Zamtel reiterates commitment to digital transformation at Zambia Mobile Congress 2026

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Zamtel has reiterated its commitment to advancing Zambia’s digital transformation agenda following its participation in the official opening of the Zambia Mobile Congress 2026 held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

The event, which is taking place under the theme “Advancing All Intelligence in Zambia,” brought together key stakeholders from government, industry and the technology sector to discuss strategies for accelerating digital development and strengthening the country’s ICT ecosystem.

The official opening ceremony was presided over by Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, who underscored the importance of digital innovation in driving national development. The programme also featured the signing of a strategic partnership between SMART Zambia and Huawei aimed at deploying cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure within the country to support digital services and innovation.

The Zamtel participated in the congress as a key industry stakeholder, with its chief executive officer leading the company’s delegation to the opening session.

The company said the discussions at the congress align with its strategic priorities of expanding network connectivity and supporting inclusive access to digital services across Zambia. Zamtel noted that it remains committed to providing reliable telecommunications infrastructure that enables youth, businesses and communities to participate in the digital economy.

The congress is expected to contribute to ongoing national efforts aimed at positioning Zambia as an “intelligent nation” by 2030 through increased investment in digital infrastructure, innovation and public-private collaboration within the technology sector.