POSB Launches Digital Payday Loan Service Amid Push for Greater Financial Inclusion

Community Mirror Reporter The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has unveiled a new instant payday loan facility accessible through USSD technology, marking a significant shift in Zimbabwe’s digital lending landscape as financial institutions seek innovative ways to serve the underbanked population. The service, which allows customers to borrow up to USD100 instantly through mobile phones,…

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FODPZ Calls for Urgent Action on Assistive Technology Access

Community Mirror Reporter The Federation of Organisations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe (FODPZ) marked World Day for Assistive Technologies yesterday with an urgent call for increased access to assistive devices, highlighting that only 10% of people in low-income settings can access these vital tools despite over 2.5 billion people requiring them globally. The commemoration, held…

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EcoCash launches international money transfers from Zimbabwe to other countries

EcoCash, Zimbabwe’s largest and leading fintech platform, has launched a new international money transfer service that allows customers to send money from Zimbabwe to several other countries. In a statement, the company said using the service, EcoCash customers will now be able to send money to several countries, including South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi,…

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Power Stability Boosts Community Growth and Business in Suburbs

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across various suburbs in Zimbabwe are celebrating the improved availability of grid electricity, which has significantly enhanced flexible working hours, increased productivity, and reduced business costs. Previously, many SMEs were constrained to operate only between 10 PM and 5 AM due to the intermittent power supply from the state utility,…

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City Parking Introduces Cutting-Edge ANPR System for Enhanced Enforcement

City Parking has launched a groundbreaking solution aimed at improving parking enforcement and reducing conflicts between marshals and drivers: the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This innovative technology is set to revolutionize the way parking violations are detected and enforced. The ANPR system utilizes cameras mounted on vehicles that automatically scan, read, and record…

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