Zambia

Zambia's Tech and Agriculture Scene: Upgrades, Outages, and Empowerment

Exciting updates from Zambia: tech upgrades, outages, and agricultural empowerment programs! 🌱📶 #ZambiaTech #AgricultureEmpowerment

In Zambia, the tech and agriculture sectors are buzzing with activity. Agribusiness company Schweizer Agriculture and seed company Seedco Zambia International have teamed up to launch a nationwide horticulture training program aimed at empowering rural communities. At the same time, Zambia is in the process of upgrading communication towers in the northern region to 3G and 4G networks, starting in Muchinga province.

However, not all is smooth sailing in Zambia's tech sphere. Airtel Zambia recently faced further outages, marking the second disruption in as many months. The authorities have intervened, pushing the mobile operator to compensate affected clients for the service disruptions.

On the healthcare front, Zambia is adapting to the challenges of the pandemic. As cases rise, the country has issued new Covid-19 treatment guidelines and activated monitoring systems to cope with the increasing number of infections. This effort comes as Zambia continues to combat a cholera outbreak.

Looking into the future, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is gearing up to deliver a keynote address at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024, showcasing his commitment to the mining industry and economic development.