TECHNOLOGY and Science Minister Felix Mutati says the country will continue to experience network challenges until the energy crisis is resolved. And Mutati says government, working hand in hand with the private sector, will require an investment of approximately US$280 million to implement nationwide backup and alternative energy solutions. Responding to a question from Kwacha UPND MP Charles Mulenga, who asked why government cannot bring in more service providers to beef up efforts to address network challenges, Thursday, Mutati said unless the energy challenge was addressed, not many companies would be interested in investing in the country’s telecommunications industry. “Madam Speaker, indeed, we have network challenges, and as I have said in my statement, the primary constraint for network challenges...

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