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tor will come from the home user. Considering that
the local market is acquiring approximately 100,000
new users every year, Zamnet is successfully capi-
talizing on the rapid entry of users into the market at
the personal level.
The company also offers consultancy services and
training programs that prepare IT professionals
for management of Windows- and UNIX/LINUX-
based platforms, as well as other basic, and more
advanced computing courses. Through such pro-
grams, Zamnet is helping to create a more Internet
savvy populace, enhancing the levels of shared
knowledge among people, helping to develop a
strong ICT pillar of the Zambian economy. Zamnet
is continually seeking to expand operations, by pro-
viding better quality, faster, stable, and affordable
services and looks forward to new potential partner-
ships and business ventures with interested inves-
tors or businesses.
ZAMTEL / CELL Z
Hans Paulsen
Managing Director
Cell Z House, Corner of Church & Chilubi Rds.
PO Box 37000 Lusaka
Tel: +260-211-256299
Fax: +260-211-253355
hans.paulsen@zamtel.zm
www.zamtel.zm
Zamtel was the pioneer of telecommunication in
Zambia, providing cost effective and high quality tel-
ephone services to its customers since its establish-
ment in 1913. Currently the company offers fixed
lines, mobile service (through the Cell Z brand),
internet and other value adding services, making it
possible for Zamtel to remain competitive as the only
total communication solutions provider in Zambia.
Zamtel is currently focused on infrastructure devel-
opment and upgrades through an expansion pro-
gram to provide mobile coverage to all 72 districts
of Zambia. In 2009, Zamtel embarked on a process
to expand its mobile network capacity and footprint
across the country. In addition, the company set
out on a continuous investment drive of modernis-
ing fixed line infrastructure in rural Zambia and some
urban towns through the Rural Telecommunications
Development project.
Zamtel has also heavily invested in building a nation-
wide fibre optic network to make broadband connec-
tivity more accessible. This development will lead to
lower local and international tariffs.
Zamtel has developed a robust network of partners
countrywide to make sure all products and services
are as close to the customers as possible. Through
Cell Z, Zamtel offers a wide range of mobile services
to its clients. Cell Z offers affordable and unique pre-
and post-paid packages that make it easy for friends
and family to stay in touch both at home and abroad.
The Zambian Government previously owned Zam-
tel, however as of June 2010 Zamtel became part of
the LAP Green Group following its acquisition of 75
percent of the company’s shares. Nevertheless, the
Zambian Government still retains the remaining 25
percent of the company.
LAP Green is present in six African markets, pro-
viding voice, data, fixed line, internet, and business
continuity services to more than 4 million active cus-
tomers. Incorporated in June 2007, the Lap Green
Network is a subsidiary of the Libyan Africa Portfolio
Mwembeshi satelite-ZICTA ensuring regional coverage