Beeline Telecom awarded Zambia’s fourth mobile licence
Company expected to begin operations within the next six months, ZICTA advises.
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Zambia targets 75% internet penetration with new spectrum licence
Regulator argues the larger the bandwidth, the better the capacity and consequently, potentially, the better the quality of (telecommunications) service.
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Zambia: Lungu threatens widespread arrests of social media abusers
Industry regulator ordered to stop irresponsible use of social media platforms.
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Airtel Zambia, UNCDF announce Last Mile Distribution project
Intention to extend Airtel Money services to users in rural and remote regions.
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Zambia’s cyber security stance worries civil rights groups
Government formally introduces Cyber Security and Cybercrimes Bills of 2021.
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Zambia readies new cyber security policy but pundits not convinced
Blogger organisation concerned policy could be manipulated by government.
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Mobile money boosts Zambia’s financial inclusivity strategy
Survey by Finscope reveals significant increase in uptake of mobile money services.
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Airtel secures spectrum as Zambia advances 5G strategy
Industry regulator awards operator 800MHz frequency to bolster coverage.
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Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN
Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
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Zamtel's future hangs in the balance … again
Zambia’s government initiates another request with the IMF for economic bailout.
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Under pressure Zambia shelves cybercrime Bills
Senior official confirms Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Bill as well as the Data Protection Bill have been withdrawn.
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Airtel Zambia subscribers fume over data price hikes
Consumer Unity and Trust Society appeals to operator to reverse latest increase.
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Time running out for Malawi’s operators over data bundle expiry dates
Consumer, tech organisations lobby government to intervene as regulator remains tight-lipped on the matter.