Zambia Secures $100M IMF Investment for 300 Telecommunications Towers with IHS Towers Collaboration
STRATEGIC MINERALSSOLAR ENERGY
Zambia's ICT sector is now the fastest-growing contributor to GDP, reaching 17.4% last year. The government, led by Minister Felix C. Mutati, launched the Kitwe KVTC Tower on February 15, 2025, and plans to construct 300 new towers nationwide, funded by $100 million from the IMF. IHS Towers, which operates over 2,000 towers in Zambia, is a key partner, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing digital connectivity and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Feb 17, 2026, 4:09 PM