BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi President Jane Ansah has urged Malawi’s ICT professionals to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, emphasizing their critical role in shaping the nation’s digital future.
Dr. Ansah made the remarks during a dinner in Mangochi organized by the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) to mark the official opening of the 2025 ICTAM Annual General Meeting and Innovation Awards.
She highlighted that the ICT sector serves as a cornerstone for Malawi’s digital economy, stressing that ethical conduct and professionalism are vital to sustaining growth and innovation in the sector.
At the event, ICTAM conferred on Dr. Ansah the title of Champion for Digital Inclusion and Artificial Intelligence (Women and Youth), recognizing her advocacy for equitable access to digital tools and technology.
The 2025 ICTAM AGM, which officially begins on 19 November, is being held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: Advancing Malawi’s Digital Future.”
The gathering brings together ICT industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities in technology, digital inclusion, and artificial intelligence across various sectors.
Dr. Ansah encouraged participants to use the platform to share knowledge, collaborate, and develop solutions that advance Malawi’s digital transformation.
The Innovation Awards ceremony, part of the AGM, will recognize outstanding innovators and tech solutions that are contributing to the growth of Malawi’s digital ecosystem.
The Vice President concluded by reaffirming her commitment to promoting digital inclusion, particularly among women and youth, and urged all ICT professionals to act with integrity as they drive the country’s digital agenda forward.