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🇿🇲 Happy Independence Day, Zambia! 🇿🇲 Who’d guess a landlocked country is racing ahead on next-gen tech? 🇿🇲 Did you know Zambia rolled out 5G early, licensed Starlink, and runs an interoperable National Financial Switch that lets money hop between banks and mobile wallets across providers? Behind the scenes, in-country Tier III data centres and steadily growing mobile & internet subscriptions are pushing real-world adoption, think faster networks, broader reach, and smoother payments. Short story: Zambia isn’t the continent’s biggest market, but on practical enablers, 5G readiness, LEO satellite access, interoperable instant payments, and government-grade local hosting, it’s punching above its weight. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/dRK7W9NH What you’ll find: 🌐 Insights into Zambia’s digital strategies and initiatives 🤖 An interactive AI assistant to delve into the country's digital policies 🗺️ A comprehensive look at its digital infrastructure through our interactive map . . #Zambia #DigitalZambia #AfricaTech #5G #Connectivity #Starlink #LEOsatellites #MobileMoney #Interoperability #NationalFinancialSwitch #Fintech #DataCenters #TierIII #CloudAfrica #DigitalInfrastructure #eGovernment