Why digital payments are key to Tanzania’s cashless economy goal

Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania pushes forward with its digital economy agenda and more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) embracing digital payments, challenges remain that need to be addressed to accelerate Tanzania’s journey to becoming Africa’s digital economy hub.

Visa’s Vice President and General Manager for East Africa, Mr Chad Pollock, has been in Tanzania recently, engaging with stakeholders as part of the company’s efforts to expand its operations and support the country’s digital economy agenda.