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inq. Zambia: Bringing people together through free Wi-Fi

January 27, 2025

Imagine being at a bustling bus station, waiting for your ride, and realising you can catch up on work emails, call a loved one,…

Airtel Africa in strategic collaboration with top African artists to promote better data usage

January 21, 2025

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has partnered with three internationally renowned African artistes, Fally…

Exciting Times Ahead: Meet Andrew Shaw, the New National Head of Sales at Airlink Broadband

January 15, 2025

Airlink Broadband Ltd. has taken a significant step forward by appointing Andrew Shaw as its new National Head of Sales. With decades of experience…

Vertiv Acquires Centrifugal Chiller Technology to Broaden its Global Solutions Portfolio in Support of High-Performance Compute and AI

January 7, 2025

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the acquisition by its Chinese subsidiary of certain assets…

Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganisation

December 18, 2024

Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces three significant milestones: a substantial equity injection, the successful completion of its…

Airtel commences Electronic Waste Collection Drive across the Country in partnership with ZICTA

December 12, 2024

Airtel Networks Zambia Plc in collaboration with ZICTA has launched a joint awareness campaign on the collection and disposal of Electronic Waste that will…

MTN Advances Online Child Safety Efforts With New Research and Initiatives

December 12, 2024

The digital age offers remarkable opportunities for children across Africa but also exposes them to significant risks, requiring collective action to ensure their safety….

Africa’s ICT Day Places Sharp Focus on Continent’s Paltry 2.5% Share of the Trillion Dollar Global AI Market

December 7, 2024

As Africa marked the forty-seventh African Telecommunications and ICT Day, policymakers and ICT stakeholders convened virtually to address the continent’s marginal presence in the…

Paratus Botswana announces new Botswana to Zambia fiber route

December 4, 2024

Paratus Botswana, a leading telecommunications and network services provider, has commenced work on lighting a new fiber route, the SADC Highway, that will connect…

Data Centre Trends 2025: Vertiv Predicts Industry Efforts to Support, Enable, Leverage and Regulate AI

November 21, 2024

AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of…

MTN Mobile Money Launches Adaptive Hybrid Loan Recovery Approach to Enhance Customer Support

November 21, 2024

MTN Mobile Money is pleased to announce the launch of its Adaptive Hybrid Loan Recovery Approach, designed to support customers facing challenges with traditional…

Airtel Africa-UNICEF Partnership Connects 1,200 Schools, 1m Africa Children to Digital Education

November 21, 2024

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has today announced that its five-year partnership with United…

Liquid C2 builds on strategic partnership with Cloudflare to introduce enhanced cyber security solutions

November 17, 2024

Liquid C2, a business unit of Cassava Technologies has further solidified its strategic partnership with Cloudflare. The latter has appointed Liquid C2 as the…

How Smart Cities Can Drive Zambia’s Economic Growth

November 7, 2024

By Mark Townsend, Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia It’s hard to imagine a world without the internet. Every waking hour of…

Paratus Completes Its East-West Africa Fiber Route

November 4, 2024

Paratus Group, the pan-African telco, has completed its East-West Africa fiber route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from…

Airtel Africa Reports Strong Half-Year Results for 2024: Resilience and Growth in Focus

October 28, 2024

Airtel Africa has announced its financial results for the half year ending 30th September 2024, showcasing robust performance across key markets. With increased customer…

GITEX GLOBAL Puts 5G and AI at the Forefront of Discussions to Connect and Empower Tomorrow’s World

October 18, 2024

5G emerged as a focal point at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world largest tech and startup event, with visitors getting a glimpse of the…

Paratus Zambia and Starlink Satisfy Tourist Demand for High Quality Connectivity in Remote Areas

October 9, 2024

Nestled on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Baines’ River Camp provides an idyllic retreat for those seeking both adventure and relaxation. Renowned…

Zambian, Malawian Off-grid Solar Companies Bank $3.25m From Acumen Fund

October 7, 2024

Yellow Malawi and Zambia’s RDG Collective have secured a combined US$3.25 million in debt investment from Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative. This funding aims to…

Customer Service Week: Airtel restates commitment to Excellence in Customer Experience

October 5, 2024

Airtel, a leading telecommunications provider, is celebrating Customer Service Week with a renewed commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience. The weeklong annual celebration highlights…