By BUUMBA CHIMBULUOVER US$2 million has been invested in developing various digital platforms by Standard Chartered Bank Zambia in an effort to extend financial services across the country.The bank has therefore launched a cardless cash service on its mobile application and online platform to enable people to send and receive money on their phones.Harnessing technology is vital in promoting financial services across the country, says the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Herman Kasekende at the launch of the cardless cash service in Lusaka yesterday.Mr Kasekende observed that most people in remote areas did not have access to financial services and that the only solution to include more people in the sector was by harnessing technology.He emphasised that technology platforms had more advantages compared to brick and mortar of the bank which was limited.“Our dream is to make sure that all Zambians eligible to transact are given an opportunity through the digital platform. We can reach everywhere in […]
StanChart pumps over $2m in digital platform
