Inside Botswana’s Credit Information Act: A Credit Bureau’s Perspective
Part 4- Consumer Rights In our previous article, we discussed the responsibilities that credit providers and credit bureaus have under the Credit Information Act, 2021. Now, we close the series by focusing on your rights as a consumer (or “data subject”) in relation to this regulation. We believe this is very important as the data […]
Inside Botswana’s Credit Information Act: A Credit Bureau’s Perspective
What the Law Expects from Credit Providers and Credit Bureaus Tsaone Kabomo In our previous article, we explored how the Credit Information Act, 2021, is laying the groundwork for a more transparent and inclusive credit system in Botswana. In this next instalment, we turn our focus to what the law expects from credit providers and […]
Inside Botswana’s Credit Information Act: A Credit Bureau’s Perspective
Why It Matters, Who It Covers, and What It Means By Tsaone Kabomo In our previous blog article, we unpacked what it means to be a licensed credit bureau. Today, we take a closer look at the actual regulation—the Credit Information Act, 2021. Please note this is written from the perspective of a Credit bureau […]
Credbase is a Licensed Credit Bureau – What That Means and Why It Matters
Tsaone Kabomo Last week, we shared the exciting news that Credbase is now a Licensed Credit Bureau—officially recognised and regulated to operate within Botswana’s financial system. But what exactly does that mean? And why should consumers, lenders, and businesses care? Let’s break it down. What Is a Credit Bureau? The International Finance Corporation (IFC) defines […]
PERSONAL CREDIT HEALTH: CREDIT BUREAUS
PERSONAL CREDIT HEALTH: CREDIT BUREAUS
Personal Credit Health: Exploring Credit Literacy- Consumer rights and responsibilities
Exploring Credit Literacy; Consumer rights and responsibilities
Personal Credit Health: Exploring Credit Literacy
How to ensure that you are compliant in 2023 in regards to Credit Act Bill
