Zambia updates postal laws for digital economy
New bill aims to modernise Zambia’s postal and courier sector.
Zambia commissions 100MW solar power plant
The Southern African country has commissioned the $70 million Chisamba Phase II Solar Power Plant, doubling its capacity to 200MW to reduce load-shedding and strengthen energy security.
Airtel Money Zambia appoints new MD
Kelvin Ndhlovu succeeds Andrew Chuma as Airtel Money Zambia expands digital finance ambitions.
Zambia launches GovLink private 4G network
GovLink is being rolled out to support secure digital government services, with the health sector leading the deployment.
Zambia digitises government contract management
The government said the system will streamline contract processing, strengthen accountability and support broader public sector digital transformation.
Digital services strengthen Zambia finances
More than 400 government services have been onboarded onto the digital ecosystem, including passport applications, rent payments and road tax transactions.
Zambia secures 500MW South Korean deal
Estimated to be valued between $700 million and $900 million, the infrastructure project will be developed in 10 phases of 50MW each.
MTN, Nkwashi City launch unlimited 5G
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.
Zambia’s govt leans towards open-source
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.
Zambia’s ruling party election manifesto centres on digital transformation
The incumbent United Party for National Development has given digital transformation top priority in its election manifesto.
Digital innovation pays dividends for Zambia capital markets
Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) is raking in huge turnovers and broadening market access – thanks to its digital financial innovation.
Zambia, China deepen digital ties
Officials from Zambia and China discussed deeper cooperation in digital infrastructure, skills and emerging technologies.
Zambia signs pact with Huawei to drive AI-powered e-gov’t
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.