Credit bureaus not enough? Try these alternatives
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Credit bureaus not enough? Try these alternatives

Credit bureaus are supposed to be the backbone of the lending process, yet they often fall short. Let’s explore three other alternatives

How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe
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How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe

In May 2022, the Zimbabwe government froze all bank lending, citing speculative behavior as the villain. Businesses gasped, households flailed, and the economy wobbled like a three-legged table. For a moment, it felt like financial oxygen had been cut off. But nature—and credit markets—abhor a vacuum. During this period, formal financial institutions were sidelined, and […]

How to get started as a lender in Sierra Leone
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How to get started as a lender in Sierra Leone

How do you start lending in a country where most people are still outside the formal financial system? In Sierra Leone, over 70% of the population are financially excluded.  That means the majority of people don’t have access to bank accounts, loans, or digital payment options. This gap leaves many dependent on cash transactions, which […]