The 5 best AWS alternatives for lending cloud infrastructure
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The 5 best AWS alternatives for lending cloud infrastructure

When it comes to cloud infrastructure service providers, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the global leader. But is AWS the only cloud solution available?

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 cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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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 […]