South Africa: IDC May Start Micro Business Lender

Johannesburg — THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is considering sinking between R100m and R200m into setting up a microfinance institution for the establishment of small businesses.

The microfinancier could come to market as soon as next year and would fill a funding gap not covered by other development finance institutions and deemed too risky by commercial banks.

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