[Chapter-delegates] Urgent: PayPal Integration for Zambia - Contact Request

[Adebunmi Akinbo]

Hi Levy,
I recall I muted a need to have a discussion on a similar solution. Alas,
we are losing a lot in the GIG Economy.

We have a solution but it's worthy to have an African Partner that
understands our need.

My team (DNS Africa) hopes we can make this happen by speaking with FinTech
Platform with grassroot solutions for a green economy.

With your support, we could restart the process.

Regards.

On Tue, Mar 4, 2025, 5:05 PM ernest mafuta via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Hi levy
> Let me see I should get it before COB
> Regards
>
> On Tue, 4 Mar 2025, 08:01 levy syanseke, <lsyanseke at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Colleagues,
>>
>> I am urgently seeking a contact person at PayPal to help with
>> partnership/bank integration for local payments. I am part of the Zambia
>> Online Monetization Task Force and getting some contacts at PayPal hasnt
>> been easy so far.
>>
>> The past 10 years or so has seen an increase in unemployment which has
>> necicitated the growth of our gig economy. More and more Zambians are
>> turning to online platforms for freelance work, digital services, and
>> e-commerce. However, a significant barrier exists: *Zambian citizens are
>> unable to receive PayPal payments due to a lack of local bank integration,
>> severely hindering our growing gig economy.*
>>
>> This limitation prevents our entrepreneurs and freelancers from fully
>> participating in the global marketplace. They miss out on opportunities for
>> international clients and revenue streams, stifling economic growth and
>> innovation.
>>
>> We've faced roadblocks with standard customer support in our attempts to
>> resolve this critical issue.
>>
>> *Request:* Could you provide a direct contact at PayPal for bank
>> integration partnerships or guidance on initiating this process?
>>
>> Enabling PayPal functionality is not just about convenience; it's about
>> contributing to increased job creation through the gig economy. The gig
>> economy offers flexibility, income potential, and skills development,
>> particularly for our youth.
>>
>> This is critical for Zambia's digital economy and its ability to compete
>> globally.
>>
>> Your response in pointing us to some contacts will significantly help our
>> journey.
>>
>> Our quests started in 2023. See this post as confirmation:
>> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GLNaNpA1L/
>>
>> Regards
>> Levy Syanseke
>>
>> Media Studies Tutor | Ramah Designs
>> <https://web.facebook.com/ramahdesigns/> - Founder
>>
>> Internet Society Zambia Chapter <https://isoczambia.org> - Founding
>> president
>>
>> Youth IGF Movement <https://youthigf.com/>- Community Coordinator
>> +260 978 210 494 <+260+978+210+494>
>> lsyanseke at gmail.com
>>
>> <https://ramahdesigns.business.site/>
>>  God Loves You!
>>
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