Minister Says Digital Divide Costing Growth Potential

Minister says digital divide costing growth potential

Minister of Information and Communications Technology Shadric Namalomba has called for increased access to the internet while addressing the cost of smartphones, digital literacy and access to foreign currency to maximise digital economy gains. The minister, who spoke at the Digital Africa Summit in Lilongwe where findings on Malawi’s digital economy were unveiled and government, said digitalisation currently contributes about 6.5 percent to Mal…

Malawi pushes for universal digital access despite high network coverage - Business News Malawi

Malawi’s communications regulator has said it remains committed to achieving universal access to digital services, despite persistently low uptake of digital communications across the country. Dr Mayamiko Nkoloma, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra), made the comments at the Digital Africa Summit, being held this week at the Bingu wa Mutharika International […] The post Malawi pushes for universal digital a…

Malawi Faces Major Mobile Internet Usage Gap

Malawi has made significant progress in extending mobile connectivity, but most of its population remains offline despite living within areas... Source

80pc of Malawians remain offline despite network coverage, GSMA finds

Expanding mobile internet access could unlock new opportunities for millions of Malawians in education, financial services and digital public services, a new GSMA report has found. The report, titled Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Malawi: Opportunities, Policy Recommendations and the Role of Mobile, was released on August 20 in Lilongwe as part of … The post 80pc of Malawians remain offline despite network coverage, GSMA finds …

Malawi's Internet Paradox: 80% of Malawians Remain Offline Despite Coverage

Nearly all Malawians live within reach of fast mobile networks. Most still aren't using them — and it's costing the economy billions The post Malawi’s Internet Paradox: 80% of Malawians Remain Offline Despite Coverage  appeared first on Tech Labari.