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9 Sept 2024

MTN donates dongles to Zambian varsity students

The newly introduced "Ka Kakonek" dongles are portable devices that use a 4G network and will be given to students who have difficulties accessing online services.
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5 Feb 2024

MTN Zambia launches tower renovation exercise

The majority of the tower upgrades are in the North Western province, where this year, the government wants 19 4G towers installed and 41 refurbished.
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25 Nov 2022

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.
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26 Aug 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.
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15 Jul 2022

Zambia: mobile money booths removed from Lusaka’s CBD

Authorities say the move is to restore order and sanity.
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11 Jan 2022

MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service

Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
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26 Mar 2021

MTN Zambia targets 274 sites for frequency migration

Operator looks to complete migration process by 27 March 2021.
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24 Mar 2021

MTN Zambia secures additional spectrum

Country’s regulator provides operator with spectrum on the 800Mhz frequency at a cost of US$13.5-million.
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22 Dec 2020

Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN

Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
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6 Nov 2020

MTN Zambia notches up 4.5m mobile money customers

Operator said COVID-19 has definitely played a key role.
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20 May 2020

MTN Zambia initiates K180m network upgrade

Operator announces launch of ‘Project Summer’ project.