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Filling the gap: The rise of nano lending in Sub-Saharan Africa
While banks have traditionally been the distributors of credit products - the focus has historically been on the formal economy with strict terms (amounts, loan periods, repayment schedules) attached. In the last few years, however, a growing market of tech-led disruptors have scaled the distribution of micro and nano loans that are typically smaller, more quickly disbursed, and digitally accessible - targeting underserved populations.
25 November 2025