Mascom launches MyZakaPay
Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | 1070 Views |
The country’s largest mobile telecomms company by subscribers, Mascom, has introduced MyZakaPay, a new digital payment service.
During the launch event last Thursday, Boipelo Matenge, Mascom's chief corporate affairs officer, emphasised the company's commitment to addressing the requirements of all Batswana.
She explained that MyZakaPay is a secure, adaptable, and cost-effective digital payment solution that empowers users to make direct payments for products and services using the MyZaka funds stored on their mobile devices.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...