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Liquid expands internet access with new K300 home package, enhanced 4G offers (video)
For many Zambians, access to high-speed internet often depends on affordability. To address this challenge, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has introduced a new K300 Liquid Home package and enhanced its 4G offerings, making reliable connectivity more accessible to households, students, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The new…
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ZICTA kicks out Zedmobile from Zambia’s telecom market over regulatory non-compliance
Zambia’s telecoms regulator has revoked Beeline Telecoms Limited’s network and service licences over what it said were persistent failures to meet regulatory, operational and financial obligations. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) said the cancellation of Beeline’s Network Licence Number ZICTA/ICT/ECN/0156 and Service…
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ZedMobile denies service disruptions amid customer Complaints
ZedWallet Zed mobile’s e wallet has denied
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Inside the technology helping make Yango rides safer in Zambia
For many passengers, a ride-hailing journey begins with opening an app, entering a destination and requesting a vehicle. Behind that simple interaction, however, is a wider system of verification, monitoring, feedback and human support designed to help manage safety before, during and after a trip…
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Africa higher education financiers urge digital shift to expand student funding
The African Association of Higher Education Financing Agencies (AAHEFA) has called for accelerated digital transformation of higher education financing systems across Africa to improve efficiency, transparency and access to student funding. AAHEFA President and Chief Executive Officer of Zambia’s Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board…
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Nalolo’s 74,000 Residents Struggle With Eight Network Towers
More than 74,000 residents in Nalolo District
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Zambia needs to invest in cyber security to combat cyber threats – expert
As Zambia increasingly shifts towards digital services
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Zambia needs stronger policies to attract technology manufacturers
Zambia needs stronger policies and a more
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Egypt’s 3C coding school raises $3m seed, sets sights on Riyadh
An Egyptian firm, 3C Coding School has closed a $3 million seed round led by MRG Economic Group, with investor Amr Saad and a group of angels joining. Two things get the money: a Saudi Arabia launch and an AI-powered personalised learning platform. Hossam Hosny…
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Techbytes: Egypt’s Mylerz secures over USD 2 million to grow e-commerce logistics operations
Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz has raised more than USD 2 million in a combination of debt and equity to scale its fulfilment and last-mile delivery operations across Egypt. Lorax Capital Partners led the round, with participation from Egyptian fintech giant Fawry and a group of…
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Zambia Bets on Digital Trust
NPKI strengthens digital security, protects online transactions and builds confidence in Zambia’s digital economy By...
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Reckless driving incidents fall by 38% across Africa, new Yango ride safety report finds
Yango Ride, a ride-hailing service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has published regional findings from its 2024–2025 Safety Report, documenting the technology and support systems that make mobility experience safer for passengers and partner drivers across Africa. During 2024–2025, the implementation…
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Tech Expert Warns Social Media Users Against Deepfakes
Tech expert Ali Kingston Mwila has urged
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Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda in global restructuring; set for robotaxis
Ride-hailing company Uber has withdrawn from Nigeria and Uganda as part of a global restructuring that will eliminate about 3,300 jobs and shift more investment towards autonomous vehicles and robotaxis. Uber said it discontinued operations in the two African markets on September 2, citing changing…
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Cyber Security Agency Warns Against Fake Online Profiles
The Zambia Cyber Security Agency has warned that people using fake online...
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Techbytes: Ventures Platform raises $84m Fund II to expand early-stage investing across Africa
Nigeria-based venture capital firm, Ventures Platform, has raised $84 million for its second fund, giving the investor more capital and a wider geographic mandate to back technology startups across Africa. The oversubscribed fund represents a significant step up from Ventures Platform’s first institutional fund, which…
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Techbytes: BMW recalls 744,234 vehicles globally over fire hazard risks
German premium carmaker, BMW, has announced a global recall affecting 744,234 vehicles over potential fire hazards, the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has revealed. Germany’s Motor Vehicle Authority, KBA, said on its website that 337,374 vehicles of the i7, i5, 5 Series, 7 Series and…
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lumezi still not connected to the internet.
Lumezi South MP-elect has pledged to push
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Chiengi facing intermittent connectivity.
Mobile network coverage in Chiengi District has
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This election fell far short of being free and fair – JCTR, NGOCC, TIZ, ADEG, FPI and 6 others
Eleven Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have declared
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“Should we take it that the Judiciary & Executive are now working in concert on court closures”? – SC Chifumu Banda questions
State Counsel Chifumu Banda has raised serious
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Africa should shift from just being AI consumers to developers-Expert
Tech Expert Ali Kingston Mwila has disclosed
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Can Tech replace people’s creativity
As artificial intelligence AI becomes increasingly embedded
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China Court Rules AI Replacement Does Not Give Employers Free Rein to Fire Workers
A Chinese court has ruled against a company that dismissed an employee after artificial intelligence took over much of the work he had been doing.The case involved a technology worker identified only as Zhou, who had been earning 25,000 yuan per month…
