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E-commerce and Online Shopping Trends in Zambia

June 26, 2023

With Zambia’s telecommunications sector having experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years due to the government and ZICTA’s more liberal regulatory approach,…

MTN Zambia launches 100% back promo on Home and Mifi data bundle recharge

December 4, 2019

In the spirit of giving, MTN Zambia has launched the ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ promotion targeted at home internet users who will get…

MTN Zambia and Facebook partner to launch Internet 101 digital literacy programme

November 25, 2019

MTN Zambia and Facebook have announced the launch of a new digital literacy programme, “Internet 101” part of the “MTN Data-Smart” initiative aimed at…

Zamtel launches new unlimited WiFi bundles

October 14, 2019

Zamtel has just launched its new unlimited data bundle packages on its network, under a brand called Velocity (which is powered by Zamtel). The…

NordVPN adopts the WireGuard® protocol on Linux

July 31, 2019

NordVPN, one of the world’s leading VPN service providers, introduces the NordLynx technology built around the WireGuard® protocol. The new technology combines WireGuard’s high-speed…

Zamtel installs free Wi-Fi on all Mazhandu Buses

February 7, 2019

Zamtel installs free W-Fi on all Mazhandu Buses

Zamtel launches ‘Elo Chadiba’ social bundles, offers free Facebook, WhatsApp & Instagram on mobile

December 20, 2018

Zamtel has launched new data packs that will see its mobile subscribers enjoy cheap data, calls and SMS services. The new offer dubbed Elo Chadiba will…

Zamtel switches on 4G on the Copperbelt

November 21, 2018

Zamtel has announced the launch of 4G network on the Copperbelt for its mobile customers. The 4G network which offers superfast internet download speeds on mobile…

Internet Society partners with Facebook to expand Internet connectivity in Africa

September 28, 2018

The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to the open development, evolution and use of the Internet, has announced that it is partnering…

MTN Zambia shares progress and future goals for Zambia’s ICT sector

September 5, 2018

This morning MTN Zambia held a stakeholder engagement meeting where the company reflected on its work over the past 18 months, sharing the company’s…

Zambia to possibly have a social media tax

August 14, 2018

In some rather disturbing news there is another tax about to be implemented on top of the taxes we already pay on other taxes….

The World Cup 2018 brought a score of illegal streaming online

July 4, 2018

The World Cup has been called the Greatest Show on Earth, and the majority of group stage matches have not failed to disappoint. Unfortunately,…

Welcoming a new ISP in Zambia; Gilat Telecom

March 2, 2018

Gilat Telecom (formerly known as Gilat Satcom) today announced that its subsidiary in Zambia has received a license to provide cloud and fixed broadband…

Zambia ranks 81st in Inclusive Internet Index

February 28, 2018

he Inclusive Internet Index, commissioned by Facebook and conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, returns for its second year. Expanded to cover 86 countries,…

CEC Liquid Telecom champions more affordable connectivity in latest campaign

January 16, 2018

In a move to help consumers afford more data to connect more devices, CEC Liquid Telecom has embarked on a campaign to reduce the…

Zambia’s first ever eCommerce Expo to be held in June

January 11, 2018

The 1st Zambia E-commerce Expo will be held in June 2018 at the Mulungushi Conference Centre under the theme “E-commerce – a catalyst in…

‘2018 is the year of the customer’ – MTN Zambia

December 19, 2017

MTN Zambia is targeting growth in 2018 through the delivery of services and products that are relevant and affordable for its customers, This will see…

Airtel 4G officially launches and data prices slashed

December 14, 2017

This morning at the Radisson Blu Hotel – over breakfast – Airtel Zambia announced the launch of its 4G/LTE network in Zambia. Airtel Managing…

Understanding net neutrality, and why its removal is harmful

December 13, 2017

On Thursday 14th December 2017, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the US will be sitting down to vote on a new bill that…