ELLIOT NKETANI KABALO holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Zambia obtained in 1998. He works for the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) as Acting Manager (Standards and Type Approval). He is responsible for standardization in the ICT sector in Zambia. He is also ensures that all ICT equipment meant for the Zambian Market is Type Approved in accordance with the standards stipulated in the type approval guidelines. Elliot advises the regulator on technical matters concerning the communication networks, interconnections, new technologies, to mention but a few. Before joining the regulator, he worked for the Zambia Telecommunications Limited (ZAMTEL) for 10 years where he was responsible for planning of the PSTN and PLMN core networks. He managed a lot of projects involving installations and interconnections of core networks. Elliot also worked for Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) where he was responsible for design intallation and maintenance of the computer network infrastructure.
