Benson Kunchezera

Airtel Malawi appoints new managing director

Aashish Dutt succeeds Abdul Khayyum Shaik, who has served as the acting managing director since November 2024.
Benson Kunchezera
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Malawi pledges to establish virtual science labs

According to the Ministry, about 70 secondary schools will have access to the lab, and developers intend to expand user access.
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New digital platform to bolster agriculture in Malawi

CodeTech Innovators introduced M'langizi M'manja, a digital platform to enable real-time AI-based connection between farmers and agriculture advisors.
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Oct 25, 2024

Malawi launches app to identify plant diseases

The App allows farmers in Malawi to rapidly identify diseases in plants with only a smartphone camera, redefining access to agricultural expertise.
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Malawi urged to strengthen e-waste management

Environmental expert emphasizes the need for sustainable systems, regulations, and consumer education.
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Mzuzu E-hub expands digital skills training

With support from the Malawi government and the World Bank, the initiative is seeking to expand its training in various digital and enterprise development fields.
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Malawi drills youth on drones

The learners completed advanced drone training at the Junior Academy of the Drones and Data Academy.
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Malawi to locally produce low-cost smartphones

The move is meant to help the 40% of the population who do not have access to the internet.
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10 African countries receive broadband boost

The program supports efforts to promote digital connectivity in African countries where internet access is still limited in most places.
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Jun 13, 2024

Malawi's comms regulator warns against sharing graphic plane crash images

Following the plane crash that killed Malawi's VP, MACRA warns that sharing insensitive online content is illegal and may lead to arrest.
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Malawi varsity launches e-campus learning

Malawi’s university of agriculture has partnered with Astria Learning to offer online courses to its students.
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Malawi comms regulator to build over 100 ICT Labs

The Connect-A-School project aims to construct 193 Smart Labs in educational institutions around the country.
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May 23, 2024

Airtel Malawi enhances security features to combat fraud

The telco said new features address the escalating fraud incidences, offering a more secure manner in which potential victims are not targeted.