Looking Back at 2025: A Year of Digital Momentum in African Financial Services
As 2025 draws to a close, it's worth reflecting on what has been a remarkably active year for financial services in Africa. Digital transformation moved from aspiration to priority for many institutions, with tangible progress across multiple fronts. While visiting institutions throughout the year, I've observed shifts that suggest we're entering a new phase of financial services development on the continent....
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...
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...
Meet PCES at the 3rd Microfinance Tech Summit
We’re excited to announce that PCES will be participating in the 3rd Microfinance Tech Summit, the region’s...
Pitfalls and Solutions when Implementing Loan Origination Systems
Financial inclusion in Africa thrives when innovation builds on cultural foundations. From digitized tontines in West Africa...
Financial Inclusion Reimagined: Building on Africa’s Cultural Foundations
Financial inclusion in Africa thrives when innovation builds on cultural foundations. From digitized tontines in West Africa...
