How to get a lending license in Sierra Leone
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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, that’s not the only reason why you need one, right?  Predatory lending thrives in markets with no regulation. While there may be […]

A deep overview of consumer credit in Tanzania
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A deep overview of consumer credit in Tanzania

This report reviews (year-by-year) the data (2019–2024) on formal credit flows, borrower profiles and defaults, and consumer lending trends

Effective loan collections for lenders in Uganda
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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.