Blantyre City Council (BCC) has partnered with payment aggregator OneKhusa to allow ratepayers to pay using mobile money, bank apps or other digital wallets directly from their phones.
The system links BCC’s billing platform with the Fintech firm, which connects multiple banks and mobile money services into one system, reducing manual work and delays in reconciling transactions.
In a statement, BCC director of commerce and industry George Kaulemba, said the move will make payments more convenient and accessible for residents.
“This partnership is a milestone in our drive to bring payments closer to the people,” he said.
On her part, OneKhusa commercial director Efrida Chigwe aid the platform is designed to simplify digital transactions and improve financial inclusion.
BCC is rolling out the system with support from the World Bank and will also introduce an online portal where residents can pay their rates directly.
