ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL ID ECOSYSTEM TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT ID4AFRICA 2026 ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Digital IDs are secure electronic credentials that verify identity using biometrics and encrypted data, unlocking access to banking, healthcare, and government services. For years, Zambia struggled to build a working system, until now. Speaking at the ID4Africa Conference on May… Continue reading ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL ID ECOSYSTEM TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT ID4AFRICA 2026
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES DIGITAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS) The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has launched the Property Management Information System (PMIS) in partnership with SMART Zambia Institute. Speaking at the launch, Permanent Secretary Professor Albert Malama said the initiative aligns with Government’s commitment under the 8NDP… Continue reading MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES DIGITAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS)
CHINYAMA: DIGITISATION KEY TO SEALING REVENUE LOOPHOLES IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES CHINSALI, May 11th 2026 – SMART Zambia Institute National Coordinator, Mr. Percy Chinyama, says digitisation is key to sealing revenue loopholes and improving accountability in local authorities.Mr. Chinyama said this after a successful meeting with Chinsali Municipal Council management to assess the deployment of e-government… Continue reading CHINYAMA: DIGITISATION KEY TO SEALING REVENUE LOOPHOLES IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES
STOP DOUBLE TOBELA, IT’S A CRIME, SAYS NATIONAL COORDINATOR. CHINSALI, May 9th 2026 – SMART Zambia Institute National Coordinator, Mr. Percy Chinyama, has issued a stern warning to unscrupulous beneficiaries who are double dipping on social protection programmes, describing the vice as retrogressive and criminal.Speaking on Delight FM in Chinsali district, Mr. Chinyama revealed that… Continue reading STOP DOUBLE TOBELA, IT’S A CRIME, SAYS NATIONAL COORDINATOR.
NC ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO USE INTERNET AS AN EQUALIZER CHINSALI, May 6 2026 – SMART Zambia National Coordinator, Percy Chinyama, says Government’s primary objective is to ensure that all public services are fully digitalised. Mr. Chinyama made the remarks during a courtesy call on Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande at the provincial… Continue reading NC ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO USE INTERNET AS AN EQUALIZER
GOVERNMENT SECURES ICT PLACEMENTS FOR TOP STUDENTS AT KAPASA MAKASA CHINSALI, May 7th 2026 – SMART Zambia Institute National Coordinator Mr. Percy Chinyama has disclosed that the government has secured placements for two top students in cybersecurity and Information Communication Technology (ICT) courses at Kapasa Makasa University.Speaking when he visited the university in Chinsali, Mr.… Continue reading GOVERNMENT SECURES ICT PLACEMENTS FOR TOP STUDENTS AT KAPASA MAKASA
GOVERNMENT TARGETS FULL DIGITALISATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES, SAYS NC CHINSALI, May 6 2026 – SMART Zambia National Coordinator, Percy Chinyama, says Government’s primary objective is to ensure that all public services are fully digitalised. Mr. Chinyama made the remarks during a courtesy call on Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande at the provincial… Continue reading GOVERNMENT TARGETS FULL DIGITALISATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES, SAYS NC
SMARTCARE 2.0 PILOT ROLLED OUT IN NDOLA, HEALTHY POPULATION KEY TO DEVELOPMENT – NC NDOLA, April 27, 2026 – SMART Zambia Institute National Coordinator, Percy Chinyama, has emphasised that national development is not possible without a healthy population, as Zambia launched the SmartCare 2.0 electronic health record system at Ndola Teaching Hospital.Speaking during the inauguration… Continue reading SMARTCARE 2.0 PILOT ROLLED OUT IN NDOLA, HEALTHY POPULATION KEY TO DEVELOPMENT – NC
GIRLS URGED TO SHAPE ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE AS AI TAKES CENTRE STAGE LUSAKA, April 23, 2026 – The government has called on girls and young women across the country to actively participate in shaping Zambia’s digital future, as the world commemorates the 2026 International Girls in Information and Communication Technology Day. Speaking during the… Continue reading GIRLS URGED TO SHAPE ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE AS AI TAKES CENTRE STAGE
PHOTO FOCUS: SMART ZAMBIA NATIONAL COORDINATOR AT WIC 2026 IN HONG KONG Mr Percy Chinyama joined global leaders at the World Internet Conference (WIC) in Hong Kong, where he unveiled the country’s AI-ready health platform (SmartCare Pro), consolidating 12 million patient records. A proud moment for Zambian innovation on the world stage. 🇿🇲 #WIC2026 #SmartZambia
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