{"id":34240,"date":"2022-11-09T23:02:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T23:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/bank-of-zambia-launches-go-cashless-campaign"},"modified":"2022-11-09T23:23:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T23:23:54","slug":"bank-of-zambia-launches-go-cashless-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/bank-of-zambia-launches-go-cashless-campaign","title":{"rendered":"Bank of Zambia Launches \u2018Go Cashless\u2019 Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>In promoting an oversight of Digital Financial Services \u2013 DFS and the associated safeguards, the Bank of Zambia \u2013 BOZ has launched \u2018Go Cashless\u2019 Campaign, a collaborative framework meant to promote a coordinated approach to scaling up the usage of Digital Financial Services in Zambia.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the \u2018Go Cashless\u2019 Campaign launch, Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya noted that the \u2018Go Cashless\u2019 is a theme which was adopted last year, anchored on the need for consumers to adopt digital means of accessing and using financial services in a safe and secure manner.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Kalyalya explained that the benefits of DFS include proper management of household income, ability to build assets, increased social security, reduced vulnerability, and creation of job opportunities, adding that by having access to appropriate financial services and products, individuals can achieve positive outcomes that improve their livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Kalyalya stated that on the journey towards a more financially included society, digital technology and Digital Financial Services have played a transformative role by enabling access and usage of financial services through digital means.<\/p>\n<p>He cited that the FinScope Survey of 2020 revealed that Digital Financial Services, more specifically mobile money, was the major contributor to the increased financial inclusion in Zambia, the FinScope Survey of 2020 showed that overall financial inclusion of the adult population increased to 69.4% from 59.3% in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs people migrate towards Digital Financial Services, it is important that they are aware of some key safeguards to enable them use the services in a safe and secure manner, thus calling on all relevant stakeholders to work in a collaborative manner to address emerging risks,\u201d he said<\/p>\n<p>The Governor mentioned that today, the mobile phone has become a tool that not only facilitates communication but is also a means of accessing financial services, this entails that anyone can now save, invest, and obtain credit\/loan or insure their valuable assets and property from literally anywhere and at any time.<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that following the launch of the campaign, the Bank and its partners will embark on a number of activities such as radio and television programmes, which have been lined up for the promotion of Digital Financial Services and the associated safeguards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe campaign team will commence roadshows in selected locations across the country where it will have engagements with members of the public, this is in addition to other activities that will be done through digital media and social media channels,\u201d he disclosed<\/p>\n<p>Dr Kalyalya has since commended various stakeholders such as the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority \u2013 ZICTA, the United Nations Capital Development Fund \u2013 UNCDF, Financial Sector Deepening Zambia \u2013 FSDZ, the Bankers Association of Zambia \u2013 BAZ, and the Payment Association of Zambia \u2013 PAYZ for their collaborative effort and positive contributions and support they continue to render for the growth of growth of in Digital Financial Services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay I also recognise the role that the respective financial service providers continue to play in the industry, without whom delivery of services would not be possible. However, I hasten to challenge financial service providers and other stakeholders to take up the opportunity to join the \u2018Go Cashless\u2019 campaign in order to continue providing Digital Financial Services that are customer centric and meet the ever-changing needs of consumers,\u201d he noted<\/p>\n<p>Dr Kalyalya has urged members of the public to be more cautious as they use these digital means, stating that financial service providers must also ensure that their customers do not fall prey to fraudsters who target innocent consumers by using deceptive methods of obtaining sensitive data that allow them to access customer funds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis campaign is not only for stakeholders mentioned above, but for all of us who must also join this campaign by sharing vital information on how to avoid being defrauded, for together, we can achieve a lot more in securing the national payment system,\u201d he mentioned<\/p>\n<p>Dr Kalyalya has warned fraudsters that the long arm of the law will catch up with them, as evidenced by the recent arrests that have been made by the security wings in collaboration with the various regulators and financial service providers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\">Zambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. 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