GUGU LOURIE: Will MTN’s mobile money bridge the financial inclusion gap in SA?
The network provider has quietly worked on improving its locally relaunched MoMo that has proven such a big hit in the rest of Africa
05 October 2023 - 05:00
Buying amagwinya (vetkoek/fat cake) from a street vendor has become easier — there are apps that allow small or informal businesses to accept cash via a QR code or a USSD merchant ID.
App users can also transfer income or food vouchers from their e-wallets, play the lottery, and even pay for electricity with zero transaction fees...
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