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Mobile Money in Zambia: A comparison of charges

June 13, 2014

With more and more alternatives to banking popping up in the country, mobile money is taking the lead as two of the three mobile…

Zamtel and FNB Get Together

June 13, 2014

It’s common to have a bank and mobile operator working together to provide services to their clients these days. Just recently, MTN and Stanbic…

Nyimbo Za Zambia, The New Online Shopping Store for Zed Beats

June 11, 2014

We all see the numerous links that are thrown around social media by some musicians but we never really get quality music because either…

Top up your money, Instantly, as Airtel Mobile Money Users Hit 3.1Million!

May 30, 2014

Mobile Money is a convenient way to send/receive money and pay for bills without having to queue up at a service centre and all…

Technology in Zambia, Still Scared?

May 14, 2014

Despite the seemingly high uptake of information technology, the truth is that on the ground we are so behind when it comes to leveraging tech advances in…

Bank of Zambia reviewing Zamtel’s mobile money license application. Internal pilot approved.

May 8, 2014

Just last month, speaking to Zamtel Communications Manager, we posted an article in which we revealed that Zamtel was set to launch its mobile money service by the…

Orange Money reaches 10 million subscribers. A strong Ivory Coast but not so strong elsewhere

April 17, 2014

Orange, the french owned global telecoms company announced today that Orange Money in in African and Middle East operations has hit 10 million subscribers….

Hey Zamtel, there’s one thing people do more than they communicate.They pay.

April 15, 2014

Last week, we learnt that Zamtel is looking to launch mobile money services by the end of the year. Why they have waited this…

This Is Why We Don’t Have Zamtel Mobile Money Yet

April 11, 2014

We have just been told today by Zamtel Corporate Communications Manager, Kennedy Mambwe, that the mobile operator expects to launch a mobile money service before…

BroadPay, the Vendorless Vendor

April 2, 2014

Airtime street vendors are not always there when you need them but thankfully machines don’t have to sleep at night. BroadPay has allocated self service…

MTN and Ecobank Partner to Make Mobile Money Accessible

March 18, 2014

We’ve mentioned a few times in previous posts that it would absolutely be completely amazing if a mobile money service provider partnered with a bank…

Nkana Water and Sewerage Customers Can Now Pay with Airtel Money

March 17, 2014

On March 14, Airtel Networks Zambia Plc signed a partnership agreement with Nkana Water & Sewerage Company that will enable Airtel Money customers pay their…

Shoprite Money Transfer? Yes Sir!

March 13, 2014

“I’m going to send money” “Where?” “Shoprite” “Huh?” Yes. True story. Now you can transfer your money through any Shoprite branch by means of…

Cash Cow for MTN Group- Mobile Data, Financial Services

March 11, 2014

Despite higher operating costs in 2013, MTN Group made healthy gains in net profit, subscriber numbers, and revenue. According to Fierce Wireless, the South…

Go Cardless with FNB eWallet

February 17, 2014

There is nothing worse than losing your card after receiving that cash transfer you so desperately needed. I know. I’ve been there. Luckily though,…

Bus Operators in Zambia Adopt Mobile Money Platforms

January 31, 2014

While Kenya’s mobile money use hit $2.6 million per hour, Zambian telcos, Airtel Zambia and MTN Zambia have just teamed up with bus operators. Through…

Zambian Mobile Money Stats: Airtel Money now has 1.2m subscribers

December 9, 2013

Airtel Money director Brenda Thole has disclosed that the mobile money service now has 1.2 million subscribers. Thole gave the stats at the announcement…

Airtel Zambia and Zanaco launch Cultiv8, a mobile money enabled banking service for farmers

November 26, 2013

Image credit: gsma.com Airtel Zambia, the country’s largest mobile operator, and Zanaco, the largest financial institution in Zambia, announced this past week the launch…

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