Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia

What Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia does

The Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) is a statutory professional regulatory body established by ICTAZ Act No. 7 of 2018 and headquartered in Lusaka. It succeeded the Computer Society of Zambia and holds the exclusive legal mandate to register, license, and regulate ICT practitioners and organizations operating in Zambia, with coverage spanning all 10 provinces. ICTAZ serves four primary customer groups: individual ICT professionals seeking registration and practicing certificates, ICT corporates requiring workforce compliance, ICT students through its Student Chapters program, and central government IT officers onboarded via the SMART Zambia Institute partnership. Its core product portfolio comprises professional membership registration, a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) policy framework, the annual ICTAZ Tech Conference, ICTAZ Tech Excellence Awards, and a Huawei-accredited certification program (HCIA/HCIP/HCIE) covering AI, IoT, Big Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and 5G. ICTAZ does not develop proprietary technology; its technical footprint is standards-setting and training accreditation rather than software production.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions paid by individual professionals and corporate members, event-based income from conferences, training sessions, AGMs, and the annual Tech Expo, and certification and licensing fees for practicing certificates. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows annual billing cycles across individual, corporate, and student tiers, with reduced rates for student members. Distribution is direct via the ICTAZ secretariat, government partnership channels (SMART Zambia Institute), and university-based student chapters. The association is governed by an elected Executive Council led by President Dr. Clement Sinyangwe, with day-to-day operations run by Registrar/CEO Chellah Silavwe (appointed April 2023). Strategic positioning is anchored by high-profile partnerships with Huawei, ISACA, Zanaco, Net One Zambia, Astria Learning, and HLB Zambia, and by 2025 TICON Africa recognition as Professional Body of the Year.

Name

Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia

Legal name

Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia

Website

https://ictaz.org.zm

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICTAZ is the statutory regulatory body for ICT professionals in Zambia, established by Act of Parliament in 2018. It registers and licenses ~4,000+ members, delivers CPD-accredited training and Huawei certifications, and runs annual conferences and ICT awards.

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Product category

Professional Association / ICT Regulation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Literacy, ICT & Computer Science Standards Authorities (EDADAEAK)

Keywords

• ICT professional regulation
• Professional membership association
• ICT certification programs
• Continuous professional development
• ICT industry standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ICTAZ generates revenue through annual membership subscriptions from ICT professionals and organizations. Members pay subscription fees to obtain practicing certificates and access professional development programs.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from conference registrations, training sessions, AGMs, and the annual ICT Tech Expo.
3. Certification and Licensing: Fees for professional certifications, practicing certificates, and licensing of ICT professionals and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICTAZ is a statutory professional membership body that registers, licenses, and regulates ICT professionals in Zambia under the ICTAZ Act No. 7 of 2018. It offers professional membership registration, accredited certification programs (including Huawei HCIA/HCIP/HCIE), annual tech conferences and AGMs, ICT Awards, Student Chapters, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs to advance ICT standards across the country.

Product overview

ICTAZ is a professional membership association established by the ICTAZ Act No. 7 of 2018, formerly the Computer Society of Zambia. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered on professional regulation and development: professional membership registration and licensing for ICT practitioners, a three-tiered Huawei certification program (HCIA, HCIP, HCIE) covering emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, Big Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and 5G with CPD accreditation, annual ICTAZ Tech Conferences with training and expo components, the ICTAZ ICT Awards and Tech Excellence Awards programs, Student Chapters for ICT students, and a Continuous Professional Development Policy framework. The organization does not offer a software product but rather professional certification, training, conferences, and membership services to the ICT sector in Zambia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICTAZ Professional Membership Registration Professional membership registration and regulation of ICT professionals in Zambia, governed by ICTAZ Act No. 7 of 2018. Provides registration, licensing, and practicing certificates for ICT practitioners and organizations.
• ICTAZ Tech Conference Annual technology conference featuring speakers, symposia, training sessions, and mini-expo. The 2026 conference focused on topics including AI adoption and measurable business value.
• ICTAZ ICT Awards Annual awards program recognizing excellence in ICT, including ICTAZ Tech Excellence Awards and participation in TICON Africa Awards. Categories cover individual, corporate, public sector, and innovation awards.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Policy Professional development framework ensuring ICTAZ members maintain and enhance their skills through accredited training programs, with certifications counting toward members' CPD requirements.
• Huawei Certification Programs (HCIA, HCIP, HCIE) Three-tiered certification program delivered through partnership with Huawei, covering Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud Services, Computing, Storage, Cybersecurity, and 5G technologies. Certifications are recognized as ICTAZ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ central government IT officers on-boarded through SMART Zambia partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Huawei Technologies Zambia Company LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026ICTAZ and Huawei agreed on key high-level terms toward a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide ICTAZ members with access to Huawei training programmes and globally recognized certifications including HCIA, HCIP, and HCIE. Trainings will be recognized as ICTAZ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes covering AI, IoT, Big Data, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, and 5G technologies. Huawei also offers participation in the Huawei ICT Competition and ICTAZ Young Innovators Day.
• ISACAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICTAZ partnered with ISACA to advance professional standards and development in IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity. The partnership enables ICTAZ members to access ISACA resources and certifications.
• Zanaco BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICTAZ and Zanaco established commitment toward collaboration around investment, professional development, and growth of the IT sector. Zanaco has supported the ICTAZ AGM and Student Chapter Hackathon, and extended its Innovation Hub to scholars and tech entrepreneurs. Zanaco's presence in all 10 provinces provides basis for association's growth plans.
• SMART Zambia InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICTAZ and SMART Zambia collaboration for mandatory registration of approximately 400 central government IT officers. The partnership supports Zambia's Digital Transformation agenda with initiatives including ZamPortal serving agriculture, education, health, mining, and manufacturing sectors. Joint efforts include policy implementation and public-private collaboration.
• HLB ZambiaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHLB Zambia serves as official auditor for ICTAZ Tech Excellence Awards to ensure transparent voting processes. HLB Zambia is a member of HLB International and provides services to notable firms including Konkola Copper Mines and Wonderful Group of Companies.
• Astria LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Net One Zambia to assemble devices in Zambia to increase availability of technology at affordable prices while building local skills capacity and creating jobs, supporting Zambia's ambition to become a regional IT innovation hub.
• Net One ZambiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Astria Learning and ICTAZ to assemble devices locally, demonstrating commitment to local innovation and skills development at the 2022 African Innovation Ministerial Summit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nigeria Computer Society (NCS): Nigeria's national umbrella body for IT professionals and practitioners, established by Act of Parliament and offering registration, conferences, and professional certification. Directly comparable statutory professional body model applied to a much larger ICT workforce.
• Computer Society of Kenya: Kenya's professional association for ICT practitioners offering registration, CPD, and industry representation. Comparable in mission and membership-based structure to ICTAZ, with similar regulatory advocacy role in East Africa.
• Computer Society of Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's national professional body for IT professionals, providing registration, training, and industry events. Closest geographic and structural peer to ICTAZ in the Southern African region.
• Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA): South Africa's national professional body for IT practitioners, providing registration, certification, and CPD programs. Directly comparable to ICTAZ in mission, structure, and member services, but operating in a far larger and more mature market.

Others

• Smart Africa Alliance: Pan-African initiative driving digital transformation across member African states, including Zambia. Adjacent rather than competitive — ICTAZ partners with Smart Africa-aligned national bodies like SMART Zambia Institute on policy implementation and skills development.
• African Union — Information Society Division: Continental body shaping ICT policy and digital economy strategy across Africa, influencing the regulatory environment in which ICTAZ operates. Indirectly comparable as a higher-level policy counterpart rather than a direct professional body competitor.
• GSMA: Global mobile industry organization running Africa-focused skills and policy programs that overlap with ICTAZ's mandate to professionalize the African ICT workforce. Indirectly comparable as an industry association addressing adjacent workforce and policy issues.

Regional players

• TICON Africa (Technology Information Confederation Africa): Continental confederation of African ICT professional bodies that ICTAZ is a member of and recently hosted events for. Operates as an umbrella rather than a registration body, and serves as the platform through which ICTAZ competes and benchmarks continentally.

Broad incumbents

• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, cybersecurity, and audit, with a strong presence in Africa. Overlaps with ICTAZ's regulatory and CPD mandate, but operates at a global scale and focuses on specialized governance credentials.
• IEEE Computer Society: Global IEEE society for computing professionals offering publications, certifications, conferences, and member services. Comparable in professional development mission to ICTAZ but operates internationally with much broader scope and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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