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Vendors embrace plastic money
05 Dec 2016 at 09:27hrs | Views
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Vendors have taken advantage of cash shortages to accept payments using Point of Sale (POS) machines in the streets.
On Monday, Bulawayo24.com got hold of a picture of a vendor clutching a POS machine while selling mazhanje in an open truck.
Some financial institutions are renting out POS machines for a commission.
Most people have embraced the use of plastic money for transactions at various outlets including at churches.
However, several government departments are still demanding hard cash for services.
On Monday, Bulawayo24.com got hold of a picture of a vendor clutching a POS machine while selling mazhanje in an open truck.
Some financial institutions are renting out POS machines for a commission.
However, several government departments are still demanding hard cash for services.
Source - Byo24News
