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The Blind Classroom AI-powered App for visually impaired students wins inaugural National ICT Innovations Award
April 23, 2026
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* Runner-up is for interactive experiments for secondary school to enable learners conduct all sorts of experiments online * The innovative ICT solutions from 20 nominations demonstrated strong local capacity to tackle real world challenges through technology By Kondwani Magombo, MANA A voice-based Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered App, The Blind Classroom, targeting visually impaired students to be at par the rest, has won the inaugural Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) National ICT Innovations Award. It has been clinched by 24-year-old,…

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Standard Bank decorates Dr. Saulos Chilima Highway with ornamental trees
April 23, 2026
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* The bank is the lead financier for Malawi’s first six-lane highway of Dr. Saulos Chilima Highway through to Mzimba Street * The commitment is part of the Bank’s climate resilience and environmental conservation programme named Mtengo Wanga By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has decorated Dr. Saulos Chilima Highway with ornamental trees as part of its climate resilience and environmental conservation programme named Mtengo Wanga (My Tree). It also marked the recognition that Standard Bank is the lead financier…

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MCP advised to move beyond political posturing to a more structured, solutions-driven national conversation
April 22, 2026
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The press conference by the MCP in Lilongwe today * The effectiveness of opposition parties to hold the government accountable ultimately depends on the clarity, depth, and credibility of the arguments presented—DCG Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira In reaction to Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) press conference on the state of the economy held today April 22, 2026 in Lilongwe, South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist and Executive Director of Economic Research & Strategy, Chifipa Mhango,…

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PressCane escapes K6.6 billion compensation lawsuit based on the wording of Section 19 of the Environmental Management Act
April 22, 2026
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* Basically, Section 19 of the Environmental Management Act protects members and employees of Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) from personal liability for acts done in good faith while carrying out their official duties  * It does not mention private companies; it does not provide blanket immunity for licensees — the protection is limited to regulators acting in good faith  * It appears the wording of Section 19 of the Environmental Management Act might have been misapplied by treating…

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A call for transparency and timely release of Malawi’s key economic data by Reserve Bank of Malawi
April 22, 2026
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* The publication serves as a cornerstone for analysts, advisory firms, policymakers and investors in understanding Malawi’s evolving economic landscape — Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist and Executive Director of Economic Research & Strategy, Chifipa Mhango, has called on the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to continuously and timely release Malawi’s key economic data, — emphasising that such a publication serves as a cornerstone for analysts,…

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Airtel Africa Foundation joins support for Malawi’s digital ecosystem innovation by sponsoring K80 million towards MACRA ICT Innovation Awards
April 22, 2026
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*  We believe innovation is not just about technology, it is about people—Airtel Malawi Managing Director, Aashish Dutt * It is about unlocking human potential, nurturing talent, and creating opportunities that transform lives By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Malawi has joined the support for Malawi’s digital ecosystem innovation by sponsoring K80 million towards Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) National ICT Innovation Awards. Airtel Africa Foundation maintains that the support reaffirms its commitment to advancing and nurturing…

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Government has not implemented High Court’s 180-day deadline order to amend Standards & Guidelines for Post Abortion Care
April 22, 2026
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* To provide termination of pregnancy services to child victims of sexual assault and gender-based violence  * The order to train designated post-abortion healthcare professionals to provide safe and legal abortions to minors also not implemented  * Malawi Human Rights Commission also not implementing what the Court ordered to enforce the Gender Equality Act  By Duncan Mlanjira The 180 days has elapsed that the High Court set in its ruling on October 28, 2025, but the government has not…

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NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 generates net income of K103.8 million
April 20, 2026
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* Representing a 68.8% increase from the K61.7 million raised in 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 — between Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, April 18, at Bingu National Stadium, has generated a net income of K103.8 million. A statement from Football Association of Malawi (FAM) described this revenue as “a resounding success” as it represents a 68.8% increase from K61.7 million raised in 2025. Gross revenue was K211.1 million, which is…

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New ESCOM CEO Eng. Kaipa hits ground running
April 20, 2026
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* Issues moratorium on all outstanding and unimplemented functional review recommendations * No further role changes, redeployments, or grading adjustments are to be effected * Identify employees whose redeployment or demotion has resulted in loss of critical skills or operational inefficiencies * Reinstate such employees to their previous substantive roles and grades, where justified By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-appointed Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eng. William Kaipa has hit the ground running by issuing directives…

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Standard Bank launches Kwacha Point agency banking service
April 20, 2026
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* Designed to deliver ubiquitous banking solutions to every corner of Malawi and drive financial inclusion by expanding access to Malawians of all walks of life * And in particular the under-served and rural communities through trusted local agents By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Stock Exchange-listed Standard Bank Plc has launched the Kwacha Point, the bank’s mass market agency banking solution, designed to deliver ubiquitous banking solutions to every corner of Malawi and drive financial inclusion by expanding access to…

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