Paratus connects underserved schools across Africa
The company introduced EduLink, a connectivity solution aimed at providing internet access to schools in underserved and remote areas across the continent.
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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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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.
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Red Cross digitising Uganda humanitarian response
The process relies heavily on a digital form called Kobo Toolbox. It collects all feedback in one place, ensuring that it is processed consistently.
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MTN distributes 500 smartphones in rural Zambia
The donation to people of Kalabo District, Western Province, is the highlight of MTN's 21 Days of Y'ello Care initiative.
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Zambia denies spying on citizens through cyber laws
The minister, speaking at Bootstrap Christian University in Ndola, the country's third-largest city, rejected the laws were a tool to intrude the private lives of citizens
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New tower enhances connectivity in rural Zambia
According to the Zambian government, the new tower is part of a 51-communication tower project aimed at improving connectivity.