A University of Malawi student has created an innovative WhatsApp chatbot to help children report online abuse, providing a safe and confidential platform for young users to seek help. Nathan Majawa, a Master of Arts in Media, Communication and Development…
In a quest to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the country, Fountain of Victory Church International has launched an innovative marketing app called “Victory Market Online”. The innovative platform is designed to connect business owners, allowing them to buy…
Two Malawian inventors, Alex Chipeta and Innocent Pakhalekhale have each been awarded K40 million after winning the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST)-MUBAS Innovation Challenge for their outstanding work in renewable energy technologies. The competition, organised was aimed at…
Ministry of Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese multinational, Hunan Sunwalk Technology Group which will trigger for a US$7 billion investment into the mining industry. In a statement, the Ministry said they signed the MoU on…
Malawian tech enterpreneur Comfort Kaitane has developed Pampanje, a locally developed social media platform designed to address the challenges Malawian businesses and artists face in the digital space. Kaitane, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and…
The government of Malawi has underscored the need for countries across Africa to invest in Information and communication Technology (ICT) services in a bid to boost e-learning. Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu made the remarks during the second…
Hudson Jr. Mwangalika, a trailblazing young entrepreneur from Malawi, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by selling two of his pioneering technology concepts to an American tech firm. Mwangalika, CEO of HB Space TL and CTO of AceuticLight, has proven himself…
Local innovator cum-entreprenuer, Aaron Moyo has launched a portable device called “Oxygen Analyser System”. Moyo is designing and developing the system locally through his company called Grassroots Health Tech. Oxygen Analyser System is an important device designed for use with…
In a bid to address challenges rocking the country’s agricultural sector, a young innovator cum-entrepreneur, Prisca Chifisi has developed an automated drip irrigation kit powered by solar energy. Chifisi’s automated drip irrigation is also made up of smart moisture sensors…
Precious Chilupsya, a 2024 graduate of DMI St. John the Baptist University has successfully developed a virtuous incubator system aimed at transforming poultry farming. This innovative system seamlessly integrates Internet of Things (IOT) technology to improve the efficiency and success…