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Artificial intelligence is expanding across Africa, with countries investing in national AI strategies, local computing infrastructure and innovative applications. But despite growing progress, the continent faces major challenges involving funding, electricity, internet access and computing power. Can Africa close the gap with global AI leaders?
Paratus Zambia has completed the installation of Starlink satellite internet at 18 Family Legacy schools in Lusaka, providing connectivity to more than 10,000 children. The rollout took approximately two weeks and replaced unreliable internet connections, giving teachers and learners better access to online educational resources, research platforms and digital learning tools.
President Hakainde Hichilema has outlined Zambia's ambitions to develop artificial intelligence, strengthen local data infrastructure and improve cybersecurity. The government also wants to expand internet connectivity and digital skills, helping Zambians become creators of technology rather than only consumers.
Starlink is expanding across Zambia, connecting homes, businesses, schools and public institutions. MicLinks Radar examines its cost, power requirements, performance, advantages and limitations — and asks whether satellite broadband makes more sense than 4G, 5G or fibre for rural Zambia.
ZICTA has now formally published the notice cancelling the licences held by Beeline Telecoms Limited, trading as ZedMobile. The official document strengthens confirmation of a story that has raised questions about customers, competition and the future of Zambia's mobile market.
Zambia's ZedMobile reached one million subscribers only a year after its commercial launch. Now ZICTA has cancelled the network and service licences held by Beeline Telecoms, citing failures to meet regulatory, operational and financial requirements. Here is how one of Zambia's most ambitious telecom challengers reached this point and what it means for customers.