Zambia

Drought derails major Zambian digital ID exercise

The government announced that the Integrated National Registration Information System project would be postponed as part of efforts to free up financial resources to address the effects of the drought.
Arnold Mulenga
1:20
Mar 7, 2024

Zambia trains judges, police how to detect cyber threats

Zambia's communications regulator trained 120 judges, magistrates, and police officers on the best ways to detect and investigate cyber security threats.
0:50
Mar 4, 2024

Zambia aims for 96 percent connectivity by year-end

The administration is building of a 65-metre-high communication tower in the northern province of Muchinga, marking a significant step towards that goal.
2:00
Mar 4, 2024

Zambia’s 156 constituencies receive Starlink kits from govt

The kits are intended for distribution in the country’s parliamentary constituencies and will help improve citizen access to the My e-Parliament app, as well as other online services.
1:20
Mar 1, 2024

Airtel Zambia names new MD

The appointment of Hussam Baday follows Airtel Zambia’s recent clash with the country’s regulator, due to its frequent network disruptions.
1:20
Feb 26, 2024

Chinese miner arrested in Zimbabwe for using Starlink

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who uses Starlink services illegally.
1:20
Feb 12, 2024

Airtel dispels rumours of Zambia exit

Rumours circulated that the telecom provider had again fallen foul of regulators due to frequent network failures.
1:30
Feb 1, 2024

Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
0:40
Jan 29, 2024

Zambia reports massive investment in ICT sector

Felix Mutati, the Science and Technology Minister, announced the investment at an event honouring women in the information technology sector.
1:50

PAPSS adoption to support African e-commerce boom

Djibouti, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have all implemented PAPSS through their central banks.
1:50
Jan 24, 2024

Zimbabwe cracks down on Starlink users

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who is using Elon Musk's Starlink.
1:00
Jan 22, 2024

Zambia upgrades towers North of the country to 3G, 4G

Some 87 towers are to be upgraded during an exercise that resumed on Friday.