Airtel Zambia Participates in Presidential Discussion on Digital Economy Development
Airtel Zambia Advances Digital Education and Connectivity in Rural Areas
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc participated in a Digital Economy Roundtable convened by President Hakainde Hichilema, reaffirming its commitment to national digital development and ongoing investment in digital infrastructure.
The roundtable, which brought together key industry players from the ICT and telecommunications sectors, including Airtel, marked a significant step toward deeper public-private collaboration in building a robust, inclusive digital economy.
President Hichilema emphasized the digital sector's role as an enabler of economic growth and sustainable development. He encouraged industry leaders to collaborate with the government to ensure equitable distribution of digital progress among all communities.
Airtel reiterated its dedication to innovating for impact, empowering communities, and supporting national development through accessible, affordable digital services. The company underscored its partnership with UNICEF to connect schools to the Internet, a move that contributes significantly to education access and digital literacy.
Airtel's partnership with UNICEF focuses on expanding internet connectivity and digital education in rural and underserved areas, particularly by connecting schools to the Internet. This collaboration is part of a broader commitment by Airtel Africa, announced as a multi-million dollar, five-year pan-African partnership with UNICEF to accelerate digital learning rollout across the continent.
Specifically, Airtel Zambia has been actively involved in initiatives to extend 4G and fiber network coverage to remote locations, enhancing digital access and education opportunities for children in rural communities. The partnership with UNICEF supports connecting schools to the Internet, thus improving education access and fostering digital literacy among students.
While specific expansion plans in Zambia include the ongoing rollout of 4G and fiber networks into underserved regions, the partnership under the larger Airtel Africa-Unicef framework is designed to sustain and scale digital education interventions across multiple African countries over the next five years.
Airtel has also emphasized its focus on innovation in its digital investment. The company welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the national dialogue and expressed its commitment to inclusive connectivity, particularly in rural areas.
The transformative potential of digital technologies in sectors like healthcare and education was highlighted by President Hichilema. Airtel's participation in the roundtable and its ongoing partnership with UNICEF underscores its role in driving this transformation in Zambia.
- Airtel's partnership with UNICEF, focusing on expanding internet connectivity and digital education in rural and underserved areas, aligns with President Hichilema's emphasis on the transformative potential of digital technologies in sectors like healthcare and education.
- In line with the national dialogue, Airtel has expressed its commitment to inclusive connectivity, particularly in rural areas, where digital infrastructure development, such as 4G and fiber networks, can significantly impact healthcare, education, and general-news access.
- As part of the broader Airtel Africa-UNICEF partnership, the company's efforts in Zambia contribute to the equitable distribution of digital progress, ensuring that infrastructure development benefits education, technology, and politics in rural communities, fostering a robust, inclusive digital economy nationwide.
