Zambian telcos mobilise behind lobby group
Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has officially launched to serve as lobby group for GSM telecommunication operators.
Christopher Tredger
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Zambia’s gov’t to formalise working group tasked to save Zamtel
Leaked letter from officials confirms intention to inaugurate working group.
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Zambia’s gov’t rubbishes claims it will sell Zamtel
Vice-President said company will be recapitalised and not sold.
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Job cuts inevitable as Zamtel urgently seeks US$265m to stay afloat
Government has secured an equity partner and wants to onboard the foreign company by August this year.
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Zamtel looks to double its subscriber base by 2023
Telco commences with installation of US$5.7m subscriber capacity charging system.
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Zambia’s Zamtel targets a subscriber base of seven million by 2023
Company’s CEO says it remains on a growth trajectory and has invested in core network infrastructure capacity.
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Zamtel's future hangs in the balance … again
Zambia’s government initiates another request with the IMF for economic bailout.
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Zambia wants Fast Track Court to curb mobile money fraud
Bank of Zambia initiates process to establish a dedicated Fast Track Court, specifically geared to handle cases involving mobile money fraud.
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Libya’s LapGreen Networks threatens Zambia over unpaid debt
Zambian govt official confirms company is considering targeting the Southern African country’s global assets.
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Data, broadband demand driving investment in Zambia telecoms
Industry regulator, operators believe the country will continue on growth trajectory.
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Zamtel partners Kazang to reach Zambia’s unbanked
Companies announce integration of platforms to beef up financial inclusivity.
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Sub-Saharan Africa remains largely offline
GSMA’s regional head unpacks the challenges in ensuring more people are able to connect.