Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Cecilia Chazama on Tuesday handed over four computers valued at K5 million to Lunzu Secondary School in Blantyre. Speaking during the handover ceremony courtesy of Castel Malawi, Chazama who is seeking re-election for position of Member of Parliament for Blantyre Rural North on a DPP ticket, said […]
A local software developer, Thumbiko Shumba has developed anew software application called BarEL, an enterprise resource planning tool meantto meet growing digital business needs. Shumba who owns TK Computer and Consultancy said in an interview on Thursday that that the new software is capable of providing effective accounting solutions to existing problems in both private and […]
Microsoft is not a new company and it is popular among people of all ages. The company is mainly known for its Windows Operating System and some other products and devices. Microsoft is a market leader when it comes to computer technologies. The company has worked very hard to build such a good reputation. However, […]
Zomba-based young aspiring technicians can now afford a smile as a local non-governmental organization known as Youth at work Organization (YAWO) is training them various computer technology skills for free. Martin Luther King Jr once said life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others , – for zomba based entrepreneur […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Henry Mussa has hailed integrated mobile and ICT service provider TNM plc for contributing to the country’s socioeconomic development through Internet use. Speaking after touring the company’s operations at its headquarters in Blantyre, the Minister said TNM plc is contributing significantly to the country’s development as evidenced by […]
Vice-President Saulos Chilima, who is also UTM party president, is in Abuja, Nigeria attending a high level meeting on mitigating disruptive applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in electoral processes. Chilima, who ditched the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and will contest in next year’s presidential race on UTM ticket after getting the party’s […]
One of the growing ICT firms in the country, Sparc Systems Limited, has celebrated five years of existence with a promise to make Malawi the hub of offering ICT certification trainings in Africa the same way India is to the world. Sparc Systems held a colourful cocktail at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel on last week […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Henry Mussa says government is committed to promoting computer and business studies to achieve effective communication in all sectors of the economy in Malawi. The minister made the remarks on Friday during National College of Information and Technology (NACIT) graduation ceremony at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. […]
The head teacher of St Martin’s Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Mangochi, James Konola has expressed gratitude over the introduction of computer studies after Technify Malawi donated computers at the school. In an interview, Konola said the learners are enjoying basic computer skills and are more interested to learn. “The computers have reduced absenteeism […]
Malawi’s Information & Communication Technology (ICT) is moving in the right direction but there’s need to push for more ICT driven economy and lobby for policies that allow for the general public to access these services. This was said by newly-elected ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) president Bram Fudzulani during their annual Innovation Conference held over the […]
Over 500 students who completed their Form 4 are benefiting free computer skills which are offered by UNICAF University in Lilongwe, as one way of bridging the deficiency of ICT skills existing among other school leavers. UNICAF came in with the idea after noticing that there is a gap as far as ICT is concerned […]
Technology is a key enabler of economic and social development that Malawi needs to create new opportunities for people to innovate and impact their lives. This was said by Jose Vivek, country director for Techno Brain Malawi on Friday at the graduation ceremony of Malawi Digital Empowerment Scholarship Programme (MDESP). “Education is a doorway for economies to […]
The youth in the country have been advised to utilize existing technological opportunities so that they can assist in the development of the country. Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Nicholas Dausi, said for the youth to be relevant on the global stage and to the country, they have to take interest in technological opportunities […]
Facebook has expressed commitment to improving Malawi Government capabilities in information and communication technology (ICT) through investment as well as addressing social media abuse. The commitment was registered in Blantyre during a one day meeting which Facebook, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Ministry of Information and Fiscal Police held on Wednesday to find a common […]
The Irish government has bailed out Malawi local councils with information computer technology (ICT) equipment worth K75 million, a development that will ease workload among the councils. Among others, the councils will not be able to easily salary sheets on the computers donated. At the handover ceremony in the capital Lilongwe, Irish Ambassador to Malawi, […]
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Tuesday opened a two day training of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Africa workshop in Lilongwe. Speaking during the opening of the training, Principal Secretary for Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Erica Maganga, said the training is vital as it will provide an opportunity for member states to exchange […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Nicholas Dausi on Tuesday emphasized the need for the country to invest in ICT structures. The minister made the remarks at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe when he officially opened the 3rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) preparatory meeting for World Radio Communication Conference (WRC). Dausi added […]
Melvin Kalipande has emerged as this year’s overall winner in the Information Communication Technology of Malawi (ICTAM) Innovation Forum awards after his Iris application was selected the best. His application was named the best in the business process category before he was selected the overall winner during the two-day innovation forum at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on […]