ICT sector key to grow Zambia agenda – Mutati
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NewsGOVERNMENT says the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will play a critical role in supporting the Grow Zambia Agenda and driving the country’s digital transformation. Speaking at the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Zambia-Germany ICT Business Forum in Lusaka, Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, said Government is prioritising digital infrastructure to expand and […]
GOVERNMENT says the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will play a critical role in supporting the Grow Zambia Agenda and driving the country’s digital transformation.
Speaking at the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Zambia-Germany ICT Business Forum in Lusaka, Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, said Government is prioritising digital infrastructure to expand and improve connectivity across all economic and social sectors.
Mr Mutati explained that ICT is a critical sector that cuts across and supports other economic pillars by providing the infrastructure and digital solutions needed to enhance productivity, efficiency and service delivery.
He outlined five key pillars that would support the Grow Zambia Agenda as trusted digital identity, interoperability, intelligence, digital infrastructure and inclusivity.
Mr Mutati explained that trusted digital identity would help eliminate duplication in public service delivery, while interoperability would enable government systems to communicate and share information, reducing the need for citizens and businesses to move from one office to another to access services.
“Government systems must be able to shake hands so that citizens do not have to move from one office to another to access services,” he stated.
Mr Mutati further explained that the intelligence pillar would promote the use of science, research, data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs and increase productivity.
German Ambassador to Zambia, Soenke Siemon, reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation through partnerships and investments in the ICT sector.
“The ICT sector is becoming an important driver of Zambia’s economic growth, having recorded the highest positive contribution to growth in 2025, with the trend continuing into the second quarter of 2026,” he further explained.
Meanwhile, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director General, Albert Halwampa said Zambia is committed to creating a conducive business environment to attract investment in the ICT sector.
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