Eleving Group launches operations in South Africa

Eleving Group, a Latvia-based fintech lender listed on Frankfurt and Riga exchanges, has obtained a South African operating license and opened its first branch in Cape Town under the Bongo brand. The company plans to expand across major South African cities, offering consumer loans and vehicle financing through physical branches and digital channels.

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