Malawi recovers 'hijacked' passport system following cyber-attack
The system was hacked by unknown ‘mercenaries' who wanted a ransom, constituting a ‘major violation in Malawi's national security,' according to the president.
Charles Pensulo
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Experts offer Malawi govt help to fight hackers
President Lazarus Chakwera announced last week that hackers had taken control of the country's passport printing machinery, demanding an undisclosed payment.
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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%.
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COMESA investigates ATC, Airtel Africa
The Commission said it received a complaint alleging anti-competitive agreements between American Tower Corporation and Airtel Africa.
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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.
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Malawi Science University establishes AI centre
The centre aims to provide solutions to the country’s contemporary challenges which requires IT and tech solutions.
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Malawian start-up promises to use AI to ease editorial duties
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.
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Malawi introduces first fleet of electric vehicles
Sky Energy, an early adopter of renewable energy solutions in Malawi, is introducing electric vehicles today.
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Malawi, Zambia partner to make internet more affordable
Malawi's communications regulator declared that the Diplomatic Data Corridor represents a big step forward for both countries.
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MultiChoice withdrawal frightens Malawi government
Malawi says MultiChoice's withdrawal will have a crushing impact on the economy, including taxes paid to the government.
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Malawi's Alonda connects the community to vital service providers
In a country where acceptance is slow, the Alonda platform has been hailed as transformational.
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Musk’s Starlink launches in Malawi
Starlink says users can expect ‘typical high speed internet with brief periods of intermittent service and high latency'.