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.
Lezeth Khoza
1:20
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.
2:00
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.
3:50
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.
1:50
Zambia: mobile money booths removed from Lusaka’s CBD
Authorities say the move is to restore order and sanity.
1:50
MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service
Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
1:30
MTN Zambia targets 274 sites for frequency migration
Operator looks to complete migration process by 27 March 2021.
2:00
MTN Zambia secures additional spectrum
Country’s regulator provides operator with spectrum on the 800Mhz frequency at a cost of US$13.5-million.
1:50
Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN
Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
2:00
MTN Zambia notches up 4.5m mobile money customers
Operator said COVID-19 has definitely played a key role.
1:50
MTN Zambia initiates K180m network upgrade
Operator announces launch of ‘Project Summer’ project.
1:40
Zamtel launches fresh offering as subscribers feel the pinch
Global COVID-19 crisis is impacting negatively on company’s customer base.