“The numbers speak for themselves,” said Dr Brilliant Habeenzu, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Technology and Science. Varun Beverages is the producer and distributor of Pepsi products in Zambia, while Zamtel is wholly owned by the government. “I am proud that this campaign aligns with President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision of digital transformation, skills development, industrialisation and youth empowerment,” Habeenzu said. Seeking a second term in office, President Hichilema and the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) have prioritised digital transformation in their election manifesto under the theme, ‘Connecting the Nation’. “As the Ministry of Technology and Science, we remain committed to transforming Zambia into a digital economy,” Habeenzu said.