Financial literacy vital for inclusion � Letshego

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Financial literacy has an important role to play in accelerating financial inclusion, according to Letshego managing director Christopher Low.

It is against this backdrop that Letshego saw it fit to launch a three year nationwide financial literacy campaign, which will cover the civil service, parastatals, private and informal sectors.

Financial literacy is defined as the knowledge and understanding of personal finance concepts and the skills, motivation and confidence to make informed financial choices, and participate in economic life.

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