MTC Maris, a financial technology company and subsidiary of MTC Namibia recently undertook a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, with the intention to introduce the business of MTC Maris to the Ministry and subsequently Government, whilst also exploring potential areas for collaboration, particularly in the efforts to promote and accelerate the country’s broader adoption of digital transactions.
Led by MTC Maris’ Board Chairperson, Jerome Namaseb, the team used the occasion to brief and present to the Minister the company’s new innovations and solutions introduced by the company. The occasion also explored opportunities for strategic partnership with the Ministry, especially through the upcoming Mega Hackathon, financial education, and collaboration with other government departments to expand digital services across government.
“The future of E-Money in Namibia is where we are headed. Hence, we are strategically working to take control and position ourselves fit for future. It is important that, on this journey, we engage key stakeholders such as MICT as we work to contribute towards positioning Namibia as the preferred destination for digital innovation and a central enabler of an inclusive digital economy.”- expressed Namaseb.
On her part, Theofelus highlighted that there’s still a significant need to build public confidence in e-transactions. “There is a need for us as a country, to build public confidence in digital transactions. And we can do so by starting to address challenges such as online scams, complex financial terms, and language barriers, amongst others.”
Launched in October 2024, MTC Maris is a cutting-edge mobile payment platform that lets users make financial transactions and manage their funds right from their phones. The solution gives unbanked people the convenience of loading money into a digital wallet, which enables them to make payments, buy goods, cash out, and transfer that money to other participants electronically – all without needing traditional banking systems.