Zambia pens US$2bn solar power deal with UAE
Joint venture between the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (Zesco) and UAE investment funding organisation MASDAR.
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Zambia progresses with commercial 5G as MTN announces rollout
Operator plans to reach 100% 5G coverage in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola by the middle of 2023.
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SpaceX to shuttle in Starlink connectivity in Zambia
Time frame of under six months announced, with development expected to escalate country’s position in the digital economy.
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Zambia’s gov’t to formalise working group tasked to save Zamtel
Leaked letter from officials confirms intention to inaugurate working group.
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Zambia has big digital plans with latest innovation leadership programme
Programme partner Huawei has committed to spend ZMK20-million to provide ICT training to 5,000 students and 50 instructors.
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Social media still irks Zambia’s government
Country’s President Hakainde Hichilema reiterated his government’s position during his recent State of the Nation address.
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Paratus Zambia’s well-timed new datacentre
Company said resource supports new administration’s view on the role of technology in spearheading 4IR.
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Zambia’s new President has high hopes for newly formed tech ministry
Felix Mutati appointed as Minister of Technology and Science.
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Zambia’s new President vows to attract investment in telecoms
Newly elected Hakainde Hichilema said his administration will formulate respective policies, and look to SADC and Africa first for investment.
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Zambia’s new administration reinstates banned channel
Prime Television Zambia reissued with broadcasting licence.
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Zambia police raid CEC Liquid Telecom
Industry regulator together with law enforcement officials searched for suspected phone tapping equipment.
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Political wrangling threatens Zambia's broadcasting sector
Minister voices intention to close specific radio stations down.