By Ireen Mseteka

Likoma, October 23, Mana: Traditional Authority (TA) Kabuthu of Chizumulu Island in Likoma District, Tuesday, applauded government for introducing E-Payment system for transferring stipends to beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Program (SCTP) in the district.

Kabuthu was speaking during an extra ordinary full council meeting where Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare briefed stakeholders on the development.

He said that the transition of transfers payment system from manual to E-payment will ensure that beneficiaries access their money with ease.

“On behalf of the people of Chizumulu Island and the district as a whole, I thank government for this initiative. This has put us at par with other districts which embraced E-payment system sometime back,” said Kabuthu.

Chairperson for Likoma District Council, Barnabas Sambamo said that the new payment system is in line with digital era which he said is being embraced worldwide.

He then assured the beneficiaries of the effectiveness of E-payment system saying it is a secure and faster means for payment.

Principal Social Welfare Officer in the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Gilbert Kaponda then advised stakeholders to sensitize people in their localities on the initiative.

 “It is our responsibility to inform people about this system so that they embrace,” said Kaponda.