Airtel Ghana, Rancard launch online store
Mobile telecoms company, Airtel Ghana and software developer, Rancard Solutions have launched an online store, a press release from Airtel has said.
According to Airtel, the store known as Airtel Money Market which runs on Rancard’s Rendezvous Technology product is aimed at providing additional channels for Airtel Money customers and merchants.
The store, Airtel says “allows Ghanaians to use social interactions and contributions from trusted individuals as a guide in their decision to buy goods online.”
“The online platform will enable merchants have multiple outlets in addition to opening a virtual store and stocking it with merchandise available for sale. For potential customers that visit the money market, they can window shop, as well as, compare prices from different merchants all from the comfort of their home or office,” it adds.
By Emmanuel K. Dogbevi
That is good, hmmm. this is about the 100th of such initiative, hope they are consistent with this one. we need a flexible online payment system in Ghana. i think the mobile companies has more than enough resource to do that. Airtel, MTN and Tigo, can develop an API that we developers can integrate into our online platform to collect money. i guess they are not seeing it a lucrative investment enough, however they should consider face which 8 years ago could not raise a million dollars could now worth over 100 billion. Developing online payment system through mobile is safer and much convenient.