A Africell announced that it already has more than 7 million customers throughout Angola, since the start of operations in one year of operations.
The number of customers was disclosed in an official note, sent to the editorial office of MenosFios, where it also informed that the digital transformation in Angola is receiving a significant boost with the launch of the platform afrimoney, an innovative mobile money service operated by Africell. Supported by the connectivity of Angola's most recent mobile operator, Afrimoney will make essential financial instruments available to the Angolan population.
According to the company, Afrimoney intends to become an accessible and easy-to-use financial service, seeking to strengthen the Angolan financial landscape, through products and services that will be useful both to the banking population, but above all to those who are not yet integrated in the sector. formal economic sector, thus building itself as a “bridge” between the two economic sectors, and thus a social elevator as a tool for financial inclusion.
From their mobile phones, Afrimoney users will be able to make digital transactions with other individuals and organizations, on the platform, being able to deposit, transfer and withdraw money instantly, in a safe and transparent environment.
"The digital wallet could change the lives of those who otherwise depend on physical money to transact. Evidence from other markets suggests that, with the right education and support, new users will easily adopt the service and integrate it into their daily activities, expanding the benefits to themselves and the wider economy.“, said Kátia da Conceição, Director General of Afrimoney Angola.
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It was also revealed that Afrimoney will seek to further leverage the financial landscape and create income opportunities for thousands of agents in the ecosystem. By establishing agreements with potential partners, such as banks and other financial institutions, Afrimoney will take mobile financial services to another level, making new microcredit, micro savings, insurance, and other offers accessible to citizens.
Africell started providing mobile telephony services in Angola in April 2022 and the launch of Afrimoney, according to the mobile telephony operator, is a significant milestone, and an additional step in the market entry strategy and execution of its investment plan.
