Flutterwave, Yango power Zambia’s cashless shift

The initiative promotes digital inclusion by expanding broadband access to underserved and remote communities, said the companies.

The government says move eliminate unnecessary procedures and advance e-government in regulatory service delivery.

The new towers are being unveiled as part of a nationwide initiative to narrow the digital divide after IHS and Airtel invested a total of $100 million.

Israel will be working with the Southern African country to implement cooperation in innovation, skills development, satellites and other advanced technologies.

MultiChoice is starting to face under pressure from African governments, representing disgruntled citizens, to lower its subscription prices.

The government said 12 technology entrepreneurs came to Zambia, initially with an intention to search for opportunities but they ended up transacting during the trip.

The two countries are strengthening technological ties, focusing on AI, human resource development, and digital transformation.

The amendments aim to move the country from independent digital systems to a "fully connected, integrated, and seamless digital service ecosystem."

The government said it is making progress towards a smarter, more efficient public service sector in which technology serves the citizen and accountability is built into every stage.

The move is expected to enhance local economic growth and strengthen the region's objectives for modern, smart trading routes.

The new infrastructure aims to address the Southern African nation's persistent energy deficit and reduce reliance on hydro-power.

The government has eliminated environmental evaluations for new telecom towers.