Letshego profit rises despite revenue pressure

Letshego Africa Holdings has lifted first-half profit by 25 percent despite weaker operating income, as lower credit impairment charges and tight cost controls helped the pan-African financial services group navigate challenging market conditions.

The group reported consolidated profit after tax of P226.9 million for the six months ended June 2026, up from P181 million in the corresponding period last year. Profit from continuing operations increased five percent to P179.9 million from P171.3 million.

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