DIGITAL INCLUSION
GOAL: Ensure 80% of the population over 10 years-old has access to the internet by 2026.
PROGRESS SO FAR: The Government is actively collaborating with both public and private partners to enhance infrastructure and reduce costs. Since taking office, several exciting developments have already taken place.
The launch of Zambia's first-ever 5G network in November 2022, a joint effort by MTN and Huawei.
The introduction of Starlink services in Zambia in October 2022.
In November 2023, Liquid Telecoms announced it was rolling out free internet connectivity to an initial 450 STEM schools. This is in line with government’s plan to connect 1,291 secondary schools to the internet.
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Liquid Intelligent Technologies in March 2023, aiming to offer reliable and affordable connectivity to all Zambians. As part of this MOU, Liquid is committed to launching a new data centre.
In September 2023, a significant agreement was reached between Malawi and Zambia to enhance internet connectivity and lower data prices, known as the Diplomatic Data Corridor.
