Why you should digitize your Ajo lending business
Savings and investment have been an integral part of our local community from pre-colonial times. This largely due to the communal nature of the African community – we naturally tend to look out for each other, even where finances are concerned. The advent of formal and structured financing avenues have not completely substituted the thrift […]
A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]
Frequently Asked Questions about MFB license
This FAQ is written for founders, operators, investors, and lending teams who are either planning to apply for a MFB license or already exploring what running one actually involves.

