African MPs seek answers from telcos on quality of service
Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the impact of inconsistent connectivity, particularly in rural areas where mobile communication is important for emergencies and essential services.
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Airtel Zambia faces more sanctions for outages
The telecoms regulator is considering imposing sanctions on Airtel, including forcing the telco to pay outage credits in accordance with consumer protection guidelines.
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Zambia deploys Starlink to key public institutions
The project comes as Zambia aims to bring 80% of its population into the digital economy by 2026.
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Zambia unveils science, technology, innovation policy
The policy is intended to address important national concerns such as energy deficits, climate change, and disease outbreaks through the use of technology and innovation.
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MTN Zambia gets authorisation to sell Starlink
MTN Zambia says it will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across rural, peri-urban, and underserved regions.
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MTN distributes 500 smartphones in rural Zambia
The donation to people of Kalabo District, Western Province, is the highlight of MTN's 21 Days of Y'ello Care initiative.
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Zambia denies spying on citizens through cyber laws
The minister, speaking at Bootstrap Christian University in Ndola, the country's third-largest city, rejected the laws were a tool to intrude the private lives of citizens
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New tower enhances connectivity in rural Zambia
According to the Zambian government, the new tower is part of a 51-communication tower project aimed at improving connectivity.
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Zambian cybercrime law causes tension
Opposition MP and church leaders, and citizens have raised concern about the cases that police have brought against civilians since cybercrime legislation was enacted.
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Zambia plans to integrate AI into tertiary curriculum
The education minister emphasised that the use of AI may tailor educational methods to specific student needs, enhancing engagement and retention rates.
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Zamtel plans to roll out 600 4G/5G sites
The telco said the modernisation and upgrade of the 4G/5G network in Chalala will drive growth and help empower enterprising people in the community.
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Zambia digitises healthcare to prevent medicines theft
The move came after the US, a key donor of Zambia's health system, raised concerns over the theft of medicines.
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Zambia launches smart office as it goes paperless
The use of smart office is expected to lower government's operational costs by $15 million in stationery costs.