Zambian govt sued over cyber-crime laws
In a suit filed with the Lusaka High Court, Law Association of Zambia claims the new laws infringe fundamental rights protected by the Constitution's Bill of Rights.
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Zambia commends Liquid for backing digital journey
The government says the company has empowered communities and strengthened the country's digital transformation change management strategy.
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Zambia moves to safeguard legislators online
Zambia says its members of parliament are increasingly becoming targets of impersonation on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp.
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Zambia equips healthcare workers with digital skills
The project, according to the government, emphasises the importance of digital literacy in healthcare, enabling personnel to improve patient care.
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Zambia tests smart office for health ministry
The move will be game changer for the ministry, which handles huge volumes of data, while also saving the government millions of dollars on stationery expenses.
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Human rights lawyer queries Zambia's new surveillance law
The Southern Africa country is accused of creating a centralised state surveillance authority with wide discretion and no civilian oversight.
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Zambia hosts first cohort of Minetech Innovation Hub
The group is looking at safe mining, enhancing the accuracy of finding minerals in the shortest possible time (exploration) and optimising extraction among others.
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Airtel Zambia acts to restore public trust after backlash
Under fire over repeated network failures, Airtel Zambia is pivoting to inclusivity with a new service initiative aimed at persons with disabilities.
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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.