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 […]

How to get started as a lender in South Africa
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How to get started as a lender in South Africa

Thabo noticed a troubling pattern in his community. People were stuck in a relentless cycle of debt, borrowing from mashonisas (Local name for unregistered lenders) ) at crippling interest rates. Despite their sky-high fees, the residents had little choice. Formal credit options were scarce, and when cash ran low, shady lenders seemed to be the […]

How to get a lending license in South Africa
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How to get a lending license in South Africa

What started as a tiny tuck shop selling ice-cold drinks for Khaya soon evolved into something much bigger. However, it wasn’t long before customers, in between chatting about football and weekend plans, began to ask for small loans — a few rands here, a couple there, just enough to cover groceries or pay school fees. […]