ZICTA harmonizes short codes across mobile network providers
• Short codes are shorter than a normal standard mobile number.• New codes will run in parallel with the new codes until 1st February 2022.•
Category : Technology
Zambia can save about $264 million per year from waste – Govt
• Key driver to digital fitness would be to have a common electronic identity.• Currently, the systems are operated in a fragmented manner.• Key to
MTN Mobile Money receives GSMA Mobile Money Certification
• GSMA Mobile Money Certification is a global initiative to bring safer financial services to mobile money users worldwide. • The Certification aims to take
ZICTA addressing mobile money fraud
• In 2018 ZICTA issued sim card directives to all Mobile Network Operators. • The directives are aimed at securing the mobile money space. •
ZICTA heightens awareness on Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act
• Sensitization on Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act as well as Electronic Communications and Transactions Act went very well. • All the provinces have
Covid increases Zambia’s internet usage
• Internet usage has gone up due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • Introduction of e-learning also encouraged more people to use digital platforms. • Internet
Infratel talks sharing Towers
• suggested the need for one tower to be shared by many • these structures may become an isle because we have so many of
4th Mobile License, Game Changer
• Fourth mobile operator has brought relief and hope in the Communication industry. • It will increase competition on the market and hopefully improve service
Software developer anticipates upsurge in usage of mobile money services as COVID-19 cases rise
A Lusaka based software developer says Zambia will experience an upsurge in the usage of mobile money services due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
UBA to embrace technology across the Country
United Bank for Africa (UBA) says it will use technology to reach all parts of the Country in providing banking services and ensuring financial inclusion.