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
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Zambia pens US$2bn solar power deal with UAE
Joint venture between the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (Zesco) and UAE investment funding organisation MASDAR.
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Zambia progresses with commercial 5G as MTN announces rollout
Operator plans to reach 100% 5G coverage in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola by the middle of 2023.
1:30
SpaceX to shuttle in Starlink connectivity in Zambia
Time frame of under six months announced, with development expected to escalate country’s position in the digital economy.
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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 has big digital plans with latest innovation leadership programme
Programme partner Huawei has committed to spend ZMK20-million to provide ICT training to 5,000 students and 50 instructors.
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Social media still irks Zambia’s government
Country’s President Hakainde Hichilema reiterated his government’s position during his recent State of the Nation address.
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Paratus Zambia’s well-timed new datacentre
Company said resource supports new administration’s view on the role of technology in spearheading 4IR.
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Zambia’s new President has high hopes for newly formed tech ministry
Felix Mutati appointed as Minister of Technology and Science.
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Zambia’s new President vows to attract investment in telecoms
Newly elected Hakainde Hichilema said his administration will formulate respective policies, and look to SADC and Africa first for investment.
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Zambia’s new administration reinstates banned channel
Prime Television Zambia reissued with broadcasting licence.
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Zambia police raid CEC Liquid Telecom
Industry regulator together with law enforcement officials searched for suspected phone tapping equipment.