Edgar Lungu

Zambians seek monetisation of social media

Zambia's parliament is discussing a motion to promote the monetisation of social media.
Arnold Mulenga
1:40
Nov 1, 2024

Zambia vows to clamp down on online abusers

The Zambian government threatens internet users with heavy-handedness over alleged online abuse.
1:00
May 21, 2024

Zambia's tech minister debunks quit claims

Mutati denied that his Movement for Democratic Change had a disagreement with the ruling United Party for National Development, its alliance partner.
1:40
Feb 15, 2021

Zambia: Lungu threatens widespread arrests of social media abusers

Industry regulator ordered to stop irresponsible use of social media platforms.
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.