AI is transforming the banking sector as financial institutions use smarter lending models and alternative data to assess creditworthiness more fairly and accurately. Eshmael Mpabanga joins us to discuss how AI-first lending is helping banks expand access to credit, support micro-entrepreneurs, and create more transparent, customer-focused financial solutions in South Africa.

<p>AI is transforming the banking sector as financial institutions use smarter lending models and alternative data to assess creditworthiness more fairly and accurately. Eshmael Mpabanga joins us to discuss how AI-first lending is helping banks expand access to credit, support micro-entrepreneurs, and create more transparent, customer-focused financial solutions in South Africa.</p>