ZAMBIA
Lecturers at Kabwe Institute of Technology down tools over perks
Lecturers and workers at Kabwe Institute of Technology have embarked on strike action over salaries and conditions of service. Read More
May 17, 2012, 2:58 p.m.
Online payment for Zambia DStv
Zambia’s Investrust Bank Plc in collaboration with MultiChoice Zambia has launched payment of DStv subscriptions ...
May 16, 2012, 10:07 a.m.
Zambia launches anti-corruption hotline
The Zambian government is to launch a toll-free line that will be used to report corruption ...
May 15, 2012, 2:41 p.m.
Henry Banda's Lawyer slams Presidential threats
The lawyer for Zambia’s Henry Banda, has criticised threats made by the Zambian Presidency.
May 14, 2012, 12:17 p.m.
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Thursday 10 May
USD3m for better e-payments
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Calltrol Zambia and CUSA are planning to spend USD3m on an improved e-payment infrastructure.»Tuesday 24 Apr
MTN to re-run Beeg promo
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MTN Zambia will re-run its Win Beeg promotion following a fraud scandal this week.»Monday 23 Apr
MTN Beeg fraud under investigation
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A Zambian IT specialist is facing fraud charges for allegedly manipulating an MTN promotion to win it.»Monday 23 Apr
Airtel Zambia launches Mahafu promotion
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Airtel Zambia has launched a SMS promotion with prizes totaling K900 million.»Wednesday 18 Apr
Former Zamtel man arrested over fraud
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A former Zamtel distribution manager has been arrested in connection with USD1 million in SIM and scratch card theft.»Friday 13 Apr
LAP Green disappointed over failed bid
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LAP Green Networks has failed to freeze its Zamtel shareholding until the matter has been resolved.»Thursday 12 Apr
Life policies now via airtime
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MTN Zambia and African Life Assurance Zambia have introduced a life insurance policy in which policy holders can use MTN airtime as a method of payment.»Thursday 12 Apr
Banda claims ‘a political farce’, says lawyer
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Henry Banda’s lawyer says Zambia’s charges against his client lack credibility. Banda has been implicated in the controversial Zamtel sale.»Wednesday 11 Apr
Former President’s son seeks to stave off arrest
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Henry Banda, fugitive son of former Zambian President Rupiah Banda, is seeking to halt an arrest on charges relating to the Zamtel sale. »Wednesday 11 Apr
TalentEdge to invest in Zambian ICT schools
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TalentEdge, a consortium of Indian investors, is to establish training institutions to provide ICT training in Zambia.»Tuesday 10 Apr
Zambian SIM reg starts soon
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The Zambian government is expected to commence a nationwide SIM registration exercise soon.»Monday 9 Apr
Arrests over telco power thefts
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The Zambian police have arrested three people over the theft of power supplies from Airtel towers.»Wednesday 4 Apr
Microsoft moves into Zambia
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Microsoft will open an office in Zambia, a move expected to help reduce the cost of software.»Wednesday 4 Apr
ZDA launches e-registry portal
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The Zambian Development Agency (ZDA) has finally launched an Electronic Regulatory registry (e-registry) portal.»Friday 30 Mar
MTN Zambia in USD3m link to EASSy
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MTN Zambia is expected to spend around USD3 million on connecting to the East Africa Submarine Cable System.»Wednesday 28 Mar
President Sata meets Indian investors
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Zambian President Michael Sata has assured Indian investors of a favourable business climate in Zambia. »Tuesday 27 Mar
Zambia calls for affordable ICTs
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The Zambian government has urged the private sector to provide affordable ICT facilities.»Tuesday 27 Mar
MTN, Bharti dominate in Zambia
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ZICTA reports that MTN and Bharti Airtel are Zambia’s biggest mobile players.»Monday 26 Mar
NATSAVE board dissolved over software deal
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The Zambian government has dissolved the National Savings and Credit Bank board over a USD2 million computer software deal hatched with a Nigerian company.»Monday 26 Mar
Save your number by Zamtel
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Zamtel has introduced a number management system through which customers can book the number they want on the Zamtel network. »Thursday 22 Mar
4G comes to Zambia
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Zambia’s AfriConnect has launched a 4G network it promises will change the country’s internet landscape.»Thursday 22 Mar
New head for AfriConnect Zambia
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The MD of AfriConnect Zambia, a subsidiary of Vodacom South Africa, has resigned and will be replaced by Matt Madzima from Zimbabwe.»Wednesday 21 Mar
NATSAVE launches ICT loans
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Zambia’s NATSAVE bank has introduced loans for the purchase of ICTs.»Tuesday 20 Mar
ZICTA ICT labs for 148 schools
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Zambia’s telecoms sector regulator says 148 schools will be equipped with computer labs and connectivity this year.»Tuesday 20 Mar
LAP Green sues Zambian govt
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Lap Green Networks is suing the Zambian government over the 75% Zamtel shares that were grabbed this year.»Monday 19 Mar
ZDA to launch e-registry portal
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The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is set to launch an electronic regulatory registry portal.»Monday 19 Mar
SST, Zesco in USD5.6m deal
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Zambia’s power utility, Zesco, has signed a USD5.6 million hardware deal with Kenya’s Seven Seas Technologies.»Thursday 15 Mar
Zambitious to deliver ICT skills
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Airtel Zambia has launched an ICT training programme for Zambian youths.»Tuesday 13 Mar
Zambian President challenges youth
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Zambian President Michael Sata has marked youth day with a challenge to the nation’s youths to take advantage of government empowerment programmes.»Monday 5 Mar
Workers challenge MTN over redundancy
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NUCW says it will challenge MTN Zambia in court over the redundancy packages given to employees last year.»Monday 5 Mar
New board for Zamtel
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The Zambian government has appointed a new board of directors for the embattled Zamtel Telecommunication Company.»Friday 2 Mar
Zambia to step up ICT support
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The Zambian government says it will take steps to address the cost of communication and improve access to information.»Thursday 1 Mar
Zantel in new partnership with Flytxt
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Tanzanian operator Zantel is partnering with Flytxt to manage its mobile marketing campaigns.»Thursday 1 Mar
Zesco pumps USD52m into infrastructure
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The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation has pumped USD52 million into its fibre optic and transmission infrastructure.»Wednesday 29 Feb
Zambia telcos look to promos for growth
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With competition getting tough in Zambia’s telecoms sector, Airtel Zambia is counting on promotions for customer growth.»Tuesday 28 Feb
Zesco warns of power cuts
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Zambia’s Electricity Supply Corporation has warned of power cuts in five provinces.»Tuesday 28 Feb
ZICTA steps up cybercrime fight
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Zambia’s ZICTA has established Computer Incident Response Teams in a bid to fight cybercrime.»Tuesday 21 Feb
Zambia-China trade zone marks 5 years
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The Zambia-China Economic Trade Zone has marked five years in operation.»Thursday 16 Feb
FNB Zambia rolls out e-wallet
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FNB Zambia has launched its e-wallet banking service, allowing users to send money to mobile phones.»Wednesday 15 Feb
Barclays Bank powers toward better internet banking
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Barclays Bank Zambia is investing around USD2.5 million over the next five years to upgrade its internet banking services.»Monday 6 Feb
Zamtel move to be challenged
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LAP Green Networks is seeking to challenge the Zambian government’s takeover of Zamtel.»Saturday 28 Jan
Decision soon on Zamtel compensation
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A decision is expected soon on whether Libya’s LAP Green networks will be compensated over the Zamtel sale.»Saturday 28 Jan
Zesco improves Zambian access
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Zambia’s electricity parastatal, Zesco, is installing an advanced fibre optic infrastructure in the Western Province.»Thursday 26 Jan
Airtel Zambia erects third enviro tower
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Airtel Zambia has erected a third ‘environmentally friendly’ tower, designed to look like a tree.»Wednesday 25 Jan
Zamtel board dissolved
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The Zambian government has dissolved the board of telco Zamtel and seized control of the company.»Monday 23 Jan
Zamtel: President issues reassurances
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Zambian President Michael Sata has issued assurances to foreign investors and Zamtel workers in light of the debate over the Zamtel sale.»FEATURED STORY
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