Nabilah Safira
TechInAfrica – The government-owned telcom service provider, Zamtel, has partnered with Mastercard for local and international-enabled online transactions and transfers.
The customer will receive a physical Mastercard debit card linked to Zamtel Mobile Money wallet while making payments on stores and outlets can be done with its Mastercard QR.
“We are very excited about this partnership with Mastercard, which is another step in realizing our ambition to become a digital lifestyle partner of choice,” Zamtel CEO Sydney Mupeta.
“With access to Mastercard’s unrivaled network of merchants, this partnership instantly increases the ecosystem of locations where our mobile wallet can be used, bringing greater convenience, more choice, and an enhanced user experience for our customers.”
Amnah Ajmal, EVP for Market Development, Mastercard Middle East and Africa, commented on the strategic partnership, saying, “As more consumers embrace online and digital experiences, new digital payment partnerships are evolving, which are transformative for the growth of economies. We are pleased to advance our digital partnerships strategy in MEA with Zamtel, as we support their digital transformation and bring more seamless payment experiences to their customer.”
“Telcos play a critical role in enabling the digital economy and hence are a critical partner for us to drive the financial inclusion agenda forward.”
Source: Itnewsafrica.com
