Percy Chinyama

Congratulations, Natasha Kawisha!

Huge congratulations on being named the Top Female Participant and securing 6th position overall at the cybersecurity competition in Namibia. Your outstanding performance is a true inspiration!

I highly commend Information and Communications University - ICU for their continued dedication to encouraging both boys and girls to excel in the digital space.

This victory is a testament to your exemplary ICT curriculum, which clearly equips students with the world-class skills needed to shine on the international stage.

Well done to everyone involved!

SMART Zambia - e-Government Division
ICT Association of Zambia

‎Yesterday was a proud day for all of us at SMART Zambia - e-Government Division. We officially innaugurated the SmartCare 2.0 electronic health record system pilot at Ndola Teaching Hospital. This isn’t just another government launch; it’s a game changer for healthcare delivery in our country.
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‎Let me be clear: national development is impossible without a healthy population. We can talk about GDP, infrastructure, and investment all day, but if our people are sick, we are not going anywhere. That is the baseline. That is why SmartCare 2.0 matters.
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‎We have been working toward this moment for years. SmartCare 2.0 is a fully digital, locally developed health record system that will connect patient information across Zambia. It means a doctor in Ndola can access your medical history instantly; no lost files, no repeated tests, no unnecessary delays.
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‎And I’m happy to share that by July 2026, every health facility on the Copperbelt will have full internet connectivity. That’s my commitment. Because a smart system needs smart infrastructure to run on.
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‎The future we are building goes even further. Soon, you’ll be able to sit at home, pick up your phone, and schedule an appointment with your doctor. No long queues, no stress. That’s the digital transformation we are delivering.
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‎Special thanks to our Government Chief Technology Officer, Kasali Musenge, for reminding us that this tool is ours, built by Zambians, for Zambians. To Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza, Dr. Justor Banda of Ndola Teaching Hospital, and Senior Chief Chiwala – your partnership makes this real.
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‎This pilot is just the beginning. A healthy Zambia is a prosperous Zambia. Let’s get to work.
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I’m truly excited by the confidence and enthusiasm our girls showed at the Girls in ICT Career Expo in Lusaka. They explored technology, connected with mentors, and proved they belong in the digital space.

ICT is for everyone, female and male alike. When the opportunities are equal, talent shines.

As AI takes centre stage, it is time for girls to become creators, innovators, and leaders shaping Zambia’s digital future.

Let’s continue supporting girls with access, mentorship, and real pathways into the digital economy.

Girls in ICT Event 2026.
It’s Finally Here! 👏🏽💪🏾

From the Smart Zambia Institute, I’m glad to announce that the Girls in ICT event is finally here.

Our inspiring panelists and speakers are ready to empower the next generation of girls in technology, and all 50 participants have secured their seats, showing that girls are ready to lead and innovate.

The future of ICT is bright, and girls are at the center of it.

Caption this! 👌🏽

I will start
“Light Bulb 💡 Moment”

It was a big event!
Great minds, brilliant ideas 💡
Best believe Zambia 🇿🇲 is on the right trajectory.👌🏽

STANDARDISE, GO OPEN SOURCE, BUILD TRUST - 3 DIGITAL LESSONS FROM THE HONG KONG SUMMIT

HONG KONG, 13 April 2026 — Following the official opening ceremony of the World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit, I noted three key lessons for Zambia’s digital transformation.

1) Standardisation
Zambia must standardise to achieve interoperability across digital systems, enabling digital inclusion and effective communication between platforms.

2) Go open source
Zambia should adopt open standards and open source approaches through digital public infrastructure to improve affordability, sustainability, and avoid vendor lock-in.

3) Build trust
Security must be foundational to digitisation. With the establishment of Zambia’s cybersecurity agency, we strengthen protection of data, infrastructure, and digital investments. SMART Zambia Institute will continue supporting the safeguarding of national digital assets.

The conference runs on 13–14 April 2026 under the theme “Integration of AI and Digital Technologies Shaping the Future, Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace,” with over 1,000 delegates from Asia, the Pacific and Africa.

SMART Zambia - e-Government Division is empowering young girls with Free ICT courses. 👏🏽👏🏽

In celebration of Girls in ICT Day 2026, Smart Zambia Institute is offering FREE ICT courses designed to equip young girls with digital skills for the future.
Parents and Guardians encourage your young girls to sign up and get certified in Introduction to Modern AI and
Digital Awareness
Whether she is curious about Artificial Intelligence or wants to build strong digital skills, this is her opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for tomorrow’s digital world.

To sign up, click on the links below and choose your course today.
Digital awareness 👇🏽

https://www.netacad.com/courses/digital-awareness?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=19118183-a15b-4b22-b3a0-205d7a6c92f2

Introduction to Mordern Ai👇🏽

https://www.netacad.com/courses/introduction-to-modern-ai?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=2258448a-07d8-4759-bdf9-da16cfd211da

Let’s inspire, empower, and raise the next generation of women in tech.

Data Protection and Digital Sovereignty are NON-NEGOTIABLE.
We Digitize Responsibly.

Every choice we make, no matter how small, has the potential to shape our future and contribute to the broader vision of National Development