Zamtel wins ‘Best Data Provider’ award

By BUUMBA CHIMBULUZAMTEL has been awarded the Best Data Service Provider in Zambia for this year, as it pledges to continue investing in a strong infrastructure backbone that will support the growth of E-commerce in the country.The local service provider got its award at the 2020 Zambia Ecommerce Awards held at the weekend.Zamtel beat off competition to emerge as the country’s most preferred data service producer for individual, retail and wholesale customers.The awards ceremony that was held virtually recognized Zamtel’s strong efforts in providing quality and consistent data services in Zambia.Zamtel Chief Commercial Officer, Chibeza Ngoma, said it was gratifying that the industry and consumers had realised the strides made by Zamtel in providing world class data services in Zambia.“For us, this award could not have come at a better when we are celebrating our first anniversary since we launched Velocity, our home internet offering that has revolutionalised the way Zambians experience internet,” Mr Ngoma said.Mr Ngoma also said Zamtel would continue investing in creating a strong infrastructure backbone that would support the growth of E-commerce in Zambia.“Most importantly, we wish thank our customers for voting for us and for continuing to believe in our services in this very highly competitive environment,” he said.The awards, now in its second year running, were established with the sole purpose of recognising and rewarding businesses and individuals that are taking the lead in promoting E-commerce in Zambia.The awards are organised by the Institute for Finance and Economics (IFE) headed by Former Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Caleb Fundanga and finalists and eventual winners are selected by consumers.