Startups

‘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…

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…

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…

A mobile app extends much-needed credit to smallholder farmers

In 2021, Mlimi Pay, a fintech startup developed Mlimi Digital Wallet, a mobile solution designed exclusively to meet the financial needs of smallholder farmers in Malawi. The word Mlimi means “farmer” in the Chichewa language. Despite a successful maize harvest last season, Patrick Thimisoni, a smallholder farmer on the outskirts of Lilongwe, is struggling to buy seeds and fertiliser for the new…

Flutterwave secures IMTO license from Reserve Bank of Malawi

In a significant development, Flutterwave, the leading payments technology company in Africa, disclosed today that it has officially been granted the authority to facilitate international remittances in Malawi. The coveted International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) license, sanctioned on Thursday, October 19, empowers Flutterwave to process remittances from Malawians and other Africans sending funds back to their home countries. Citing projections from the…