31/03/2026
Few days ago, we witnessed five public universities come together in a powerful display of innovation, collaboration, and resilience at the ICTAM National Student Hackathon 2026 held at the TFM Centre of Excellence in Blantyre.
This was not just a competition, it was a demonstration of what is possible when talent is given the right platform.
From ideation to ex*****on, the level of creativity and problem-solving showcased by the students was exceptional. These young innovators are not only ready to participate in the digital economy, they are ready to shape it.
Congratulations to Malawi University Of Science and Technology for emerging as the winners of this year’s hackathon. Your achievement reflects excellence, teamwork and the ability to translate ideas into impactful solutions.
We were honoured to have Mr. William Mpinganjira, CEO of FDH Financial Holdings, as our Guest of Honour and Chief Judge. His presence reinforced the importance of strong leadership, industry alignment and the role of innovation in driving economic transformation.
As ICT Association of Malawi - ICTAM, this initiative reflects a deliberate strategy, to bridge the gap between academia and industry, to nurture innovation and to build a pipeline of skilled, forward-thinking ICT professionals.
The future we speak about is already here. Our responsibility is to scale it, support it and ensure it delivers real impact.
My sincere appreciation to all participating universities, mentors, judges, and our partners, Nico Technologies and UNDP , for making this a success.
Malawi’s innovation ecosystem is rising and this is only the beginning.