Power and Politics
Ministers warn scammers, purveyors of hate speech in move to crackdown on cybersecurity crimes
The government is making significant investments in cybersecurity infrastructure to crack down on online scams and harmful content, according to Technology and Science ...
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Govt to launch electronic registry system in 2025, aims to secure public sector data
SMART Zambia National Coordinator, Percy Chinyama, has announced government’s development of an electronic registry system set to launch in 2025. This new system ...
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Zambia completes earth receiving station, sets stage for satellite launch
Zambia has completed the construction of the Earth Receiving Station ahead of the launch of the country’s first satellite. Technology and Science Minister, ...
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Govt sets September deadline for ICT professionals to register with ICTAZ
The Zambian government has issued a firm ultimatum to all Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, requiring them to register with the Information ...
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Tanzania to build AI and Robotics centre with international support
Tanzania is poised for a technological leap with the planned construction of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics information storage center. The ...
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US to deploy digital health record system to 1,199 Zambian health facilities by 2025
The United States (U.S) government has announced a significant expansion of Zambia’s SmartCare Pro electronic health record system, aiming to transition an additional ...
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Govt allocates K22 million to support innovative solutions, mitigate energy crisis, climate change
Government has allocated K22 million in grants to support innovators and inventors in bringing their prototypes to life, with a focus on addressing ...
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Medical experts warn against TikTok’s ‘sunburning’ trend, citing increased cancer risk
NHS experts have warned that a “dangerous” TikTok trend could significantly increase the risk of developing cancer. The Queen Victoria Hospital Foundation Trust ...
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Contributions of women highlighted ahead of Womenovate event in South Africa
Womenovate Founder and CEO, Motunrayo Opayinka, has highlighted the significant impact of women’s contributions in transforming Africa’s telecoms and technology sectors. Opayinka said ...
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Olympic fans test AI-powered talent spotting system aimed at identifying future gold medalists
Fans at the Olympics are getting a glimpse of a new AI-powered talent spotting system designed to identify the gold medallists of the ...