TNM Plc has injected K20 million into this year’s National ICT Innovations Awards, a move expected to boost Malawi’s drive toward homegrown digital solutions.
The awards, organised by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), are set for April 21, 2026, and aim to recognise and support outstanding innovation in the country’s ICT sector.
Speaking during the cheque presentation on Monday,TNM Chief Commercial Officer Amon Jere said the company’s support reflects its commitment to fostering innovation and investing in Malawi’s digital future.
Jere emphasised the importance of nurturing local talent, particularly among young people, to accelerate the development of homegrown technologies.
He noted that empowering Malawian innovators is key to building sustainable digital solutions that address local challenges while strengthening the country’s technology ecosystem.
On his part,MACRA Director of Finance Mphatso Phiri commended TNM for the timely support, saying the contribution will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the awards.
Phiri added that initiatives like the ICT Innovations Awards provide a vital platform for innovators to showcase their ideas, which can ultimately contribute to Malawi’s economic growth and digital transformation.
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on Saturday evening received a heroes welcome when he arrived in the City of Blantyre from Mangochi where he stopped for a week.
Hundreds of people lined up in the streets all the way from Mangochi to Blantyre to see the presidential motorcade passing with President Professor Mutharika waving his hands in response to them.
Speaking to the people in Blantyre, President Professor Mutharika said he is very happy that his campaign promise he made to the people that no one will die of hunger in Malawi has been fulfilled.
Professor Mutharika said people are now eating maize which is now affordable and at an affordable price unlike the past when some people in the country were eating wild bushes (chitedze) as food for their survivals.
He assured the youth that he will fulfill his promise he made to them of soft loans for starting small businesess thereby making them to be productive citizens of the society they are living in it.
” The loans will be for all the youth in Malawi, it will not only be disbursed to party youth, church members or one region only, I want all Malawian youth to benefit from these soft loans,’ said Professor Mutharika.
Mutharika
The five years of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and the MCP saw many youth in the country including MCP dominated districts not benefited from the loans , the loans were disbursed to only a few youth who had connections with the top brass people in the MCP case in point MEDEF loans.
A list which was made available in Parliament for NEEF loans, revealed that senior members of the MCP, cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, and senior government officials shared the money to themselves in millions of Kwachas defeating the mandate of NEEF to boost up small businesess for the youth.
The NEEF loans found its way to the presidential palace where even sons and daughters of President Chakwera, relatives, friends and friends of friends pocketed huge sums of money per individual person in the ranges between K35 million to K400 million.
” The late Joyce Chitsulo and Madalitso Kazombo were also part of the beneficiaries, NEEF money was free for all basing on party loyalists,” the list revealed.
On the list of NEEF beneficiaries, some DPP members are being reported to have found their way in making the MCP to be proudly saying NEEF loans were disbursed to all Malawians.
It has been established that MCP members and supporters who have benefited from NEEF loans are being seen advocating for Chakwera to bounce back into government in the 2030 Election.
Recently, a veteran journalist who once worked with the Daily Times newspaper as a senior Reporter speaking on a strict condition of anonymity, said President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika promises what he can and not promise what he cannot do.
The journalist said he has found Professor Mutharika of today different from the one Malawians had from 2014 to 2019 saying Mutharika of today is a listening one as compared to yesterday.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Malawi Chapter) has expressed shock over the death of Blantyre Synod Radio Station Manager, Peter Mitunda.
MISA Malawi Chairperson, Golden Matonga, described Mitunda as a highly skilled journalist, saying his death is a significant loss to the media fraternity in the country.
The Late Peter Mitunda
Mitunda died yesterday, April 11, 2026, in Blantyre, after a long illness.
He worked for the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation as a producer and Presenter.
Mitunda will be laid to rest tomorrow, April 13, at Traditional Authority Nkalo in Chiradzulu.
Malawi Malawi Prison Service has disclosed that 8 inmates have been selected to pursue studies at various public universities across the country.
Among the institutions are Mzuzu University and Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences.
Steve Charles Meke
The Prison’s spokesperson, Steve Charles Meke says three inmates are from Zomba Prison, one from Chichiri Prison, one from Maula Prison, one from Mzimba Prison, while two are from Mzuzu Prison.
Meke has since commended Malawi Government and Non-Governmental Organizations for rendering unwavering support toward inmates education in the country.
A name that awakens hopes and ambitions – Prince Kapondamgaga, affectionately known as the “Silent Assassin” or “the Sniper.” His reputation as a behind-the-scenes architect of political success is well-earned. With a steadfast commitment to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), he has always been ready to lend a hand in times of need, embodying the spirit of service without seeking accolades.
Kapondamgaga was instilled with a sense of duty from a young age. His early career as an advocate for farmers laid the foundation for his understanding of Malawi’s economy. Armed with degrees in agriculture, he has worked at the Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM), where he built strong relationships with local farmers and understood their struggles intimately. For Kapondamgaga, agriculture is not just a policy topic but rather the backbone of Malawi’s prosperity.
Kapondamgaga
As he worked through various sectors—government, civil society, and the private sector—Kapondamgaga honed his skills in bridging gaps. His tenure as State House Chief of Staff showcased his ability to coordinate complex operations under pressure, mediating between ministers, MPs, and party leaders, ensuring the party’s objectives never faltered even in turbulent waters.
His experience gives him an insider’s perspective on governance, equipping him with the knowledge to identify failures and implementing solutions.
To make a long story short, Kapondamgaga is one name that MCP should seriously consider as its leader.
WHY SHOULD MCP GIVE KAPONDAMGAGA THE LEADERSHIP MANTLE?
The party needs a person of Kapondamgaga’s calibre to instil discipline and unity. MCP is currently in disarry, where infighting is the order of the day and with the 2030 general elections on the horizon, the party needs the “Sniper,” a very strict disciplinarian to bring together conservatives and reformers, farmers and business leaders, youth and women, grassroots organizers and national executives under one disciplined banner. Remember united we stand, devided we fall.
Secondly, Kapondamgaga is a man who believes that true leadership begins with listening. He prioritizes consultation before action, a quality that distinguishes him from many leaders in Malawian politics today.
His approach to leadership is marked by a rare balance: he listens patiently before deciding, yet when the moment requires decisiveness, he acts swiftly and purposefully. This unique blend of attributes is pivotal for transforming the MCP from a formidable opposition party into a viable candidate for governance come 2030.
Kapondamgaga’s journey has earned him the trust of the business community, notably during his presidency at the Chamber of Commerce. Here, he demonstrated his capability to foster economic growth and job creation, ensuring that government procurement acts as a catalyst to uplift local enterprises rather than leaving them behind.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
He holds a BSc in Agriculture and MSc in Crop Science (both from the University of Malawi).
CAREER HISTORY – He holds more than 20 years in agribusiness and development programme / grant management, financial management, strategic M&E. – He has held senior positions in organisations such as World Vision and Concern Capital befire joining Farmers Organisation Space. – CEO of Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) – the umbrella body for farmers in Malawi. – He has also served as State House Chief of Staff
CONCUSSION
As the political landscape evolves, the Malawi Congress Party stands at a critical juncture. With rich experience, unwavering dedication, and a heart for service, Prince Kapondamgaga emerges as the leader capable of re-invigorating the party and leading it into a promising future. His commitment to placing farmers at the core of economic policy and cultivating relationships across diverse sectors positions him as a transformative figure in Malawian politics.
With eyes set firmly on the goal of bringing the MCP back into power, the countdown to the 2030 elections begins, led by a man who knows how to build, unite, and lead—the Silent Assassin, Prince Kapondamgaga.
