Monrovia, Oct. 22 -- Senate Revenue Committee Chairman Gbehnzohngar Findley has called on the government and telecommunications companies to explain rising mobile money transaction fees and the expiration of unused scratch cards, warning that the practices are placing an unnecessary financial burden on Liberian consumers.

By Obediah Johnson

Findley, speaking during a regular session of the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, October 20, questioned the increase in mobile money transfer charges from 1% to 2%, arguing that the higher fees could discourage the growing use of digital financial services.

He cited the charges imposed by major telecommunications operators, including MTN Liberia and Orange Liberia, saying customers are required to pay ...