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 […]
Can I use a cooperative license to lend in Nigeria?
One question that prospective Nigerian lenders always ask is if it’s legal to use a cooperative license to lend. Yes, it is.
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
