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STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Ismail Ahmed is founder and chief executive of money transfer service WorldRemit
The business allows users to send money without visiting agents and banks
Ahmed says the system helps Africa move towards a cashless economy

Remittances sent from abroad are a lifeline for millions [...]