Digital Services
Could MTN MoMo Become a Bank in Zambia? What MTN’s New Strategy Means
MTN Group is considering applying for banking licences in selected African markets as it looks beyond mobile-money transfers and towards direct lending. MTN Group chief executive Ralph Mupita said on 25 August 2026 that lending had become one of the company’s fastest-growing financial services. A banking licence could allow MTN to accept deposits and lend…
Read MoreNAPSA Supplementary Savings Is Worth Considering—Despite Confusing iCARE Rules
NAPSA Supplementary Savings or NSS – NAPSA has introduced Supplementary Savings on its iCARE platform, giving Zambians an opportunity to save voluntarily beyond their compulsory pension contributions. Unlike ordinary NAPSA contributions deducted through payroll, participation is optional. Members can opt in through iCARE and contribute according to their financial ability, without a publicly stated minimum…
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