ZAMREN CONNECTS FREE WIFI TO KK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST PARK MALL THROUGH EDUROAM

Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) has completed the connection of free Wifi via Eduroam to the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and East Park Malls in Lusaka.

Speaking at a ZAMREN media breakfast in Lusaka, ZAMREN Chief Executive Officer Stein Mkandawire, says this is in an effort to give the two public facilities free internet which the travelling Researchers and Students in public, small and medium enterprises and other stakeholders can use for their daily businesses.

Mr. Stein Mkandawire states that the connection of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport will give tourists, investors, and frequent fliers in Research and Education an opportunity for them to instantly communicate upon arrival in the country.

He says Eduroam will give an opportunity for those travelling to connect with their families and business partners as they arrive in the country, adding that the internet is being provided at no cost, and everyone can access it.

And ZAMREN Board Chairman, Professor Mundia Muya says students deserve access to the internet for them to excel in class and in the world, hence ZAMREN needs partners who can help scale up the provision of internet to the wider society.

Meanwhile, Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati has applauded ZAMREN for providing internet to various colleges countrywide.

Mr. Mutati has encouraged stakeholders to join ZAMREN in providing internet to more colleges.