Malawi tightens grip on online children protection

The ICT minister promised government's assistance in enabling forex access to improve Airtel Malawi's service delivery.

The programme will help 25 undergraduate students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at Malawi University of Science and Technology

Over 75 ICT laboratories have been established across the country since the inception of the Connect a School Project in 2025.

Under the new system, all mobile phone users will be forced to register their SIM cards, guaranteeing that all active cards are associated with verified individuals or companies.

Malawi will erect 98 towers across the country, which the telecoms regulator said will greatly improve the quality of service.

The telco is looking for ways to improve operations and expand service to rural areas.

Fast Networks Malawi used an LEO satellite-backed mesh networks to bring affordable internet to 67 schools and community hotspots, boosting education, healthcare, and local business.

The mobile operator has launched VoLTE and 5G services in Lilongwe.

The country will phase out the paper-based payment tool by year end as banks modernise and expand digital payment systems.

The UN-back initiative provides 15-days’ training to prepare a cohort of visually impaired Malawians to become digital skills trainers, passing on what they learn to their peers.

Malawi’s Airtel has embarked on the construction of 19 new network sites within the next two months.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has increased its awareness campaign for the Data Protection Act.