mmegi

Stanbic launches Toro loan

Supportive: Motshegare says the bank's vision is to create value for its clients and communities by providing access to digital financial services
Supportive: Motshegare says the bank's vision is to create value for its clients and communities by providing access to digital financial services

Stanbic Bank Botswana has launched a digital lending solution which allows its salaried customers to apply online for loans, within pre-approved credit limits, and receive the funds immediately.

In a statement last Tuesday, bank officials said the innovation, known as Toro Loan, was a first for Botswana and part of moving towards a more digitised future as banking trends and customer needs demand greater agility and innovation.

Digital lending works the same way as a traditional lending approach, but with more convenience, the officials said.

Editor's Comment
Rising abortion figures demand urgent action

Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up