Zambia moves ahead with biometric SIM card registration

Mobile phone subscription has increased, according to recent figures from the regulator.

Local mobile money subscribers rush to regulator with complaints of theft from their accounts.

ICT and telecoms regulator attributes increase to improved data networks, affordable data services.

Continent generates about 2.2 million Mt of e-waste annually from domestic output, according to latest global report.

Lawmakers say neither industry regular nor Broadcasting Authority have jurisdiction to control social media platforms.

Govt confirms discussions continue, but sources close to company say some believe deadline for 100% national coverage is too tight.

Country home to 13.4 million subscribers, representing penetration rate of 81.92%.

Telco claims Zambia govt has failed to uphold repayment deal related to repossession of Zamtel in 2012.

Eighty towers are operational and 1009 towers are scheduled to be constructed nationally.

Three bills put before parliament in efforts to control online resources.

Increased competition has reduced price of data services, contributed to growth.