Zamtel launches new unlimited WiFi bundles
by Zamtel has just launched its new unlimited data bundle packages on its network, under a brand called Velocity (which is powered by Zamtel). The packages …
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Hai Telecommunications becomes Liquid Telecom Zambia
by Liquid Telecom Zambia, part of the leading pan-African Telecom Group Liquid Telecom, has announced that its retail arm, Hai Telecommunications Limited (Hai Zambia), is now …
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Zamtel installs free Wi-Fi on all Mazhandu Buses
Zamtel installs free W-Fi on all Mazhandu Buses
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Zamtel expands connectivity to Ngabwe
Zamtel has commissioned a new communication tower at Iwonde in Ngabwe in the Central Province. Located 170km from Kabwe, the new site is the first ever …
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Zambia eSports Team Gematrix win big at Pan-African Mortal Kombat XL Tournament
Two Zambian eSports gamers have done the country proud by winning big at the Pro Series Gaming Tournament in Nairobi, Kenya. Justin Banda won 1st …
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Impact of technology on the developing world: As told by Sandi Chimpala
Sandi Chimpala is a tech enthusiast and blogger for Techtrends Zambia, where she never shuts up about technology’s opportunity for the developing world. We …
Internet Society and Commission of the African Union launch Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa
The Internet Society and the African Union Commission unveiled a new set of Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa during the African Internet Summit, which took …
Samsung installs solar-powered internet school at Kabweza
Honourable Dr.Dennis Musuku Wanchinga Minister of Education and Mirriam Chinyama area Member of Parliament Kafue, attended the launch of a Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS) …
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IHS Zambia receives award from Zambian president for community building projects
IHS Zambia, the Zambian subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (“IHS”), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, has received …
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Vodafone Zambia launches next generation Wi-Fi service
Vodafone Zambia has launched its new Wi-Fi service offering users ultra-fast connectivity at all major shopping malls and Institutions of Higher Learning in Lusaka and …
Amazon Prime Video expands to Zambia and over 200 other countries
TV streaming is one area Amazon (yes the online shopping platform) has ventured into video and now has expanded Prime Video to 200 countries around …
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Press Release: MTN Zambia has officially launched 4.5G internet trials
MTN Zambia has officially launched the 4.5G internet trials supported by Huawei Technologies. The mobile service provider showcased the trial of 4.5G, an upgrade of …
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Airtel subscribers to benefit from Liquid Telecom’s fibre network infrastructure
In a world demanding faster internet connectivity, subscribers on the Airtel network can look forward to possibly higher speeds as Airtel and Liquid have signed …
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MTN Group and Liquid Telecom partner to provide business network services
In a release by Liquid Telecom, the two mobile and internet service providers have announced today that they will be partnering in providing ‘wholesale, carrier-to-carrier, …
Pros and Cons of 4G/LTE connectivity in Zambia
In a country such as Zambia where internet is generally either hanging on EDGE or 3G, which are not user friendly for the large number …
The 4th/ 5th Mobile Operator: Is there room for other players in Zambia
by The debate on whether or not there is room for 4th or even 5th network mobile operator (NMO)in Zambia is like the weather and blows …
Is free Facebook responsible for internet outage and airtime deductions with Airtel Zambia?
And so it begins. Internet outage galore! Yesterday we told you how the internet service from Airtel Zambia has remarkably slowed to become almost non-existent …
“Data in Zambia is wrongly perceived to be a preserve of the elite ” says MTN Zambia
Mobile broadband services in Zambia are generally perceived to be a preserve for just a small elite, and this perception is wrong, said MTN Zambia Chief Sales and Distribution …