Free internet connection in Zambian public buildings

The administration is building of a 65-metre-high communication tower in the northern province of Muchinga, marking a significant step towards that goal.

The majority of the tower upgrades are in the North Western province, where this year, the government wants 19 4G towers installed and 41 refurbished.

Felix Mutati, the Science and Technology Minister, announced the investment at an event honouring women in the information technology sector.

"We're getting rid of 2G. We want all towers to have internet access," the minister stated. "Every tower from now on will only be 4G and upwards internet enabled."

The connection of Kalomo Secondary School in the Southern province, comes four months after the company obtained a licence to operate in the country.

The group has been awarded an International Network Licence in Zambia.

Malawi's communications regulator declared that the Diplomatic Data Corridor represents a big step forward for both countries.

Cassava's investment pledge comprises key projects, including the expansion of the Liquid Intelligent Technologies fibre network, the extension of Africa Data Centres.

Liquid Zambia has committed to launch a new data centre, and expand its fibre network to connect more towns across the country.

Strategy begins with full automation of airtime purchases, phasing out of scratch cards.

The company plans to invest US$400-million and create 450 direct jobs.