‎Factors you didn't know about social media monetisation in Zambia | WestMac Media ‎

By Jito Kayumba

‎Over the last few years, I have received numerous messages about the need for social media monetisation in Zambia from citizens and we have made efforts towards creating this opportunity. Here is some feedback on findings, highlighting what needs to be done and an honest brief on the challenges that stand in the way.

‎Call for participation: SMART Zambia girls in ICT expo | WestMac Media

SMART Zambia Institute is proud to host the International Girls in ICT 2026 Expo on the 23rd April, under the theme: ‎“AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Future.”

ZWPC condemns cyber bullying against women | WestMac Media

The Zambia Women Parliamentary Caucus (ZWPC) says that the level of cyber bullying especially on women in the country is frightening. 

Call for Applications: 2018 ZICTA Innovation Programme | WestMac Media

Are you a Zambian youth? 

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 years? 

Are you an innovator? 

Call for Application: 2018 Africa Code Week - Training of Trainers in Lusaka | WestMac Media

Are you passionate about technology, teaching, sharing knowledge and empowering the next generation of creators? Then this is for you! 

Call for Participation: 2018 Africa Summit for Women and Girls in Tech | WestMac Media

The World Wide Web Foundation and the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), in partnership with the Ghana Ministry of Communications, OSIWA, the African Development Bank UN Women and Internet Society, are pleased to announce the 2nd Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology, which will be held October 9–11, 2018 in Accra, Ghana. 

Africa’s youth poised to drive innovation | WestMac Media

By Rose Kwamboka 

Technological innovation is becoming a major economic and social development accelerator on the African continent. 

ZICTA fines MTN, Zamtel and Airtel

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has penalized all the three (3) Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for failing to adhere to the Quality of Service parameters as outlined in the Quality of Service Guidelines during the fourth quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018 respectively. 

10th ICT4D Conference to focus on impact for development sector | WestMac Media

ICT4D Conference 2018, the largest event of its kind for the humanitarian development sector, this year aims at mapping out to the path for technology to make the maximum impact on improving humanitarian relief and development work.

Job Vacancies: National Road Fund Agency (3 Positions) | WestMac Media

The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) was established under the National Road Fund Act No. 13 of 2002 of the Laws of Zambia. The core function of NRFA is to administer and manage the Road Fund in Zambia. 

Zambia’s team Gematrix win big in Pan-African Mortal Kombat XL Tournament | WestMac Media

Team Gematrix, Zambia’s first official eSports team and home to some of the best NRS and FIFA 18 players in Zambia won big at the recent Pan-African Mortal Kombat XL Tournament. 

Justin Banda and Mwelele Zaza of Team Gematrix won 1st place with K50,000 and 3rd place with K10, 000, respectively.

ZICTA awards 4th mobile service licence to one of Africa's richest women | WestMac Media

THE Zambia Information and Technology Authority (ZICTA) has awarded Unitel International Holdings B.V. a fourth mobile phone licence. 

The Netherlands based mobile service provider will invest US$350 million in Zambia. Unitel will operate in Zambia under a new outfit registered as UZI Zambia Limited. 

Want to learn new trends in FinTech and strategies to develop your business? | WestMac Media

Are you a start-up entrepreneur in finance and technology? Sign up for our free FinTech entrepreneurship boot camp Tuesday, March 20, 14:00-16:30 at the Embassy American Center. 

It is time to stand up and be counted, Luanshya Mayor urges youths | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Luanshya 

Luanshya Mayor, Nathan Chanda has says it is time for the youths to stand up and be counted. 

The Mayor adds that it should not always be the parading only, but this youth day must be a unique one and show the nation that young people can positively contribute to the growth of Zambia and the world at large as future leaders of today and tomorrow. 

President Lungu urge youths to leverage on opportunities in ICT sector | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka 

The Head of State, President Edgar Lungu has urged youths to leverage on the opportunities being created in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector to further improve their livelihood in line with the theme for the 2018 youth celebrations. 

Call for Participation: Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Exhibition | WestMac Media

The theme for this year's Zambia Youth Week Celebrations is “Leveraging Opportunities for the Youth through ICTs”. 

Call for Applications: Knight Science Journalism Fellowship 2018 | WestMac Media

Deadline: February 28, 2018 (3 Days Remaining) 

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT supports a global community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science, health, technology and environmental reporting. 

Why you should attend the ICT4D Conference in Lusaka | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka 

The rapid growth in the numbers of attendees at the ICT4D Conference since its inception is testament not only to the fantastic learning and networking opportunities the event provides but also to the global focus on ICT4D. Yet ten sessions on from the first conference, many questions are still being asked about the extent and the type of impact ICT is having in alleviating the agricultural, humanitarian, health, educational, environmental and financial stresses and inequalities facing the most marginalised and low resourced communities and groups in our world. 

Status of innovation, research and development in Zambia | WestMac Media

By Winston Muleba Jr 

Last year, the Minister of Gender Victoria Kalima at the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in that took place in New York said Zambia was making strides in innovation and technology advancements. 

Luapula youths blessed with 10,000 new jobs | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Samfya 

Minister of Transport and Communications Brian Mushimba says over 10,000 new jobs will be created in Luapula Province after the commissioning of 84 communication towers.