How to get started as a lender in Botswana
In Botswana, 16% of the adult population either has no access to formal financial services or relies solely on informal channels. What does this tell us? It tells us that the financial landscape is fertile, ripe for innovation, and ready for disruption. Botswana may not have the scale of larger African economies, but what it […]
The impact of AI in loan underwriting and collections in Zambia
Zambia's loan underwriting methods can't keep pace with the countryâs financial needs. This article explores how AI is being applied to underwriting and collections in Zambia, the limitations it seeks to solve, and the opportunities it presents for building a better financial system.
How to get a lending license in Sierra Leone
If you operate without a lending license in Sierra Leone, you shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Le5,000,000, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 180 days, or both. But, thatâs not the only reason why you need one, right? Predatory lending thrives in markets with no regulation. While there may be […]
