Harnessing Mobile Technology (MT) to enhancy the sustainable livelihood of rural women in Zimbabwe. Case of Mobile Money Transfer (MMT)

Abstract

The focus of this study was to establish the existence of women money saving clubs in rural Zimbabwe, explore their operations and avail data which highlight the need for implementing tailor made Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) for all. The researchers employed focus group discussion and survey questionnaires to extract information from the research participants.  Participants to the questionnaire research were women who were actively running participating in money saving clubs in rural Zimbabwe. The focus group discussion participants included leaders of these rural women money saving clubs. This study will contribute to the body of knowledge novel information which is imperative for MMT operators in Zimbabwe. Therefore MMTs or Banks in Zimbabwe should embrace it.