Day: January 21, 2025

Malawi’s Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has committed a significant investment of $21,000 (K37m) to Mzuzu University to implement Milab, an interactive virtual scientific laboratory designed for high school students. This initiative aims to bridge the country’s digital divide by providing students in remote areas with access to valuable technological resources. The funding supports the expansion of Milab, making it available to schools that traditionally lack access to physical laboratories and scientific tools.

Data centres are increasingly becoming pivotal in driving digital transformation across West Africa, providing essential support for cloud services. Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare, Red Hat’s regional sales lead for West Africa and Mauritius, emphasized that data centres also play a critical role in addressing data sovereignty concerns, helping governments and regulators maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Ogundare highlighted how data centres are not only enabling technological advancements but also contributing to economic growth and job creation in the region.

Telkom is proud to renew its partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and the Wired4Women technology forum by endorsing the Wired4Women Awards for a second year in 2025. Following last year’s successful collaboration, Telkom will continue its role as the lead sponsor for the prestigious event, which highlights the remarkable contributions of women in South Africa’s tech sector. The awards cover a broad spectrum of roles, from CIOs and tech company leaders to entrepreneurs, innovators, rising stars, and emerging students.

Airtel Malawi Plc has announced a strategic plan to enhance its network infrastructure by acquiring additional capacity for its international data links and securing more local fiber providers. This initiative comes in response to recent network challenges that have impacted voice and data services, with a focus on improving service reliability for customers across Malawi.