Helping women access responsible credit is key to financial inclusion and economic growth in SA

--:--
GUEST – Kenosi Rakosa, Head of Lending Propositions at EasyPay Everywhere

In South Africa, empowering women with access to responsible credit is key to advancing financial inclusion and economic resilience. With nearly half of households headed by women, especially in rural areas, gender-driven economic disparity remains a pressing issue.



Kenosi Rakosa, Head of Lending Propositions at EasyPay Everywhere, highlights the transformative impact that safe, accessible credit can have on these households. By offering financial tools that support women’s unique needs, particularly those leading low-income families, can lay the groundork for long-term community upliftment.
13 Nov 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

Other recent episodes

Edenvinne: A Platform for Local Beauty Brands

GUEST – Reabetswe Dire – Founder of Edenvinne South Africa has a wealth of talented beauty entrepreneurs, but many struggle to get their products into the hands of consumers. Edenvinne is on a mission to change that. We’ll be speaking to Rearabetswe Dire, founder of Edenvinne to learn more about…
13 Nov 5PM 18 min

SAHPRA cautions against fake Ozempic and alternatives

GUEST - Deon Poovan, he is the Acting Chief Regulatory Officer at SAHPRA. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said it is concerned about the increased sales of weight loss products made available to the public via websites, social media platforms and other informal channels. According to SAPHRA,…
13 Nov 5PM 14 min

Trump's second term victory sparks economic speculation

GUEST – Johann Els, Group Chief Economist at Old Mutual The eyes of the world were glued on the United States last week and in a conclusive victory, Donald Trump and the Republicans now have a mandate to implement their agenda over the next four years. We are joined by…
13 Nov 5PM 12 min

Privatizing Power: A Solution to South Africa's Electricity Crisis?

GUEST – Adil Nchabeleng - Energy expert Is privatization the answer to South Africa's electricity woes? With municipalities struggling to keep the lights on, experts are recommending that local municipalities turn to private companies for help. Energy expert, Adil Nchabeleng joins us to discuss the pros and cons of this…
13 Nov 5PM 13 min