ZICTA deactivates 140, 000 sim cards used for fraud
• From the time the code was launched on 8th October 2022, ZICTA has managed to deactivate 140, 000 sim cards.• The sim cards were
Category : Technology
Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana scrap off mobile roaming charges
• This agreement will become effective in August this year.• This step is taking the four nations closer to being a single digital market.• Cross
Zambia recognized among top five countries with improved mobile connectivity
• The recognition has been at the GSMA Mobile World Annual Congress 2023.• Zambia has also been ranked sixth for peak On-Net calling tariffs.• Zambia
CCPC Fines Airtel Money, Farm Depot for anti-competitive business practices
• Board of Commissioners found Airtel Money to be in contravention of Sections of the CCPA No. 24 of 2010.• They unfairly increased cash collection
ZICTA deactivates 120, 000 fraud sim cards in last 2 months
• There is a reduction in the number of fraud cases recorded in the country.• The public should not stop reporting any fraud numbers.• ZICTA
Over 3, 200 teachers to be trained in Digital Literacy
• Smart Zambia Institute is training over 3, 200 teachers in Digital Literacy.• Laptops, powered by the latest Intel Core processors, are being made available
Zambia records increase in mobile money transactions
• The number of active mobile money subscribers increased from 8.6 million in 2020 to 9.9 million subscribers in 2021.• The volume of mobile money
Elon Musk eyes Zambian investment
• President Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting with Starlink.• Government intends to quickly sort out the country’s connectivity.• We all know that good connectivity will
Zambia has seen growth of Fintech companies – Government
• The Fintech space has been integral to the successful establishment of world economies globally.• Fintech companies use technology to facilitate payments on mobile handsets
ZICTA to announce additional fiber component investment – MUTATI
• The investment is aimed at enhancing issues of digital services in the country.• Central Bank will continue to promote innovations.• Financial inclusion in Zambia