Hudson Mwangalika, a renowned local innovator from Zomba district, has pioneered a ground breaking technology that extends Bluetooth signal range using lasers, poised to transform Malawi’s communication landscape.
Mwangalika’s system enables text messaging between users 1km apart via Bluetooth, leveraging optic communications similar to fiber cable technology, but without the need for cables.
This innovation has the potential to provide nationwide coverage with sufficient resources.
“Our technology addresses critical issues plaguing Malawi’s communication sector, including privacy breaches, hacking, and network instability, the system boasts advanced security features, including AES-256 decryption/encryption, ensuring confidential messaging and protected information transfer,” explained Mwangalika.
According to Mwangalika his innovation comes at a crucial time, as Malawi’s government faces recurring privacy breaches and cybersecurity threats. Airtel’s recent fiber cable issues have also highlighted the need for reliable communication infrastructure.
“Our technology offers a future-proof solution, providing enhanced government and citizen privacy, reliable communication, and improved network stability,” Mwangalika emphasized.
Wongani Langa, a Research Fellow at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), praised Mwangalika’s innovation, saying, “Hudson’s laser-powered Bluetooth technology has the potential to revolutionize Malawi’s communication landscape. Its ability to provide secure, long-range communication without cables is a game-changer for our country’s development.”
Mwangalika’s technology has numerous benefits, including long-range communication, optic communications without fiber optic cables, nationwide coverage potential, secure messaging, protection against hacking and cybersecurity threats, and reliable communication infrastructure.
