Travellers using Zambia's main airport now have access to free WiFi.

The Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) installed WiFi between the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and the East Park Mall in the capital, Lusaka.

ZAMREN stated that this is an initiative to provide free internet to the two public facilities so that travelling researchers and students in public, small and medium-sized organisations, and other stakeholders can conduct their everyday business.

Access is provided via the eduroam (education roaming) platform.

ZAMREN CEO Stein Mkandawire noted that the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport WiFi would allow visitors, investors, and frequent travellers to communicate immediately upon arrival in the country.

“The internet is being provided at no cost, and everyone can access it,” Mkandawire said at a media briefing in Lusaka.

He went on to say that the agency's goal was to provide internet access to various public institutions such as colleges and schools so that students could easily do research and complete their assignments.

Mkandawire called on big business to collaborate with ZAMREN to provide internet access to various institutions around the country.