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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88055, member: 27"]
A co-branded mobile app just dropped in South Africa, giving migrants a smartphone-first route for shipping remittances back to countries like Zimbabwe.

Western Union teams up with Sasai
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[*]Western Union and Sasai launched a cross-border money app.
[*]Cassava Technologies is Sasai's parent company.
[*]South Africa's massive diaspora population is the target.
[*]Zimbabwean migrants regularly wire cash to relatives back home.
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How the app actually works
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[*]Users can beam funds to bank accounts or digital wallets.
[*]Cash pickup at retail spots abroad remains an option.
[*]Debit cards, credit cards, and bank transfers all work.
[*]Sasai's retail network spans over 150,000 outlets.
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Key voices backing the launch
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[*]Mohamed Touhami el Ouazzani highlighted South Africa's digital-savvy base.
[*]Ouazzani stressed the demand for flexible cross-border payment tools.
[*]Darlington Mandivenga wants stronger financial links across Africa.
[*]Mandivenga leads fintech and digital platforms at Cassava Technologies.
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App details and accessibility
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[*]Android and iOS versions are both available.
[*]Registration and identity checks wrap up in minutes.
[*]Remittances remain a lifeline for many Zimbabwean households.
[*]South Africa hosts one of Africa's most connected consumer markets.
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