Vendors embrace plastic money

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.