Zambia gov’t looks to strengthen bond between Fintechs and MNOs
Strategy begins with full automation of airtime purchases, phasing out of scratch cards.
Michael Malakata
1:30
Zedmobile, Zambia’s fourth MNO launched
The company plans to invest US$400-million and create 450 direct jobs.
1:20
Zambia's fourth operator to launch operations in January 2023
Wholly-owned local firm said it would invest US$400-million and create more than 450 direct jobs when it commences operations.
1:30
Zambia targets 100% network coverage by 2024
Government plans to leverage revenue generated from spectrum auction to invest in telecommunications tower construction.
1:30
Zambia’s Tech Minister calls for ICT ‘reboot’
Felix Mutati orders industry regulator to investigate poor network connectivity.
1:40
Cellulant Zambia secures strategic deal with Lusaka business chamber
Company’s payment platform Tinggs will enable organisation’s members to accept payments from their customers’ mobile money wallets.
2:00
Zambia’s gov’t to formalise working group tasked to save Zamtel
Leaked letter from officials confirms intention to inaugurate working group.
1:40
Zambia’s gov’t rubbishes claims it will sell Zamtel
Vice-President said company will be recapitalised and not sold.
2:10
Job cuts inevitable as Zamtel urgently seeks US$265m to stay afloat
Government has secured an equity partner and wants to onboard the foreign company by August this year.
1:50
MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service
Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
1:30
Zambia’s new President has high hopes for newly formed tech ministry
Felix Mutati appointed as Minister of Technology and Science.
1:40
Zambia's govt to cough up US$382m over Zamtel saga
Source within the Ministry of Finance outlines plan to make full payment before Q2 2018.