Poso Card benefits Gantsi pensioners, war vets

Reaching out: BotswanaPost CEO, Pele Moleta is bringing new technology to old system
Reaching out: BotswanaPost CEO, Pele Moleta is bringing new technology to old system

GANTSI: Botswana Post recently showcased its new Poso Card to Gantsi old age pensioners, war veterans and destitutes, explaining that it would enhance access to funds and bring greater efficiency.

Speaking here recently, Botswana Post CEO, Pele Moleta said the card would replace the current coupon system used to pay social beneficiaries money.

The card, Moleta said, comes without a pin number as this could potentially make it accessible to other people. Instead, the Poso Card captures its owner’s voice and all the 10 fingerprints as well as the date of birth and Omang number.

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