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......
Designed for Africa: PCES Showcases Akiba – The Core Banking System
Held every two years, the SAM Conference (Semaine Africaine de la Microfinance) is the leading event dedicated...
Meet Us at the Innovators’ Village SAM – African Inclusive Finance Week 2025
We’re proud to announce that PCES will be participating in SAM 2025 – African Inclusive Finance Week,...
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...
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,...
