New Communication Tower Boosts Connectivity in Rural Zambia

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The Ministry of Technology and Science, in partnership with the Zambia Information and Communications Authority (ZICTA), has commissioned a new communication tower in Kalunkumya village, Mpongwe District. The initiative aims to enhance network coverage and drive digital inclusion in rural Zambia.

According to the Ministry, the new infrastructure is expected to stimulate local economic activity, improve emergency communication, and support mobile banking and other e-payment services.

“We are not only connecting people, but also their aspirations, knowledge, and future opportunities,” said Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati. He emphasized that connectivity in Mpongwe—an important agricultural zone—will enable access to market information, digital extension services, and improve transparency in government programmes like the Farmer Input Support Programme and social cash transfers.

ZICTA Director General Collins Mbulo highlighted the tower as part of a broader strategy to bridge the digital divide. “We are investing in a sustainable ecosystem of digital inclusion—one that also addresses the need for devices, digital literacy, and online safety,” he noted, adding that ZICTA is working closely with the Ministry of Education to support initiatives such as the digital curriculum.

Source: Extensia.tech

MTN MoMo, Onafriq partner on remittances in South Sudan

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MTN’s mobile money (MoMo) in South Sudan has teamed with Onafriq, a pan-African payments provider, to offer inbound international remittance services.

According to MTN MoMo, consumers in the East African country can receive money from 15 countries, including the UAE, Uganda, Kenya, the United States, and Australia, and the Onafriq collaboration provides a handy option for users who want to send money home from the diaspora.

This comes as the MTN Group announced its expansion of its international remittances capabilities by launching 25 additional wallet corridors in 10 new countries.

The company said the expansion of international remittance services is meant to promote financial inclusion and empower individuals, including those without traditional bank accounts, to access formal financial services.

Commenting on the partnership, Francis Matseketsa, CEO of fintech, MTN South Sudan, said, “We are not stopping. We are at it again with a strategic partnership with Onafriq, as we provide convenience to customers who want to send money back home from the diaspora.”

Source: Extensia.tech