The African fintech industry is transitioning from short-term consumer lending to financing small businesses, driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny and government initiatives aimed at promoting credit in productive sectors. Analysts suggest that this trend will enhance access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), reflecting a significant shift in lending practices within the sector, according to Daily Trust.

Uganda's manufacturers are facing challenges such as high production costs, limited access to long-term capital, reliance on imported inputs, and fragmented supply chains. To address these issues, they are advocating for enhanced collaboration across supply chains, innovative financing solutions, and increased investment in value addition, according to The Independent.

Fidson Healthcare Plc has praised the Bank of Industry (BoI) for its provision of concessionary financing that has aided the growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria. This recognition came after a visit by delegations from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BoI to Fidson's manufacturing facility in Sango-Ota, Ogun State.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has confirmed data from Vanguard Newspaper indicating a 22.5 percent decline in bank credit to manufacturers, amounting to N1.9 trillion. MAN expressed concerns that this decline could negatively impact industrial growth, increase unemployment, and hinder policy implementation, attributing the issue to high interest rates and policy gaps.

The Tanzanian government has encouraged local entrepreneurs and investors to capitalize on the expanding economic opportunities in China to enhance their businesses and boost exports of domestically produced goods. This appeal was made by Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Dennis Londo, during the launch of a Clinic Day organized by the Embassy.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticized the average prime lending rates of 27 percent and maximum lending rates of 36.5 percent charged by major commercial banks as of May 2026, labeling them as exploitatively high for the manufacturing sector.