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 to inclusive finance in Africa, bringing together thousands of practitioners, investors, and innovators to exchange ideas, share experiences, and shape the future of financial inclusion across the continent. The 2025 edition, hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, once again served as a dynamic platform for collaboration and innovation, and PCES was proud to be part of it. For the second time, PCES proudly joined the SAM Conference, the leading gathering for inclusive finance in Africa, held this year......
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....
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...
TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN STRATEGIES FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT IN SACCOS
The highlight of the conference was undoubtedly the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded individuals from...
PCES Showcases AKIBA at Africa’s Largest Financial Cooperative Event
The highlight of the conference was undoubtedly the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded individuals from...
