How direct debit or debit orders works in Zambia
Direct debit, a payment mechanism allowing automatic recurring deductions from a customer’s account to pay bills or loans....
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 […]
What is consumptive credit and why is it so damaging?
Understanding how consumptive credit works, and why it behaves the way it does, is important for any lender trying to build a sustainable portfolio.