MPowa Finance vs Wonga: which is the best in South Africa
The truth is that neither is perfect. MPowa is strict but fast. Wonga is flexible but requires proof. Choosing between them isn’t about which app sounds better, but which one fits your financial reality?
How to reduce loan defaults in Liberia: Best strategies for lenders
When we talk about loan defaults in Liberia, what usually comes to mind is poverty or bad borrowers. But beneath the surface, there are ignored factors that quietly make things worse. In this article, we explored the reasons behind Liberia’s loan default challenge and workable strategies that lenders can use to protect their portfolios while still empowering the people they serve.
How Open Banking will transform Credit in Nigeria: Audience Q&A
We had a vibrant turnout at our recent webinar, “How Open Banking will transform Credit in Nigeria,” with dozens of questions from professionals across banking, fintech, and policy. Below is a detailed Q&A covering everything from payments and privacy to infrastructure and cross-border insights. Whether you missed the session or want to dive deeper, here’s […]
How Open Banking will transform Credit in Nigeria
On May 29, 2025, Lendsqr hosted an illuminating webinar titled “How Open Banking will transform Credit in Nigeria.” With over 100 attendees from Nigeria’s fintech, banking, and consulting sectors, this session brought together two global experts: Chris Michael, CEO of Ozone API and current lead on several open finance initiatives, and Ladi Asuni, Partner & […]
💡 Your customers can now choose how they want to fund their savings 🆖
Hello there! 👋 Happy new month and welcome to June! Can you believe we’re already at the halfway mark of 2025? With just one month left in Q2, it’s the perfect time to evaluate the year and reprioritize if required. Remember the goals you set at the start of the year? How are they coming […]
Effective loan collections for lenders in Uganda
You can have risk scores, CRB access, and a nice-looking app that sends automated reminders, yet still find yourself chasing borrowers who vanish after disbursement. That gap between disbursement and human engagement is where most repayments die. It’s time to stop blaming borrowers and start fixing how we follow up.
How to get a student loan in Uganda
Student loans exist but as a strategy. If you understand the rules, ask the right questions, and watch your back, they could be your stepping stone instead of a trap.
Effective loan collections for lenders in Zambia
You can have the best technology, the smartest frameworks, all the dashboards in the world but if your borrower feels like just another number, you’ve already lost. This article explores how rethinking loan collections in Zambia may be the solution to effective repayment.
Numida vs ManguCash – which is the best in Uganda
Numida and ManguCash are two digital lenders making waves in Uganda’s financial space, offering different approaches to the same promise: fast, easy credit. The real question is which lender actually works for you and which one could leave you worse off? Let's unpack facts
EcoCash vs Himoney – which is the best in Zimbabwe
In a country where loan apps have become a financial means of survival for many, EcoCash and HiMoney both promise fast loans, low stress, and mobile convenience. But which one actually delivers when it matters? We'll break it down; feature by feature and experience by experience in this piece.
Who regulates lending in Zimbabwe
Behind every loan approval or denial is a complex system of laws and regulators meant to keep things in check. This article explores Zimbabwe’s lending environment, who regulates it, what laws apply, how interest rates are controlled, and how these systems affect people.
