Why growth alone won’t save Africa’s MFIs… and what will
Expanding your loan portfolio or opening new branches might look like growth on paper, but behind the numbers, many MFIs are struggling. Reports arrive late, staff are overwhelmed by manual tasks, and errors quietly pile up. Growth without operational resilience is like building a house on sand, impressive from afar, but unstable up close. African MFIs are scaling faster than their systems can handle, and this hidden inefficiency can quietly undermine impact. The real challenge isn’t growth itself, it’s growing wisely, with tools that keep your operations agile, efficient, and ready for the......
Middleware as the Enabler of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)
The financial industry is shifting. Traditional banks and MFIs are no longer just providers, they’re becoming platforms....
Why Middleware Is the Most Important Layer in Digital Banking
Most financial institutions in Africa have accepted one truth: the future is digital. From launching USSD services...
What to Look for When Assessing a Core Banking System: Beyond Features and Functions
Financial services, I want to address another critical decision that can make or break an institution's operational...
When Grant Management Fails, Deadlines Take Over
It starts with good intentions. Your organization launches a grant program to support underserved communities. A small...
Why Most MFIs Can’t Scale (And What They Can Do About It)
Brick-and-mortar branches are no longer the only path to growth. For SACCOs and MFIs, scaling today means...
Key Features to Look for in Grant Management Systems: A Practical Guide for Impact-Driven Organizations
Choosing the right grant management software isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a strategic one. For nonprofits,...
5 Key Advantages of Grant Management Software
In today’s fast-paced funding landscape, grantmakers are facing increasing pressure to be faster, more transparent, and more...
Outdated Processes = Missed Opportunities
Traditional loan processing is slow, costly, and error-prone, but it doesn’t have to be. A digital Loan...
The Mobile Money Revolution
If you want to understand the impact of mobile banking on financial inclusion in Africa, think of...
