Open banking in Africa: Continental progress made as of 2025
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Open banking in Africa: Continental progress made as of 2025

In London or Sydney, open banking was about breaking up bank monopolies. In Africa, it’s about building the pipes. Basic ones. The kind that lets people send money, access credit, or even check a bank balance without friction. Here, open banking isn’t just a policy play, it’s a workaround. A way to fill gaps that […]

Key providers for lenders in Zimbabwe: Credit bureaus, credit scoring, and payments providers
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Key providers for lenders in Zimbabwe: Credit bureaus, credit scoring, and payments providers

Zimbabwe’s lending market is like playing a game of Jenga—stacking loans high and hoping it doesn’t all come crashing down. With nominal lending rates that hit a staggering 242% in 2022 (now down to 32.4%), it’s safe to say borrowing here isn’t for the faint-hearted. But lenders aren’t worried about flashy interest rates—they’ve got bigger […]

How to get a student loan in Ghana
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How to get a student loan in Ghana

A degree doesn’t guarantee success. But it gives you a fighting chance. So if money is the only thing standing between you and your education, don’t be afraid to explore your options.