Zambia unveils groundbreaking Smart Village strategy in Barcelona!

Zambia unveils groundbreaking Smart Village strategy in Barcelona!

As part of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, ​​the Zambian Ministry of Technology and Science, together with Huawei, presented the innovative digitized concept of a “Smart Village”, which acts as the key to national digitalization. This showcase titled “Secured, Sovereign & Synergistic Network Cloud Strategy to Accelerate National Digitalization” was attended by over 200 professionals who discussed digital transformations in the public sector. How ots.at reported, the first Smart Village in Zambia was successfully inaugurated in July 2024 after just 30 days of construction. Through this project, residents gained access to electricity, internet, telemedicine and distance learning.

Digital transformation is seen globally as a crucial factor in improving public services. Li Junfeng, vice president of Huawei, emphasized that AI plays a central role in these changes. In the discussion, Koh Hong-Eng, global chief civil service scientist at Huawei, spoke about how the use of digital technology can revolutionize government structures. Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science of Zambia, noted that these initiatives fit perfectly into the country's Vision 2030 by equipping future generations to meet the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution and promoting the progress of society. According to the document from szi.gov.zm Such digital transformations are key to creating a sustainable and inclusive society in Zambia.