How to get a lending license in Malawi
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How to get a lending license in Malawi

In Malawi, where approximately 54% of the population lives below the poverty line, accessing financial resources remains a significant challenge. Many Malawians harbor dreams of entrepreneurship, yet the lack of capital often prevents them from turning those dreams into reality. The limited availability of formal lending options leads to missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential, leaving […]

Open banking in Africa: Continental progress made as of 2025
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Open banking in Africa: Continental progress made as of 2025

In London or Sydney, open banking was about breaking up bank monopolies. In Africa, it’s about building the pipes. Basic ones. The kind that lets people send money, access credit, or even check a bank balance without friction. Here, open banking isn’t just a policy play, it’s a workaround. A way to fill gaps that […]

Importance of credit scoring for loan decisions
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Importance of credit scoring for loan decisions

“What if they don’t pay back?” If we had to compile a list of questions frequently asked by lenders, this would probably be top of the list. It’s the biggest and most terrifying question a lender is faced with when assessing a loan application.Lenders in Nigeria are constantly forced to confront the reality that Nigerians don’t […]