Paratus Zambia receives gateway licence

Extensive adoption of digital financial services in Zambia presents important opportunities in the country, says the regulator.

Country launches Diplomatic Data Corridors project.

Company, one of six licensees, now holds exclusive rights to import and export internet data capacity.

Investment in network continues, with extended reach and 5G launch on the cards.

Wholly-owned local firm said it would invest US$400-million and create more than 450 direct jobs when it commences operations.

Authorities say country cannot proceed as intended by the Electoral Commission of Zambia until it has reliable network coverage and connectivity.

Government plans to leverage revenue generated from spectrum auction to invest in telecommunications tower construction.

Felix Mutati orders industry regulator to investigate poor network connectivity.

Country’s Revenue Authority approves new tax similar to that applied to banks.

Airtel Networks Zambia has purchased 60 MHz of additional spectrum spread across the 800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands.

Company’s payment platform Tinggs will enable organisation’s members to accept payments from their customers’ mobile money wallets.