Mobile money platforms propel digital economy higher
Senior Reporter
Zimbabwe has been ranked high in the digital economy given its widespread use of mobile money platforms, online banking and international activity, according to a World Bank commissioned Digital Economy for Africa Diagnostic Report.
This was revealed by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa at the 18th post Cabinet briefing yesterday.
She said Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Jenfan Muswere presented to Cabinet, a report on the launch of the World Bank Digital Economy for Zimbabwe, Country Diagnostic Report.
The report entailed gathering of data from stakeholders across all social and economic sectors from 2018 to 2019, with a draft report having been presented for feedback in 2020 and the final report completed in 2021.