In December 2024, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a post by a young Gambian woman living in the diaspora—let’s call her “Mato” for privacy’s sake. Mato publicly declared her 2025 resolution: she would [……]
Lending money to friends and family is common worldwide, often motivated by goodwill and a desire to help loved ones in need. However, while the intention behind such loans is usually positive, the reality can [……]
Think about a time when your electricity went out. As you sat in the dark, maybe you wondered how long it would be before you could power up your computer again. Or perhaps you considered [……]
By Joerg Hansen, CEO of Caiz Development GmbH When we talk about financial inclusion, what we’re discussing is the ability to provide global access to financial services like credit, loans, insurance, and even something as [……]
When looking for a construction company to build, say a modernization project here in the Gambia, many factors go into deciding which one will be right. Experience and expertise can make all the difference in [……]
With the emergence of e-commerce, most individuals and businesses now use digital platforms to buy and sell products and services. The Gambia is not an exception, especially with a growing young population in the digital [……]
On 25th November 2021, out of curiosity on where people are putting their investments in The Gambia, I posted a quick survey on LinkedIn to have a view on the investment opportunities for Retail Investors. [……]
Back in 2015, Dalasi, the national currency of Gambia was experiencing its worst depreciation in history, against many major currencies such as the Euro and the American dollar. The situation has changed as of 2016 [……]
What is Private Equity? Private equity is usually long-term finance provided in return for an equity stake in potentially high-growth unquoted companies. Most people don’t understand the benefits of private equity to their businesses. Many [……]
Consumers are noticing the negative impact their habits are having on their homes, and so they are taking action to fight climate change. They want to do good, but to do this, they need help. [……]
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