Zamtel

Zamtel launches e-SIM services in Zambia

The telco says that by introducing the e-SIM, it is improving customer experience and taking another step toward better convenience and value.
Lezeth Khoza
1:10
Aug 30, 2024

Zambia secures Huawei comms towers donation

The government directed Zamtel to install the towers in remote locations around the Southern African country.
3:50
Aug 26, 2022

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.
2:00
Aug 26, 2022

Zambia’s gov’t to formalise working group tasked to save Zamtel

Leaked letter from officials confirms intention to inaugurate working group.
1:40

Zambia’s gov’t rubbishes claims it will sell Zamtel

Vice-President said company will be recapitalised and not sold.
2:10
Jun 29, 2022

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.
1:30
Sep 23, 2021

Zamtel looks to double its subscriber base by 2023

Telco commences with installation of US$5.7m subscriber capacity charging system.
1:30
Sep 6, 2021

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.
1:50
Dec 10, 2020

Zamtel's future hangs in the balance … again

Zambia’s government initiates another request with the IMF for economic bailout.
1:30
Nov 9, 2020

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.
2:20

Libya’s LapGreen Networks threatens Zambia over unpaid debt

Zambian govt official confirms company is considering targeting the Southern African country’s global assets.
1:50
Sep 21, 2020

Data, broadband demand driving investment in Zambia telecoms

Industry regulator, operators believe the country will continue on growth trajectory.