ZICTA makes headway on universal project

ZICTA makes headway on universal project
By Michael Malakata, ITWeb’s Zambian correspondent.
13 Nov 2014

The Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) has constructed 147 communication towers under the universal project to build 169 towers in rural areas of the country's ten provinces.

The project was officially launched in April this year by the Zambian government in a bid to improve communication in rural areas of the country.

The towers are being constructed by Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei Technologies.

The construction of the towers was however expected to be completed by October 2014. ZICTA has not given any reason why the completion of the project has delayed.

ZICTA assistant public relations officer said the 147 towers erected so far were already on air while the remaining 22 are still undergoing works to be linked to the airwaves.

Share

Read more


ITWeb proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, www.presscouncil.org.za or email the complaint to enquiries@ombudsman.org.za. Contact the Press Council on 011 484 3612.
Copyright @ 1996 - 2025 ITWeb Limited. All rights reserved.