making it easier than ever for ordinary citizens to access credit. Just a decade ago, getting a loan meant filling out endless paperwork, waiting in long bank queues, and often needing collateral that many people simply didn’t have. Then came mobile lending apps promising “easier” loans. […]