.MTN, MoMo, and Blankets & Wine Team Up for Cashless Festival Experience MTN Uganda, MoMo, and Blankets & Wine have joined forces to provide a seamless and cashless experience at the upcoming Blankets & Wine festival. This partnership ensures that attendees can enjoy the event hassle-free and embrace the digital convenience of mobile money payments. Through this partnership, MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) will be the exclusive payment platform for the festival. Attendees can purchase tickets, food, drinks, and merchandise using their MoMo accounts. This eliminates the need for cash and significantly reduces transaction times, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience for all. MTN’s extensive network and infrastructure will support seamless and secure transactions throughout the festival. Customers can use the MoMo app or USSD to make payments quickly and conveniently. Commenting on the partnership, MTN Uganda’s Chief Commercial Officer, Somdev Sen, said, “We are excited to partner with Blankets & Wine to provide a cashless festival experience. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to drive financial inclusion and digital transformation in Uganda.” “We understand the inconvenience of carrying cash, especially in crowded environments like festivals. With MoMo, attendees can focus on enjoying themselves while seamlessly handling their financial transactions,” added Somdev. Blankets & Wine organizers welcomed the partnership, citing the benefits it brings to attendees. “We are thrilled to partner with MTN and MoMo. Cashless festivals have become the norm globally, and we are committed to providing our attendees with the best possible experience,” said Blankets & Wine founder, Muthoni Ndonga. “The cashless system will significantly improve efficiency and safety, allowing attendees to enjoy the festival without having to worry about cash or queues,” Muthoni added. The Blankets & Wine festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 29th, 2023, at the Uganda Museum. Attendees are encouraged to purchase their tickets and recharge their MoMo accounts in advance to avoid any inconveniences on the day of the event.Australians Rush to ATMs in Protest Against Cashless SocietyAustralians Rush to ATMs in Protest Against Cashless Society In an unprecedented act of defiance, Australians have flocked to ATMs across the country to withdraw cash in response to a Facebook-organized event. The initiative, spearheaded by the pro-cash group Cash is King Australia, aimed to challenge the growing reliance on digital payments. Cash is King Australia posted a simple message: “Cash out tomorrow June 14.” The call resonated with members, who took to the page to express their support for the action. “Just withdrew some cash this morning in Sydney CBD. Let them know we won’t let them take cash!” declared one member. Technical glitches reported with the Suncorp Bank app hinted at the scale of the withdrawals. The event echoed a similar initiative in April by the Cash Welcome Facebook group, which claimed to have injected thousands of dollars into the community. Amidst growing opposition to the cashless agenda, a Perth bakery chain recently reversed its decision to go cashless after staff faced customer backlash. Independent MPs have also introduced a bill to parliament to prevent the phasing out of cash. MP Bob Katter warned of the potential consequences of a cashless society: “If the bank says ‘no, you can’t use that card to buy a loaf of bread,’ then you’re going to have to go hungry.” The event reflects a growing fear that a cashless system would leave vulnerable Australians without access to essential services. By withdrawing cash, participants hope to send a message that cash remains an important and necessary form of payment.Cashless Festival Experience with MTN MoMo and Blankets & Wine MTN MoMo, the mobile money service from MTN Group, has partnered with Blankets & Wine, East Africa’s leading lifestyle event, to provide a seamless cashless experience at upcoming festivals. The partnership will allow attendees to purchase tickets, food, and beverages using MTN MoMo at all Blankets & Wine events. Customers will benefit from the convenience, security, and speed of mobile payments, eliminating the need for physical cash. “We are excited to partner with MTN MoMo to offer our patrons a cashless festival experience,” said Muthoni Ndonga, Founder of Blankets & Wine. “This will enhance their safety, convenience, and overall enjoyment of our events.” The cashless payment system will be implemented using MTN MoMo’s QR code technology. Attendees can scan the QR codes on payment points to make transactions in a matter of seconds. The system will also enable real-time transaction tracking for festival organizers. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to drive financial inclusion and make digital payments accessible to all,” said Thomas Sirma, MTN MoMo’s Regional General Manager. “We believe that the cashless festival experience will revolutionize the way people enjoy live events.” The partnership between MTN MoMo and Blankets & Wine is expected to significantly enhance the festival experience for attendees, providing a safe, convenient, and hassle-free way to purchase goods and services.