Digital advocate Simwaka named Malawi's NBS Bank CEO

The problem means that all services provided by the system, including licence processing, have been stopped.

The initiative comes as the country prepares to go to the polls in September and concerns about fake news increase.

This comes as Flutterwave continues to receive licences across the continent as it extends its presence in Africa.

The electoral commission introduced 720 hand-held Electoral Management Devices, which will be utilised for voter registration, photo verification and results administration.

The system was hacked by unknown ‘mercenaries' who wanted a ransom, constituting a ‘major violation in Malawi's national security,' according to the president.

President Lazarus Chakwera announced last week that hackers had taken control of the country's passport printing machinery, demanding an undisclosed payment.

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

The Commission said it received a complaint alleging anti-competitive agreements between American Tower Corporation and Airtel Africa.

The company has introduced a new solution that allows locals to make domestic and international payments with cards and mobile money.

The centre aims to provide solutions to the country’s contemporary challenges which requires IT and tech solutions.

AiDitor App, which is slated to be released in November, aims to improve news text by reviewing and enhancing grammar, clarity, style, legality, and ethics.

Sky Energy, an early adopter of renewable energy solutions in Malawi, is introducing electric vehicles today.