Edgar Lungu

Zambia: Lungu threatens widespread arrests of social media abusers

Industry regulator ordered to stop irresponsible use of social media platforms.
Michael Malakata
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
Sep 10, 2019

Zambia's Edgar Lungu moves to stem anti-South African tide

President lambasts students that attacked SA firms and has requested intervention by SADC, AU for what he described a 'worsening situation' in South Africa.
1:10
Jun 29, 2018

US$10 billion satellite TV project launched in Zambia

Chinese firms at the forefront of Southern African country's digital migration.
1:50
May 17, 2018

Zambia's govt: 'we will not shut down social media'

Concern grows over the possible introduction of three new internet regulation bills.
1:40
Feb 9, 2018

Zambia tables legislation to regulate social media

Three bills put before parliament in efforts to control online resources.
1:50
Jan 31, 2018

Corruption allegations cloud Zambia's digital migration

President accused of manipulating process to personally benefit.
1:50
Apr 12, 2017

Zambian president cuts off funding to ZICTA, Zamtel

Edgar Lungu tells Minister of Communications and Transport the two entities must 'stop suckling from government'.
1:50
Mar 16, 2017

Zambia abandons agriculture e-voucher system

Two years after launching the initiative, authorities cite low ROI as a key reason for the decision to end programme governing the e-system.
1:40
Aug 23, 2016

Zambia's election controversy spills over to airwaves

Authorities clamp down on broadcasters after news breaks of votes erroneously awarded to president Edgar Lungu.
1:30
Aug 19, 2016

Did politics bring down Zambia's internet?

Mobile users in specific regions suggest authorities blocked internet services soon after controversial election results.
1:30
Aug 11, 2016

Zambia's ConCourt orders comms minister to vacate office

Judgement found in favour of Law Association of Zambia, and the United party for National Development.