About Ankele

Our Mission

Ankele exists to provide accessible, fair, and transparent short-term credit to South Africans who need it most. We believe that financial services should be simple, fast, and available to everyone - not just those with perfect credit scores or fancy bank accounts.

What We Do

Through our AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, we make it possible to apply for and receive short-term credit without complicated paperwork, long queues, or intimidating bank branches. Just a simple chat on the app you already use every day.

Why WhatsApp?

Over 90% of South African smartphone users have WhatsApp. By meeting you where you are, we remove barriers and make financial access as easy as sending a message to a friend. No new apps to download, no accounts to create - just chat and get the help you need.

Regulatory Compliance

Ankele operates in full compliance with South African financial regulations, including:

• National Credit Act (NCA)
• National Credit Regulator (NCR) guidelines
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
• Consumer Protection Act (CPA)

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