Monday, October 20, 2008

Ever thought of paying your ISP with sugar?

By Samuel Mungadze

Ever thought of paying for your internet services with sugar? It’s possible but only in Zimbabwe.

South Africa’s 702 talk Radio reported that a leading internet service provider in the troubled African country, Zimbabwe Online, announced today that it will be accepting groceries as payment for services.

The country’s unstable currency has led many businesses to decline the local currency and opt instead for forex or other commodities of value.

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