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Mobile money saves rural souls

By Imam Wali: Digitally and electronically-connected, the world is running short of hiding places. And there is no question that at the heart of the digital and electronic revolution is the mobile phone, which has gained popularity due to its convenience and ease of use, enabling both urban and rural area dwellers to link up […]

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