Month: June 2020 Posts

Mobile App to support Banki Mkhonde

Jun 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Two former Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) students, Tadala Mtimuni and Ananius Cyrus Zulu, have developed a mobile app which is likely to expand financial inclusion by digitizing operations of Village Banks, locally… ...

The Internet in Malawi: past, present, and beyond

May 22, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

The number of individuals using the internet in Malawi has more than doubled since 2015. Despite this, the country still has the lowest rate of internet access in the region, meaning many Malawians are left… ...

How Has Technology Changed the Online Casino Industry?

May 06, 2020 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

Several industries have transformed their operations, making them more efficient thanks to technology. Technological advancements have revolutionized the online casino industry. Platforms like the Betway online casino are the new normal in the casino business. Using digital… ...

A brief look into the role of GS1

Mar 19, 2020 Mike J. Kangwele 0 &

You may have heard the name GS1 used frequently when looking into purchasing your barcodes for your products or business use, the reason for that being is they are the worldwide distributor of barcodes and… ...

MACRA calls for participation in making internet safe for youth

Feb 12, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has called upon stakeholders in Malawi to participate in making internet safe and secure for young adults and children. MACRA said this on Tuesday which was Safer Internet… ...

Justin Trudeau credits Canada’s economic success to growing interest in technologies

Feb 10, 2020 Alex Chikanga 0 &

Prime Minister of Canada truly believes in the power of technologies. The tech growth in Canada was credited to the high percentage of immigrants who come from other developed countries. Justin Trudeau believes that talented… ...

Children in Mtandire inspired to create digital solutions

Feb 10, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

At least 33 children from Mtandire, a peri-urban area in Lilongwe city, have created prototypes of digital technologies that can solve problems facing their community and the country. The children used a tiny computer chip… ...

Sparc donates to Zambian organisation

Dec 19, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Zambia-based Living Open Foundation has hailed ICT Solutions provider in Africa Sparc Systems for giving the foundation MK750,000 which has helped the organization conduct administration software course. The grouping’s founder, Santos Venter Chibenga, said the… ...

How To Uninstall Windows Software: A Step-By-Step Guide

Sep 11, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

If you thought that installing software is a pain in the neck, the real problems begin as soon as you need to uninstall the program. It’s one thing if we are talking about an official… ...

Polytechnic student develops Artificial Intelligence System

Aug 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A fourth year Polytechnic Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Sam Masikini has developed a voice commanding system. The invention, which he calls Thandi, conduct and intruder detection alert, evidence capturing, facial recognition, voice control,… ...

Malawi’s laws go on App

Oct 29, 2016 Luke Bisani 20 &

As Malawi is trying to make strides in technological revolution, a Chancellor College (Chanco) student has set to launch his App that gives the public a platform to access laws of the country. The student,… ...

Muslims in Malawi urged to embrace information technology

Aug 08, 2016 Bright Malenga 68 &

Muslims in the country have been urged to master information technology so that they can contribute positively to socio-economic growth of Islam and Malawi at large. Speaking during the official opening of a two-day workshop… ...

ChangemakerXchange set to curb corruption

Jul 31, 2016 Luke Bisani 3 &

With corruption being a song that has now been part of the day, three international organizations have organised a workshop to equip interested youth from Malawi and other countries with skills they can use to… ...

Experts applaud Malawi young techs

Jul 31, 2016 Luke Bisani 11 &

Local information technology (IT) experts have applauded young innovators for coming up with ideas that can help develop the country. During the 2016 Tentative TechFest in Blantyre on Saturday, local IT experts could not hold… ...

Namibian student makes it possible to call anywhere without using airtime

Jul 31, 2016 Richard Jimu 379 &

A Namibian secondary school student has invented a phone that allows people to call anywhere in the world without using airtime. Simon Petrus, who studies at Abraham Iyambo Senior Secondary School in the country’s Ohagwena… ...