SMART Zambia - E-Goverment Division

THROWBACK THURSDAY!!! SMARTCARE PRO WON ICTAZ AWARD FOR SOCIAL GOOD At the recent ICTAZ Awards, the SmartCare Pro Electronic Health Record (EHR) System won the Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) ICT Solution for Social Good Award. This prestigious award recognized ICT solutions that had positively impacted society. SmartCare Pro was hailed for driving Zambia's digital health transformation and improving the lives of Zambian citizens. The innovative EHR system revolutionized healthcare delivery, streamlined clinical workflows, leveraged data exchange, and enhanced health outcomes. The Ministry of Health Zambia, SMART Zambia - e-Government Division, and implementing partners were congratulated for their collaborative efforts in making digital healthcare in Zambia a success. SmartCare Pro, developed by SMART Zambia Institute in collaboration with the Institute of Health Management (IHM) Southern Africa, transformed healthcare nationwide. #ICTAZAwards #SmartCareProEHR #ICTSolutions #MOH #SZI #PEPFAR #DigitalTransformation #IHMAfrica #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #ZambiaDigitalAgenda

THURSDAY QUIZ!!! What is the name of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) System developed by the SMART Zambia Institute and deployed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, IHM Southern Africa and other partners? a) SmartCarePro b) eHealth Zambia c) Digital Health Zambia d) HealthInfo Zambia The answer will be announced at 14:00

It's time for THROWBACK THURSDAY!!! Stay tuned for the quiz at 10:00.

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HAPPY TECH TUESDAY, ZAMBIA! We've got exciting news to share! Zambia has just received critical networking equipment from China, marking a major milestone in our digital transformation journey! This equipment will play a vital role in supporting the rollout of the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) to 88 sites across the country, including local authorities. This will bring the total number of sites to 171, with the goal of completing the rollout by 2025. But what does this mean for you? It means improved connectivity, enhanced service delivery, and a more inclusive digital landscape. It's all part of Zambia's digital transformation strategy, aimed at achieving 80% internet penetration by 2026. Let's keep moving forward, together! #ZambiaDigitalTransformation #GWAN #SMARTZambiaInstitute #DigitalInclusion #EconomicGrowth

SMART ZAMBIA RECEIVES NETWORKING EQUIPMENT TO BOOST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LUSAKA, December 24th 2024---Zambia's digital transformation journey just got a major boost with the arrival of critical networking equipment from China. The Electronic Government Division (SMART Zambia Institute) has received the consignment, which includes routers, switches, access points, and other essential accessories. Principal Networks Engineer Mr DANSTAN KAUNDA has emphasized the importance of the equipment in supporting the government's efforts to digitalize all public sector services, with local authorities being a priority, especially with the rollout of the Constituency Development Fund Management Information System (CDF MIS). "This equipment will play a vital role in supporting the rollout of the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) to the remaining 88 sites across the country, including local authorities, bringing the total number to 171 sites of which 83 were done in the first phase," he said. Mr KAUNDA explained that the development is expected to have a profound impact on Zambia's digital landscape, promoting digital inclusion, economic growth, and social development. The GWAN project is a key component of Zambia's digital transformation strategy, aimed at improving connectivity and enhancing service delivery to local authorities nationwide. The rollout of the GWAN to 88 sites countrywide is set to be completed by 2025, aligning with Zambia's goal of achieving 80% internet penetration by 2026 under the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP). The SMART Zambia Institute is also driving digital transformation through its vision of "A Zambia transformed into an information and knowledge-based society supported by increased access to ICT by all citizens by 2030". #ZambiaDigitalTransformation #GWAN #SMARTZambiaInstitute #DigitalInclusion #EconomicGrowth

SMART ZAMBIA TEAM RESTORES INTERNET OUTAGE CAUSED BY UNLIKELY CULPRITS MASAITI, December 23rd 2024--- In a bizarre incident, a team from SMART Zambia Copperbelt office, was called to troubleshoot an internet outage at the Masaiti District Commissioner's office, only to discover that the culprit behind the disruption was a group of rodents. According to Principal ICT Officer Ms Shyne Mapani, the network had been down for four days, causing disruptions to critical government services. Upon investigation, the team found that rats had chewed through the patch cords, causing the outage. "We were surprised to find that the rats had eaten through the patch cords, which was the root cause of the problem," Ms Mapani explained. "We quickly replaced the damaged patch cords, and the internet connection was restored." The incident highlights the importance of ensuring that critical infrastructure is protected from unexpected threats, including rodents. SMART Zambia's swift response and expertise in resolving the issue ensured that government services were restored quickly, minimizing disruptions to the public. #SMARTZambia #DigitalTransformation #Zambia #InternetOutage #RodentProblem #Copperbelt #MasaitiDistrict #GovernmentServices

BOMA FREE WI-FI BOOSTS EFFICIENCY AT CHIRUNDU BORDER CHIRUNDU, December 23rd 2024---The Electronic Government Division (SMART Zambia Institute) recently deployed Boma Free WiFi at five border posts nationwide. The connected borders include Chirundu, Mwami, Chanida, Kasumbalesa, and Katima Mulilo. According to Ms THERESA MWANZA, Ministry of Health, PortHealth In Charge at Chirundu One-Stop Border Post, the free WiFi has greatly enhanced service delivery at the health facility and Officers no longer need to spend personal internet bundles to do their work. “We can now attend to patients promptly and send daily reports easily," she said. SMART Zambia’s Head of the Delivery Unit Mr LUHAMBA MOOKA and Mr JOHN MAKWANGULA recently inspected the progress at the Chirundu One-Stop border post. #Zambia #BorderEfficiency #FreeWiFi #TradeFacilitation #AUDA-NEPAD #SMARTZambiaInstitute

GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH THE CITIZEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES PORTAL LUSAKA, December 20th 2024---The Government has announced the launch of the Citizen's Support Sevices Portal which is expected to improve engagement by providing the centralized platform where citizens can voice concerns complaints and suggestions. According to Cabinet resolutions issued yesterday by Chief Government Spokesperson Mr CORNELIUS MWEETWA, the portal will also provide decision makers with access to real-time data on citizens issues so as to facilitate trend identification performance monitoring and targeted interventions. In this insightful interview.on ZNBC News, SMART Zambia's National Coordinator, Mr PERCY CHINYAMA shares details about the upcoming Citizen's Support Services Portal on ZNBC News. This innovative platform aims to bridge the gap between citizens and the government, providing a centralized space for citizens to voice their concerns, complaints, and suggestions. The Citizen's Support Services Portal is designed to enhance citizen engagement and participatory governance in Zambia. By providing a dedicated platform for citizens to interact with the government, the portal seeks to foster stronger relationships and more effective communication. #SMARTZambia #CitizenEngagement #ParticipatoryGovernance #Zambia #DigitalTransformation #EGovernance #CitizenSupportServicesPortal

Watch a Livestream of ZNBC NEWS as SMART Zambia's National Coordinator Mr PERCY CHINYAMA gets interviewed on the Citizen's Support Services Portal. The Citizens Support Services Portal, set to be launched in Zambia, is an innovative tool designed to enhance citizen engagement and participatory governance. This platform will provide a centralized space for citizens to voice concerns, complaints, and suggestions, fostering stronger interaction between citizens and the government. https://lnkd.in/d3GRvVM3