By Rahim Abdul
Telecommunications Network Malawi (TNM) has announced a price adjustment on all its products and services, with the new rates taking effect today January 1,2026.
In a notice to its customers, the mobile network operator said the changes are a result of recent tax measures introduced by the government.
TNM explained that the adjustment follows the revision of Value Added Tax (VAT) to 17.5 percent, which has a direct bearing on the cost of providing telecommunications services.
The company also cited the introduction of a 0.05 percent levy on e-money transfers exceeding K100,000 as another contributing factor.
According to TNM, the combined effect of these fiscal changes has increased operational costs across the business.
As a result, the new charges will affect a wide range of TNM products and services, including voice, data, and mobile money-related offerings.
The company emphasized that the price changes apply across the board and are not limited to specific products or customer categories.
TNM stressed that the adjustments are driven by statutory tax obligations rather than internal pricing decisions.
The mobile operator reiterated its commitment to full compliance with government policies and regulatory requirements.
It acknowledged that the revised prices may have an impact on customers and said efforts have been made to cushion consumers where possible.
Despite the changes, TNM assured its customers that it remains focused on maintaining service quality and network reliability.
The company has since encouraged customers to check the updated tariffs and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and continued engagement with its subscribers.
