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‘Mwayi’ App: The Gateway to Opportunities in Malawi

Navigating the pathways to education, employment, and business opportunities information can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But with the launch of the Mwayi App, Malawians now have a single gateway that streamlines this process, making it effortless to discover their next big opportunity. A Phenomenal Launch The Mwayi App went live Google Play store on 8th April…

Call for Applications – USF

The Universal Service Fund (USF), a unit under the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2023/2024 USF Grants for Local Digital Content Development. The project aims to increase local digital content mainly to boost access and viewership of locally developed content. The USF, thus, is promoting the development of high-quality, competitive locally produced content, and…

Zaulimi App: The digital agricultural extension services provider

With the ‘planting – rains’ having graced most parts of Malawi this week, we engaged Zaulimi to unravel the impactful work they are undertaking to support farmers. Introduction Agricultural Commodity Exchange for Africa (ACE) and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) jointly developed Zaulimi App, an inclusive mobile application that assists farmers and extension officers with essential production and marketing information for selected crops, livestock, and…

Building Foundations: How Malawi is preparing to harness AI

The global artificial-intelligence (AI) story is just beginning, and governments worldwide must act swiftly to build the policy, talent and infrastructure needed to ensure the technology’s transformative power is accessible to all. Malawi is already moving proactively, taking bold steps to ensure it can harness AI for its economic and social development. Malawi’s AI Vision Most sub-Saharan African countries fall below the…

Standard Bank backs CtechPay

With this innovative solution, clients can now make payments locally in Malawi or internationally, leveraging various foreign currencies. In the rapidly evolving technology landscape, achieving success often hinges on collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships. A recent video posted on Facebook has brought to light the pivotal role played by Standard Bank Malawi in empowering local solutions. Daniel Chiwinga, the CEO of Ctech…