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Feb102023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Extend Postal Services To Remote Areas – Kunkuyu

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Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has asked postal service operators to consider reaching out to underserved communities living in the country’s remotest areas that are disconnected from the information superhighway. He said this in Ntcheu on Friday during this year’s commemoration of World Post Day. “Government believes that a connected citizen is an empowered individual. We all must work together towards reducing the communication gap that exists, especially among those in rural areas,” Nkunkuyu said. He observed that postal and courier service providers remain an integral part of communications services in Malawi. During activities to mark the day, the minister handed over a data center to Ntcheu District Council which was renovated by Malawi Co...

Kunkuyu Trigger His First Humble Gun On US Embassy Statement Over Chizuma

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The newly-minted Minister of Information and Digitization, Moses Kunkuyu, has responded to a statement released by the United States (US) Embassy in Lilongwe on the fight against corruption in Malawi. In a publicized statement intended to notify the public, Kunkuyu says Malawi Government rather engage the United States Government through diplomatic channels following US Embassy’s Facebook-posted statement pronouncing displeasure over the developments happening with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma. Secretary to the Office of President and Cabinet communicated an interdiction to the ACB DG to pave way for smooth court cases that she is answering. In a letter to Chizuma, SPC Colleen Zamba said her office had received communication that Chizuma is ans...

Govt To Provide Adequate Investiment In Digitilisation

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Government has vowed to provide adequate investiment in digitilisation to ensure reliable internet connectivity at affordable rates across the country. Minister of Information and Digitilisation,Gospel Kazako has made the assurance this afternoon in Lilongwe at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum(DRIF) Kazako says Government is also emphasised the need for effective awareness on the use digital technology inline with the country's constitution. But University of Malawi lecturer in media and cultural studies, Jimmy Kainja has however challenged government to enact data protection law in order to protect the freedom of expression. The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum is a platform where conversations on digital policy in Africa,policy directions and it hosts diverse skills ...