Stanbic extends self service channels
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
The new services are aimed at enhancing the Stanbic Bank experience, with a view to adding a greater degree of convenience to customers’ lives. Says Stanbic Bank Botswana Head of Self Service Channels, Southwell Mbongwe: “Prepaid Electricity and DStv subscription services strive to make our customers’ daily burden of running errands just a little bit lighter. One can take care of these subscription and payment needs from the comfort of their own home or office, or even while on the go off their mobile phones.”
The offerings allow for the purchase of prepaid electricity vouchers for any BPC prepaid account and instant DStv subscription payment for any MultiChoice Botswana account quickly and safely. Upon completion of the transaction, the customer will receive an SMS confirmation of the purchased amounts, as well as a recharge voucher for Prepaid Electricity. This will allow them to recharge their BPC metres, while their DStv service will be restored instantly.
The Francistown Umbrella Informal Sector chairperson, David Mbulawa, has highlighted this growing concern, revealing that many local traders are using their licences to facilitate the entry of foreign goods into the market at a fee.Fronting undermines the very fabric of our local economy. It allows foreign traders to exploit the system designed to benefit Batswana, using local licences to cross borders and sell goods at prices intended for local...