June 22
Malawi: Malawi's Digital Clampdown Intensifies With New Arrest
Malawi's tightening grip on online speech has come under fresh scrutiny after the arrest of political activist Fredrick Billy Malata in Lilongwe on Monday -- the latest sign of… Read more »
June 14
Malawi: AGRA, Partners Promote Post-Harvest Technologies to Reduce Food Losses
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and its partners are scaling up the use of post-harvest technologies among smallholder farmers in Malawi as part of efforts to… Read more »
June 02
Malawi: Paypal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries
American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. Read more »
April 22
Malawi: Paychangu's 'Top Invest in Malawi' Nomination Excites Innovators As Government, Corporates Back Homegrown Fintech
PayChangu, Malawi's homegrown digital payment gateway designed to simplify and secure transactions, has welcomed its nomination for the "Top Invest in Malawi" recognition,… Read more »
April 14
Southern Africa: Namalomba Calls for Seamless Regional Connectivity As SADC Leaders Push for Digital Collaboration
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries--starting within the… Read more »
March 03
Malawi: Barcelona Breakthrough - Malawi Eyes 5G and AI Skills Boost for Youth
Malawi's young people could soon tap into world-class training in 5G technology, ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) following high-level engagements at the ongoing Mobile World… Read more »
December 22, 2025
Malawi: From the Field to the Feed - Celebrating Urunji Mezuwa, Malawi's Social Media Farming Maverick
As the world steadily shrinks into a global village powered by digitisation, countries everywhere are racing to harness the power of technology. Read more »
December 02, 2025
Malawi: Online Outrage - Malawians React to Cyberbullying Targeting Woman Known As Rita
A heated discussion has erupted on Facebook following Ayuba James's post highlighting the growing cyberbullying directed at a Malawian woman known publicly as Rita or Ritaa. The… Read more »
November 17, 2025
Malawi: Digital Explosion or Digital Illusion? Mobile Money Hits 20 Million but Usage Crumbles
Malawi's digital finance sector has reached a major milestone after mobile money subscriptions exceeded 20 million for the first time, marking a significant expansion in the… Read more »
October 16, 2025
Malawi: MRA Unveils Electronic Invoicing System to Empower Businesses Nationwide
In a landmark move toward digital transformation, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is launching its cutting-edge Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) on November 1, 2025. This… Read more »
September 10, 2025
Malawi: Teveta Procures, Distributes Over 200 Computer Equipment Worth K800m to Technical Colleges
Technical Entrepreneurship and Vocational Education Authority (TEVETA) has procured over 200 computers and 20 printers worth K800 million to be distributed in various Community… Read more »
August 28, 2025
Malawi: NCST Updating Strategic Plan to Align It With Emerging Priorities Under Mw2063
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has embarked on strategic plan review in order to align the document with emerging priorities under Malawi 2063 (MW2063)… Read more »
August 15, 2025
Malawi: Transunion Malawi Touts Technology As Key to Unlocking Financial Inclusion, Economic Mobility in Malawi
TransUnion Malawi - a local financial firm - has described technology as a key component to unlocking financial inclusion and economic mobility in Malawi. Read more »
July 29, 2025
Malawi: Malawi Graduate Builds App for Visually Impaired Learners, Wins Mk38 Million Boost From Save the Children
A 23-year-old university graduate, Staff Nyoni, has developed a groundbreaking digital learning app to help visually impaired learners in Malawi -- and has just received MK38… Read more »
June 24, 2025
Malawi: PMI Takes Pace in Investing in, Advancing Thr Technologies
Recent data from CEIC indicates that the number of tobacco smokers in Malawi is decreasing. According to the data, by 2023, an estimated 11.2 percent of adult Malawians were… Read more »
