Malawi

Malawi exec criticises Africa for falling behind on IXPs

According to Brian Longwe, CEO of Converged Technology Networks, effective Internet traffic interchange between networks is critical for a robust Internet in Africa.
Staff Writer
1:30
11 Apr

Malawian scribes face weight of cyber crime laws

The International Press Institute has appealed to Malawi authorities stop arresting journalists using cyber-crime laws.
1:00

TNM moves to curb mobile money fraud in Malawi

TNM launches Sim swap exemption to reduce fraud, which it believes is threatening the gains of mobile money in Malawi and eroding user trust.
2:10
Mar 14, 2024

Helios Towers to reach cash flow inflection point this year

According to Helios CEO Tom Greenwood, the company expects tenancy ratio expansion to exceed its previous medium-term prediction.
2:00
Mar 4, 2024

Zambia’s 156 constituencies receive Starlink kits from govt

The kits are intended for distribution in the country’s parliamentary constituencies and will help improve citizen access to the My e-Parliament app, as well as other online services.
1:20
Feb 26, 2024

Malawi's budget supports mobile money agents

Minister of finance said this is being done to comply with the current withholding tax rate for banks and insurance brokers, which is 1%.
1:20
Feb 26, 2024

Chinese miner arrested in Zimbabwe for using Starlink

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who uses Starlink services illegally.
1:10
Feb 12, 2024

PayChangu seeks to transform Malawi payments ecosystem

The company has introduced a new solution that allows locals to make domestic and international payments with cards and mobile money.
1:30
Feb 1, 2024

Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
1:50
Jan 24, 2024

Zimbabwe cracks down on Starlink users

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who is using Elon Musk's Starlink.
1:20

Malawi takes action to combat mobile fraud and theft

The solution will protect mobile phone customers from handset theft, prevent mobile money fraud, and identify counterfeit or cloned mobile devices.
1:20
Nov 2, 2023

NxtGen launches Malawi start-up incubation initiative

The incubation programme is designed for start-ups and entrepreneurs whose ideas will be supported and enhanced in order for them to become profitable businesses.