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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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 adopts tech to manage elections
The electoral commission introduced 720 hand-held Electoral Management Devices, which will be utilised for voter registration, photo verification and results administration.
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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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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.
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Malawi to host AI awareness day
The goal of AI Awareness Day is to increase students' and staff's comprehension and knowledge of AI for them to understand the value of AI in education.
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Malawi comms regulator helps youth develop digital skills
The initiative seeks to bridge the digital gap and promote economic growth by providing prospective young entrepreneurs with critical digital skills.
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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.
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Malawian scribes face weight of cyber crime laws
The International Press Institute has appealed to Malawi authorities stop arresting journalists using cyber-crime laws.
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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.
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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.
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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%.