The Zambian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct 520 new communication towers across the country by the end of 2025.
This initiative aims to achieve 96 per cent nationwide coverage for phone and internet services.
The country’s minister for Technology and Science, Felix Mutati announced the plan while commissioning a communication tower in Itezhi-Tezhi. “The construction of these communication towers is intended to help Zambians access online services provided by the government,” Mutati stated.
Of the 520 towers, the government will construct 340, while the private sector will build the remaining 180. Once completed, Zambia will have a total of 900 communication towers.
Mutati emphasized that these additional towers are crucial for enhancing online access to government services, such as the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) and Social Cash Transfer, particularly in rural areas.
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Additionally, existing 2G networks in certain areas, including Itezhi-Tezhi, will be upgraded to 4G to offer faster internet connectivity.
