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Tue, September 3rd, 07:00 · Brandon Gregory

ZNBC unlikely to broadcast football game between Zambia and Ghana

The Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) might not broadcast the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifier set to take place on Friday between Zambia and Ghana, reportedly due to high costs. → Read more
Fri, August 30th, 10:30 · Brandon Gregory

ZNBC security tightened after armed men stormed the building

Two armed men stormed the mass media complex of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) on Friday last week, leading to an increase in security. → Read more
Thu, August 29th, 19:00 · Brandon Gregory

CCTV equipment supplied to Zambian government for an inflated $210 million

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment has been supplied to the Zambian government for US$213 million in a controversial deal between Mulenga Sata, deputy mayor of Lusaka City and the son of president Michael Sata, his close friend and a Chinese company. → Read more
Thu, August 29th, 13:30 · Kamau Mbote

Ericsson, Zamtel pilot 4G network in Zambia

Ericsson and Zamtel have partnered to demonstrate the capabilities of a 4G mobile communications network during the ongoing 20th edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly in Livingstone, Zambia. → Read more
Tue, August 27th, 19:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Zambian mobile tariffs too high – ZACA

The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has slammed the high cost of mobile tariffs in the country, proposing a reduction to boost access to mobile facilities. → Read more
Mon, August 26th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

Liquid Telecom launches data tech

Liquid Telecom has launched data transmission technology in Zimbabwe, enabling effective long distance bulk data transportation. → Read more
Wed, August 21st, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp

Econet rolls out LTE for Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe-based Econet Wireless has launched LTE for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), enabling fast connection for attendees. → Read more
Tue, August 20th, 14:40 · Jack Barton

Telecel sponsors illumination of Victoria Falls Bridge

Zimbabwean mobile network operator Telecel will pay US$100,000 for the Victoria Falls Bridge to be lit up for the next fifteen years. → Read more
Wed, August 14th, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory

Zamtel completes internet hotspots for UNWTO venues and hotels

Zambia’s mobile operator Zamtel has completed their US$4 million investment in internet hotspots for all official United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) venues and hotels ahead of the conference set for next week. → Read more
Mon, August 12th, 13:20 · Kamau Mbote

Huawei appoints new Zambia MD

Spawn Wen has been appointed new Huawei Zambia managing director and will also be responsible for business operations in Zimbabwe and Malawi. → Read more
Fri, August 9th, 18:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

MTN Zambia introduces COW

MTN Zambia has launched cell on wheels (COW) to increase network capacity and coverage in largely populated locations. → Read more
Wed, July 31st, 16:18 · Richard Cutcher

TCS adds Zambia to its African portfolio for e-tax services

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has awarded a three year contract to Tata Cosultancy Services (TCS) to modernise the country’s domestic tax system. → Read more
Tue, July 30th, 15:17 · Brandon Gregory

ZNBC owes $7k to production company for documentary

The Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation reportedly owes Chanda Chimba, owner of Phibajo Productions, a sum of ZMW40,000 (US$7,300) for payments made to the broadcaster for a documentary series. → Read more
Fri, July 26th, 13:41 · Brandon Gregory

Zambia Reports writes to Zambian government on blocking news sites

In light of the recent blocking of news websites by the Zambian government, the Zambia Reports has written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services to voice their concerns over press freedom. → Read more
Fri, July 19th, 11:07 · Brandon Gregory

Reporters Without Borders creates Zambian Watchdog mirror site

The Paris-based Reporters Without Borders has further consolidated the continuation of the Zambian Watchdog, an online whistleblower publication the Zambian government has tried to shut down through various means. → Read more
Thu, July 18th, 14:06 · Brandon Gregory

Government websites go down in Zambia

Three government websites in Zambia have gone down, reportedly the result of technology acquired from China in an effort to shut down the Zambian Watchdog, an online whistleblower publication. → Read more
Thu, July 11th, 09:37 · Richard Cutcher

Samsung supports Zambian government

Samsung has said it is hoping to support the Zambian government with its The Built for Africa solutions packages aimed at the African continent. → Read more
Mon, July 8th, 10:09 · Richard Cutcher

ZICTA takes Zambian networks to court

Poor quality of service has landed Zambia’s three network operators in legal trouble, after the Southern African country’s regulator began criminal proceedings against them. → Read more
Wed, July 3rd, 08:26 · Terzel Rasmus

Zambia government aims to improve railway safety and communication

The Zambian government has pumped US$120 million into Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) to improve safety and communication on the railway mainline. → Read more
Wed, July 3rd, 07:50 · Brandon Gregory

Zambian ISPs remain silent on government collusion – Himaambo

Internet service providers (ISPs) in Zambia are refusing to cooperate with the Zambian Watchdog in regards to its apparent blocking by the government, the editor has told HumanIPO. → Read more