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 […]

Service providers for lenders in Zambia: Credit bureaus, payments providers, KYC, IT providers
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Service providers for lenders in Zambia: Credit bureaus, payments providers, KYC, IT providers

Get with the program: lending is not just about disbursing money—it involves calculated risk, smooth operations, and trust. Today, it is a symphony of services working in perfect harmony. Without credit bureaus, how do you gauge whether someone is likely to repay their loan? Without payment providers, how do you ensure the funds get to […]

How direct debit works in Tanzania
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How direct debit works in Tanzania

This report reviews the regulatory framework, technical design, market players, and trends for direct debit in Tanzania (2019–2024), drawing on BoT publications, industry reports, and expert commentary.