Zambia: UPEZZA Digital Platform Launched

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: UPEZZA Digital Platform Launched

The headline says that the UPEZZA digital platform has been launched in Zambia. The supplied text provides no details about the launch date, the people involved, the platform’s features, or its purpose.

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