Country Guide
What is on the books and what is moving in Malawi across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.
Data Governance
Malawi’s communications regulator and the Blantyre City Assembly have discussed a proposed smart-city surveillance initiative built around cameras capable of identifying objects, interpreting incident…
Update · 15 Sept 2026
Malawi has moved the review of its draft National Intellectual Property Policy to a high-level validation stage. The process is intended to ensure that the country’s intellectual property framework su…
Update · 12 Sept 2026
Malawi is set to launch the Nzika Digital ID Wallet on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, as part of efforts to modernise identity management and improve access to digital services. The launch ceremony wil…
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