Union54, is now is now offering virtual debit and credit cards to Zambians

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Union54, is now is now offering virtual debit and credit cards to Zambians

Union54, which is the first YCombinator-backed startup in Zambia, is now offering Zambians an opportunity to own virtual debit cards they can use to pay bills, check out goods from online marketplaces, and access local and global supply chains.

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