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Created: 2025-07-17 13:44:26 UTC

💡 Benjamin Fernandes—CEO of NALA—offers a rare, critical view on fintech in Africa in his new interview with The Citizen.

He breaks down:
✅ Problems with Tanzania’s banking system
✅ How NALA achieved profitability and growth despite investor bias
✅ The opportunity in remittances and diaspora capital
✅ Why Rafiki API is a game-changer for fragmented African markets

This is a must-read for investors, policymakers, and fintech founders.

📌 Full breakdown →
#FintechAfrica #Leadership #StartupInsights #BankingInnovation #BenjaminFernandes

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**Related Topics**
[investment](/topic/investment)
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