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The Zambian government has pledged to complete the remaining 10 percent of the digital migration project, which was halted three years ago.
This project, part of a broader US$2.2 billion initiative, had been paused due to financial constraints and an audit of the country’s debt.
Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, confirmed the resumption of the project, highlighting that President Hakainde Hichilema’s intervention was crucial in this decision.
Mweetwa made the announcement following his visit to StarTimes Group in Beijing, China, where he discussed the project’s restart and final stages.
He stated that the Ministry of Finance and National Planning had allocated funds in the 2025 budget to cover all financial obligations necessary for completing the project.
This allocation reflected the government’s commitment to advancing the project for the public’s benefit.
“The pause in the project allowed us to audit the national credit stock and restructure our debt, creating space to allocate resources more effectively,” Mweetwa explained.
He expressed gratitude to the People’s Republic of China and other partners for their support in debt restructuring, which facilitated the project’s resumption.
Company Chairman, XinXian Pang, welcomed the decision to complete the remaining work, expressing readiness to resume activities once formalities are finalised.
“The commitment of Zambia to finishing this project is commendable,” Pang said.
He said that the digital migration project, which included the development of provincial studios, was vital for improving communication between the government and its citizens.
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