Malawi goes on charm offensive to reduce data prices, improve connectivity
Country launches Diplomatic Data Corridors project.
Michael Malakata
grade SITE SPONSOR ![]()
1:40
Malawi’s Central Bank confirms increased consumer confidence in Fintech
Reserve Bank of Malawi releases National Payment Systems report for the period ended December 2022.
2:10
Mama Money banks on TNM to expand service in Malawi
South Africa-based Fintech to leverage TNM Mpamba offering to expand remittance services.
1:30
Malawians will have to fork out 10% more for internet
Airtel Malawi and Telekom Networks Malawi have increased the price of data bundles by 10%.
1:30
Malawi’s tech industry urges gov’t to rethink taxes
ICT Association of Malawi and the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry have called for tax review.
1:30
Malawi's Central Bank debuts new instant money transfer tech
Reserve Bank of Malawi urges local financial services market to help drive financial inclusion through digital channels.
2:10
Malawi’s TNM predicts huge loss in after-tax profit
Company secretary cautions that the projections are based on a trading update and attributed to the impact of weakened local currency.
2:00
Malawi: Consumer rights boss blasts telcos over high data costs
‘Shocking that most of the companies in the country were pushing consumers to the edge by raising tariffs instead of improving internal inefficiencies’ - CAMA Executive Director.
1:50
Malawi's Malcel to launch services in October 2023
Company plans to establish 1,300 sites to service rural and urban areas.
1:30
Malawi looks to satellite connectivity to drive down data prices
SpaceX’s StarLink secures Malawi’s first satellite internet service provider licences, to cover network facilities, network services and application services.
1:50
COMESA urges governments to subsidise telecoms infrastructure
Regional bloc expresses concern over high cost of mobile phone services, including data, and emphasises infrastructure sharing as a solution.
1:40
Malawi: Airtel will invest despite volatile Kwacha
Company says costs have increased by 199% as a result of 25% devaluation of local currency.
1:40
Access, literacy and gender disparity slow Malawi’s Fintech fitness
CEO of the Bankers Association of Malawi lauds buy-in from banks, roll out of technology, but cautions the need for financial literacy and more access to services.