Microfinanceafrica.net is the primary online resource for news and information on Microfinance in Africa, covering all aspects of Microfinance development in Africa.

It is aimed at anyone involved with the development of Microfinance in Africa, including technology providers, information providers, micro institutions, other service providers- as well as anyone seeking a general insight into the sector.

Microfinanceafrica.net includes a comprehensive news section, with industry updates and important developments added daily, as well as a recruitment database for microfinance-related roles, a company directory of contact details for hundreds of businesses in the industry, links to industry bodies and events.

Additionally the site delivers daily newsletters to a massive and growing industry audience, and regularly features key figures offering their opinions on the topics of the day, often feeding back on our stories and features.

The site started in January 2011 and has already gained a wide readership with more than 45,000 visitors and over 200,000 impressions every month.

For enqueries regarding advertising on the website or in the email news bulletin, recruitment queries regarding the Jobs section, purchasing premium listings in the Microfinance Africa directory, or sponsorship of site sections, please contact marketing@microfinanceafrica.net.

If you wish to submit any news or to advertise events, advertise Jobs or to have your Company’s details in our directory, please contact news@microfinanceafrica.net.

Microfinanceafrica.net is published by Sadana Media Ltd, a privately held company based in London, UK.

The reporting and editorial team consists of individuals with experience in several sectors, including financial services, technology, public sector and many other sectors. In addition to this Microfinanceafrica.net has an advisory board that consists of exceptional individuals with experience in several sectors related to microfinance. Their experience includes financial services, Micro Finance, Technology, training and other value added services. The advisory board includes:

Advisory Board

Clifford Brody

Clifford Brody is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Edcomm Group Banker’s Academy – a 23-year-old education and consulting firm dedicated to serving Banks, Credit Unions, Money Services Businesses (MSBs) and all areas of the Global Financial Community with thousands of generic and customized training programs in areas such as BSA/AML, Regulatory Compliance, Teller Training, Systems Training, Sales and Service Training, and many more.

JJ Oosthuysen
JJ Oosthuysen is a seasoned director level management consultant and entrepreneur with wide and successful experience in the management of a variety of businesses, both for profit and/or for purpose. He has specialized knowledge in microfinance related matters pertaining to strategy development, operations management, lending methodologies, staff training & development, corporate governance, donor requirements, performance evaluations etc gained through being a MFI leader and consultant to the sector over the past 10 years. He speaks five African languages and is able to engage across Africa with a variety of people

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