How to build a credit score in South Africa, the Pokkit way

In South Africa, borrowing money has traditionally been the primary  way to build a good credit score. But a startup called Pokkit Score (Pokkit), founded in 2023, is providing a new way. Instead of relying on debt, Pokkit helps people improve their credit scores using their savings. This approach seeks to address the pressing financial inclusion challenge in a society with widespread income…