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
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Zambia targets 100% network coverage by 2024
Government plans to leverage revenue generated from spectrum auction to invest in telecommunications tower construction.
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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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Zambian telcos mobilise behind lobby group
Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has officially launched to serve as lobby group for GSM telecommunication operators.
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MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service
Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
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MTN Zambia targets 274 sites for frequency migration
Operator looks to complete migration process by 27 March 2021.
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Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN
Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
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MTN Zambia notches up 4.5m mobile money customers
Operator said COVID-19 has definitely played a key role.
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MTN Zambia initiates K180m network upgrade
Operator announces launch of ‘Project Summer’ project.
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Zambia’s Chamber of Commerce calls for suspension of comms taxes
Once taxes are suspended, operators can then reduce the cost of services to customers, organisation claims.
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MTN Zambia launches new 3G, 4G phones
'Dandy' and 'Rio' Android smartphones expected to add value to business environment and address digital divide.
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MTN Zambia appoints chief FinTech officer
Kombo Malukutila will step into the role as of 1 February 2020.