Airtel Zambia has had a system failure, leaving millions of people in the Southern African country in the dark since the weekend. All service subscription applications, including Airtel Money, were unavailable since late Saturday and throughout much of Sunday until the operator announced in the evening that certain services had been restored. Late Sunday, Airtel...
Chinese high-tech company Huawei held the 2023 Eco-connect summit on Thursday in Lusaka to showcase its latest products and solutions in information and communications technology (ICT). Themed “Growing with Partners,” the event aimed to unite business innovators and partners. Bill Zhang, Huawei’s multi-country vice president for ICT Marketing and Solution Sales Department, said the ongoing...
Digital payment services are growing in Zambia. In 2022, mobile money transactions reached a value of 170 billion kwachas in the country compared to 95 billion kwachas in 2021. The Zambian government is considering introducing a tax on mobile money transactions. The proposal was made last week by Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance and National Planning, during...
Paratus Zambia has announced a partnership with Lusaka Internet Exchange (LIXP), whereby the Paratus Zambia data centre has incorporated LIXP into its facilities, allowing all providers in the data centre to have access to high-speed connections and hosting solutions. This, the two parties say, will improve internet service quality in Zambia, thus boosting digital innovation...
Paratus Zambia has announced a landmark partnership with Lusaka Internet Exchange (LIXP) in a pioneering move that promises to redefine digital connectivity in Zambia. The Paratus Zambia Data Center (DC) has seamlessly integrated LIXP within its facilities, facilitating high-speed connectivity and hosting solutions for all providers in the DC. This will accelerate digital innovation and drive economic growth while significantly enhancing the quality of internet...
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia is set to launch its Azure Stack offering today. The Cassava Technologies-owned Liquid says the availability of Azure Stack in Zambia positions the company to serve enterprises of all sizes. It offers Zambian businesses access to hyperscale cloud solutions, while meeting local data regulatory needs. The launch comes at a time...
Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, recently announced a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement. During his visit to Shenzhen, he engaged with ZTE, a renowned global ICT solutions provider, and inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a smartphone assembly plant within Zambia’s borders. This strategic move is poised to be a game-changer for...
Bayobab Group has been given an International Network Licence in Zambia, paving the path for cross-border fibre capacity transit. The MTN Group-owned company announced the news today, stating that the move “opens new doors and strengthens Zambia’s position as a digital hub of Southern Africa.” This is Bayobab’s second licencing win in as many weeks....
In a strategic move, Malawi has partnered with Zambia to bring affordable internet connectivity to its citizens. This development comes shortly after Malawi secured access to Elon Musk’s SpaceX internet service via Starlink. The signing ceremony was graced by Moses Kunkuyu, Malawi’s Minister of Information and Digitalisation, who highlighted that cost-effective internet access will open...
Gilat Satellite Networks, a leading provider of satellite communication solutions, has announced the visit of Mr. Felix Mutati, Zambia’s Minister of Science and Technology. The purpose of his visit was to discuss the expansion of Gilat’s existing SATCOM Infrastructure System, a move that signifies a meaningful progression in the ongoing collaboration between Gilat and The...
