Why non-financial companies are offering credit products
This article looks at why non-financial companies are offering credit products, how they structure these offerings, and what it means for lenders operating in African markets.
The possible upsides of making GSI the go-to loan repayment method
The Federal government initiated the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) to nip the issue of non-performing loans and unrepentant loan defaulters in the bud. Unfortunately, the implementation of this very powerful tool has been limited.
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, […]
