Elderly people and individuals with disabilities in Mchinji have lauded digital finance services, describing them as a lifeline.
The sentiments were shared during the ongoing Digital Finance Services (DFS) Awareness Campaign, led by the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of Malawi.
Jefita Jason, an elderly mechanic from Kapiri Trading Centre, said he prefers to carry and use digital money rather than cash, considering his age and physical limitations.
Similarly, Juliet Brandson, a resident of Nyoka Village with physical disabilities, applauded the ease and independence that digital finance offers.
“I have no problem with digital money, and I prefer it because it’s safe, convenient, and easy. It also gives me the freedom to do almost everything on my phone, among others buying airtime, paying for various products and receiving money,” Brandson said.
Joshua Kunkumbira, the team leader for the Mchinji DFS Awareness Campaign, said it was encouraging that elderly people and individuals with disabilities often seen as vulnerable were sharing the many benefits of digital money.
The campaign in Mchinji aims to raise awareness of the benefits of DFS over a 20-day period, focusing on empowering vulnerable populations.
By Brighton Thengoliweta Chimsinde, MANA.