Zambian govt sued over cyber-crime laws

The government says the company has empowered communities and strengthened the country's digital transformation change management strategy.

Zambia says its members of parliament are increasingly becoming targets of impersonation on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp.

The project, according to the government, emphasises the importance of digital literacy in healthcare, enabling personnel to improve patient care.

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.

The Southern Africa country is accused of creating a centralised state surveillance authority with wide discretion and no civilian oversight.

The group is looking at safe mining, enhancing the accuracy of finding minerals in the shortest possible time (exploration) and optimising extraction among others.

Under fire over repeated network failures, Airtel Zambia is pivoting to inclusivity with a new service initiative aimed at persons with disabilities.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the impact of inconsistent connectivity, particularly in rural areas where mobile communication is important for emergencies and essential services.

The telecoms regulator is considering imposing sanctions on Airtel, including forcing the telco to pay outage credits in accordance with consumer protection guidelines.

The project comes as Zambia aims to bring 80% of its population into the digital economy by 2026.

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.

MTN Zambia says it will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across rural, peri-urban, and underserved regions.