Enoch Moonde, SMART Zambia principal ICT officer for Western Province.

Enoch Moonde, SMART Zambia's principal ICT officer for Western Province, has confirmed that work on the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) has been completed in several districts, representing a significant milestone in the country's efforts to improve digital connectivity and communication among government institutions.

The GWAN project is a major component of Zambia's digital transformation program, with the goal of establishing a secure, dependable, and efficient communication network for government institutions.

The network is expected to improve public service delivery, increase transparency and accountability, and drive economic development.

He stated that the completed works include 12 sites: Luampa District Commissioner, Mitete Town Council, Limulunga Town Council, Limulunga District Commissioner, Sioma District Commissioner, Sioma Town Council, Mwandi Town Council, Mulobezi District Commissioner, Mulobezi Town Council, Nkeyema District Commissioner, Nalolo District Commissioner, and Nalolo Town Council.

However, Moonde said the project's completion is dependent on the finalisation of last-mile connections by other parties, particularly ZAMTEL.

Zamtel is a government-owned telecommunications provider.

"We are working closely with ZAMTEL and other stakeholders to complete the last-mile connections, which will enable us to fully utilize the GWAN network," he said.

The completion of the GWAN project in Western Province is a significant achievement for the Zambian government, which has been working to improve digital infrastructure and promote economic development in the region, said SMART Zambia.