Let’s protest against financial indiscipline
It’s hard to believe it’s already been five months since we launched Kolo. But we’re grateful you’re alive to read our email. Your continued support has been our driving force, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates and important financial insights with you. What’s popping in the finance space? 📰 💰 Interest Rate Hike […]
Credit bureaus, credit scoring, and payments providers for lenders in Botswana
In Botswana’s lending sector, it’s not the interest rate or marketing budget that’s the most powerful tool—it’s the invisible mechanics that decide who gets approved, how money flows, and what risks lenders are willing to take. The real game-changers are credit bureaus, credit scoring models, and payment providers, and they’re reshaping how loans are managed, […]
Should I lend to this customer? A guide to risk assessment
Every lending decision begins with a critical question: should you lend to this customer? The answer requires more than intuition, it depends on evaluating income, repayment capacity, credit history, existing obligations, and overall risk signals. Effective risk assessment helps lenders separate opportunity from avoidable loss, making it possible to grow responsibly while protecting the loan portfolio. With the right framework, lenders can make faster, smarter, and more consistent credit decisions.