The Ministry of Technology and Science, in collaboration with the Zambia Information and Communications Authority (ZICTA), has unveiled a new communication tower in Kalunkumya village, Mpongwe District, to improve network connectivity.
The tower will also boost the local economy, improve emergency response through rapid communication, and promote digital financial inclusion, including mobile banking and e-payments, according to the ministry's social media update.
"We are not only connecting people, but also their aspirations, knowledge, and future opportunities. Mpongwe is a strategic agricultural zone and a significant contributor to our national food basket.
"Connectivity in this area will support productivity in agriculture through access to information, market platforms, and digital extension services.
"It will also increase transparency and efficiency in programmes such as the Farmer Input Support Programme and the social cash transfer," said Felix Mutati, minister of technology and science.
According to Collins Mbulo, director general of ZICTA, the new infrastructure is about investing in a sustainable ecosystem of digital inclusion to bridge the digital divide while also promoting online safety.
He said: "We are investing in a sustainable ecosystem of digital inclusion one that also addresses the need for devices, digital literacy, and online safety.
"We are working closely with the Ministry of Education to support platforms such as the digital curriculum initiative, and we continue to champion safe and responsible digital citizenship, especially among children and youth.”
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