A cultural view of loan defaults in Namibia
From 2019 to 2024, Namibia has witnessed growing household borrowing alongside a noticeable rise in defaults
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 start a money lending business in Zambia
In Zambia today, many people are struggling to access the credit they need. Over 60% of adults can’t get loans or use formal banking services, and the situation is even tougher in rural areas, where nearly 80% of people are excluded from financial services altogether. While Zambia’s economy has grown over the years, much of […]

