Zambia secures 500MW South Korean deal

The telco said the 5G Home Internet offering is a plug-and-play, wireless, high-speed broadband service that serves as a modern alternative to traditional fibre.

Upon the launch of a geospatial data policy and portal, Zambia’s Cabinet directs ministries to adopt open-source technology in line with digital transformation guidelines.

The incumbent United Party for National Development has given digital transformation top priority in its election manifesto.

Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) is raking in huge turnovers and broadening market access – thanks to its digital financial innovation.

Officials from Zambia and China discussed deeper cooperation in digital infrastructure, skills and emerging technologies.

Zambia’s government has partnered with Huawei to deploy cloud and AI infrastructure across 25 ministries, launching a nationwide digital transformation initiative that will train 5,000 local ICT professionals by 2028.

The EU and ILO are helping to strengthen Zambia’s digital infrastructure and skills development systems through targeted investments.

Industry leaders have praised outgoing Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati's efforts to accelerate Zambia's digital transformation.

The southern African nation is looking to fully digitise public services, particularly schools and health facilities across the country.

New bilateral initiative targets AI and mining research to drive local mineral beneficiation and industrial growth.

Full internet connectivity will support digital transformation to enhance patient care through real-time access to medical records.

South Korea donated ICT equipment to boost skills development and advance the country's digital transformation strategy.