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This reeks of opportunity: <\/strong>Government offices and companies now have three months to switch from a cash to an electronic payment system for their staff salaries, according to an ultimatum issued by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail on Tuesday, Youm7<\/a> reports. The decision prohibits a return to cash or cheque payments and is part of a state-endorsed initiative to enhance financial inclusion<\/a>. Government has for more than two years now accelerated the pace at which it has shifted payroll to the banking system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This reeks of opportunity: Government offices and companies now have three months to switch from a cash to an electronic payment system for their staff salaries, according to an ultimatum issued by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail on Tuesday, Youm7 reports. 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