HUAWEI SHOWCASE ITS ICT TECHNOLOGIES IN ZAMBIA

By Daily News Reporter

Huawei Technologies and the Government have reiterated their commitment to diversify ICT investments through exploring various ICT solutions and products.

Speaking during the Huawei 2^nd Mobile Mini Congress held in Lusaka, under the theme “Accelerating Zambia’s ICT industry and advancing the intelligent World”.

Huawei President for Carrier Business in the Southern Africa Region, Samuel Chen stated that Huawei seeks to strengthen collaborations that will accelerate the implementation of projects in energy solutions, smart education, mining and rural connectivity among others.

Mr. Chen also added that through the congress Zambia is being introduced to solutions and products that directly speak to its unique and immediate needs as well as making it competitive in the global ICT industry.

AND that the company wanted to use the congress to demonstrate how Zambia could boost the development of the small and medium businesses through fintech solutions and showcase innovative data solutions as well as demonstrate that sustainable development was possible through the provision of green energy solutions.

The event provides an immense opportunity to showcase a wide range of technologies ranging from 5G, 5.5G, Green development solutions, premium and intelligent ultra-band connectivity, digital and intelligent transformation.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, read the speech on behalf of  the Minister, Hon. Felix Mutati stated that accelerating ICT’s in Zambia needs to be strong and with trusted partnerships such as Huawei which is walking the talk in being partner not only to government but other ICT players.

He further noted that connectivity is of critical importance because it was the only means government can access individuals and entrepreneurs can access digital services.

Mr. Mutati added that the accelerated pace of technology evolution demands seamless connectivity and resilient information and technologies foundation.

“As industries increasingly rely on digital platforms, the need for efficient infrastructure and digital transformation backed becomes cardinal. We need to continue expanding and building the necessary physical infrastructure such as broadband networks, data centres, and ICT facilities to support connectivity and ICT services across the country. We need to strengthen supportive policies and regulations that encourage investments, competition and innovation. As Government we have put in place the ICT policy and digital transformation agenda which serve as overarching frameworks to promote the growth of the ICT sector” The Minister said.

The Mini Mobile Congress is an off-shoot of the Mobile World Congress, an annual event held in Barcelona, Spain. It brings together all industry captains so as to highlight trends and insights on how technology is evolving world over, and how every country or institutions can benefit from it depending on what they need. It is a gigantic global exhibition of ICT products and solutions for various needs. This year marks the second time the Mini-Mobile Congress is being held in Zambia. The first one was last year held under the theme “Lighting up ICT’s for Zambia’s Digital Future”