18 September 2025

MTN Group is preparing to usher in a new era by investing heavily in large-scale data centres dedicated to artificial intelligence.

CEO Ralph Mupita revealed that the company is in advanced negotiations with major global technology firms from the United States and Europe to establish these state-of-the-art facilities. The initiative aims to address Africa’s substantial AI infrastructure gap, which currently accounts for less than 1% of the world’s capacity, by creating facilities capable of hosting high-powered computing resources to serve governments, businesses, and enterprises across the continent.

16 September 2025

The Ministry of Technology and Science in Zambia has announced significant progress in the country’s digital expansion efforts, highlighted by the commissioning of two new Airtel Zambia towers in Silverest, Chongwe.

Built by IHS Zambia, these towers are part of a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) aimed at increasing digital access and improving service quality across the nation. During an inspection visit, Hon. Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, praised IHS Zambia for its efficient infrastructure deployment, emphasizing the government’s commitment to bridging Zambia’s digital divide. He underscored the importance of oversight, stating, “You cannot expect what you do not inspect,” to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the project.