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. At the center of this transformation is Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and none of it works without one critical layer: middleware....
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...
Sharing Our Digital Vision: Highlights from the Microfinance Tech Summit in Zimbabwe
The 3rd Microfinance Technology Summit , held on June 12–13 at Harare’s Rainbow Towers and Harare International...
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Outdated Processes = Missed Opportunities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...
