Gates Foundation Supports Expansion Of An Open Mobile Banking Platform in Africa
Tom Groenfeldt
DECEMBER 4, 2018
With some tech support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation an open mobile banking app is launching in Africa.
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With some tech support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation an open mobile banking app is launching in Africa.
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