Tag: ICT and Telecom

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online protection (COP) strategy with a general call on parents and teachers to closely monitor their children’s use of technology to spot possible signs of online abuse. The trainings, held in in Lilongwe, … Read More “Malawi: Parents Urged to Closely Monitor Their Children’s Use of Technology to Spot Signs of Online Abuse” »

Although access to the internet in Malawi is the cheapest in Africa, many still can’t afford data plans. That’s why the government is now rolling out a program to provide free internet in all public facilities. In Blantyre City, southern Malawi, the lack of unviersal internet access created long-standing issues that could be felt everywhere, … Read More “Malawi – Free Internet in Public Facilities” »

Thyolo, Malawi — Malawi launched its first-ever Centre for Artificial Intelligence and STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics — Friday at the Malawi University of Science and Technology. Established with support from various U.S.-based universities, the center aims to provide solutions to the country’s innovation and technology needs. The project’s leader, Zipangani Vokhiwa, … Read More “Malawi: U.S. Universities Help Malawi Establish First Artificial Intelligence Center” »

Government has changed the Connect a Constituency Project to Connect a School Project and targets to connect internet to 7962 public schools, Information and Digitalization Minister, Moses Kunkuyu, announced in Parliament. The targeted schools and their surrounding communities, said Kunkuyu, present the existing demand for internet and digital services, which is a potential effective mechanism … Read More “Malawi Government to Connect Internet to Over 7900 Public Schools” »

Malawi Computer Response Team (mwCERT) of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) announces of recent cyber-attacks that have targeted several countries in the COMESA region, resulting in severe disruptions to critical information infrastructure, across various sectors. In a statement, MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman says “these online attacks have the potential to affect anyone due … Read More “Malawi: Macra Warns Public to Be On High Alert Against Heightened Cyber Attacks in Comesa Region” »