What's blocked in Zambia
Apps work; 2025 cyber laws gave authorities broad interception powers, and social media was restricted during the 2021 election.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Zambia right now.
Not offered in Zambia
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Zambia
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Zambia are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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CyberGhost
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Zambia passed the Cyber Crimes Act and Cyber Security Act in April 2025, which rights groups say give authorities broad powers to intercept communications and could undermine encryption and VPN use. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were restricted for three days around the August 2021 election.
Before you connect: A VPN protects your traffic from local interception.
Is a VPN legal in Zambia?
Legal with restrictions
VPNs are not banned, but the 2025 cyber laws give authorities wide interception powers and could be used against encryption tools.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Zambia?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Zambia right now. Apps work; 2025 cyber laws gave authorities broad interception powers, and social media was restricted during the 2021 election.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Zambia?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Zambia. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Zambia?
Legal with restrictions. VPNs are not banned, but the 2025 cyber laws give authorities wide interception powers and could be used against encryption tools.
Which VPN works in Zambia?
Our picks for Zambia are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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