BOTSWANA POST NOW OFFERS SMEGA SERVICES
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation has advanced its Smega mobile money services footprints across the nation through partnership with Botswana Post. Through this partnership, Smega services will be accessible in 120 locations across the country in Botswana Post outlets. In addition to buying BTC airtime and sim cards from Botswana Post outlets, now with the introduction of Smega, customers will be able to access registration services as well as conduct SMEGA transactions.
BTC Head of Sales, Boipelo Segale told the Business Trends that the corporation is continually looking for ways to offer convenient financial solutions to all Batswana across the nation at affordable prices. “We are continually advancing our reach to all Batswana because we are committed to serving the needs of our people. Our partnership with Botswana Post will enable us to take our services to remote areas and reach out to the unbanked population.”
Botswana Post Business Development and Products officer, Kagiso Mokgosi said one of their main aims is to bank the unbanked in line with the financial agenda inclusion as well as bring services to everyone across the country. “We are continuously seeking ways to expand this range of financial technology and as such are excited to announce our partnership with BTC, the partnership has introduced SMEGA products and services in our Post Offices across the country.”
He said it is through such partnerships between Botswana Post and BTC that businesses grow their customer base and revenue. Mokgosi also pointed out that Botswana Post anticipates continued growth of its Virtual Post Box innovative service, which eliminates the need for a conventional Post Box and creates a cheaper solution for both individuals and businesses.
“As part of our revenue generation strategy, we consider new technologies and smart partnerships with a view of leveraging and diversifying our revenue streams. We are always looking to create more value for our stakeholders especially those in far flung vulnerable communities, which in turn feed into our desire to enhance our customer experience.”