Zambia mobile sector exceeds $389 million
Total number of active mobile cellular subscriptions increased by 6.4 percent to 21.1 million subscribers in 2023 from 19.8 million subscribers in 2022.
Arnold Mulenga
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ExiPay, Izwe team up to launch new POS device in Zambia
The point of sale solution is able to process both mobile and card payments, tapping an underserved segment of the country’s payment landscape.
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Zambia cracks whip on Airtel over network outages
The regulator has also asked Airtel to implement immediate measures to prevent such disruptions and to present to ZICTA a long-term network plan.
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First Zambia institution connected to Starlink
The connection of Kalomo Secondary School in the Southern province, comes four months after the company obtained a licence to operate in the country.
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Paratus Zambia receives gateway licence
Paratus Zambia and the other five data gateway licensees in Zambia hold exclusive rights to import and export internet data capacity.
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Zambia Mobile Money balloon as fintech adoption increase
Extensive adoption of digital financial services in Zambia presents important opportunities in the country, says the regulator.
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Malawi goes on charm offensive to reduce data prices, improve connectivity
Country launches Diplomatic Data Corridors project.
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Paratus secures Zambia’s last available data gateway licence
Company, one of six licensees, now holds exclusive rights to import and export internet data capacity.
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Airtel rolls out 138 new 4G sites across Zambia
Investment in network continues, with extended reach and 5G launch on the cards.
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Zambia's fourth operator to launch operations in January 2023
Wholly-owned local firm said it would invest US$400-million and create more than 450 direct jobs when it commences operations.
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Zambia: country must hold off on e-voting plans says gov’t
Authorities say country cannot proceed as intended by the Electoral Commission of Zambia until it has reliable network coverage and connectivity.
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Zambia targets 100% network coverage by 2024
Government plans to leverage revenue generated from spectrum auction to invest in telecommunications tower construction.