Ethereum founder is backing Zambia’s bid to be Africa’s tech hub

Zambia may be better known for mining copper than crypto, but a group of young entrepreneurs are looking to reinvent the country as an African technology hub - with support from Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin.
#ethereum #zambia #vitalikbuterin

Hotel, choppers seized as Zambia steps up anti-graft drive

President Hakainde Hichilema took office last year with the kind of anti-corruption promises that Zambians have learned to take with a grain of salt. This week, those promises became more real. Two former ministers were arrested within 48 hours of each other, including ex-justice minister Given Lubinda, who now leads the party that lost to Hichilemas.
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Zambia's former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85

Former Zambian President Rupiah Banda, 85, died on Friday after a battle with colon cancer, his son disclosed.
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Insecurity: Zambia Ready To Assist Nigeria, Says Envoy

The Government of Zambia on Tuesday expressed concern over the insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges in the country saying they would help Nigeria.
#zambia #Nigeria #banditry

Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya have all ranked ahead of SA on cyber-security in a new survey

South Africa is laggard when it comes to cybersecurity, not just globally but also on the continent, according to research conducted by virtual private network provider SharkTank.
#southafrica #Nigeria #zambia #kenya #cybersecurity