The official launch of ChitChat, a groundbreaking social commerce platform, in Zambia, offering Africans a secure chat platform integrated with USD digital wallets. Developed by Union54, a leading provider of innovative digital financial solutions, and in collaboration with Mastercard, a global payments technology company, ChitChat is set to revolutionize digital transactions and communication across the continent.

ChitChat introduces a unique social commerce experience, allowing users from various African countries to engage in encrypted chat conversations while seamlessly conducting USD transactions. Focusing on security and convenience, ChitChat lets users send instant USD payments to friends and family directly within chat conversations. The platform facilitates fund transfers to and from user wallets, with the added convenience of in-app currency conversion between USD and Zambia Kwacha.

Designed to be a safe and secure environment for chatting, transacting, money transfers, and community building, ChitChat aims to empower users with effortless financial transactions while fostering social connections.

“We are excited to announce ChitChat’s launch in Zambia and the simultaneous launch of our digital wallet feature. ChitChat’s founding principle is to be a safe, secure, and sovereign platform for social commerce. Building on this, we are pleased to bring world-class payment infrastructure to Africans once again,” said Perseus Mlambo, CEO of Union54, the developers of ChitChat.

“We aim to grow ChitChat into a platform that accelerates commerce across Africa and believe we have created the right chat platform with payments to serve as the foundation for what’s to come,” he added.

ChitChat’s launch marks the beginning of a transformative journey in the realm of social commerce in Africa. As the platform evolves, users can anticipate additional features such as USD Debit Cards, scheduled to debut in the second quarter, and group wallets, slated for release in the coming weeks.

With its innovative blend of communication and finance, ChitChat is poised to reshape the digital landscape in Africa, offering users unparalleled convenience and security in their social interactions and financial transactions.