MultiChoice Malawi has appointed Mvuzo Dzingwa as its new chief executive officer. Speaking during his official unveiling at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre, Dzingwa stated that the pay-television provider will focus on service affordability and rural expansion under his leadership, according to Nyasa Times. He noted that the company intends to roll out new initiatives to improve market penetration and accessibility in areas that are currently underrepresented in its subscriber base.
Update: In an effort to enforce financial discipline, the Malawian government has imposed an immediate ban on all state-funded workshops and conferences hosted outside official duty stations. Channel Africa reports that ministries, departments, and state agencies are now required to hold official meetings within government facilities rather than leasing private venues. The directive forms part of ongoing fiscal consolidation measures designed to cut non-essential public spending and redirect resources toward core services.
Meanwhile, efforts to link local research with commercial enterprises took place in Blantyre as the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences hosted the 2026 Research and Innovation Dissemination Conference from September 17 to 18. According to the United Nations Development Programme, the event gathered researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore how local knowledge can directly support national industrialisation and job creation, with UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Dr. Chika Charles Aniekwe delivering the keynote address.
In a separate commercial development, National Product Magazine announced plans to host the NPM Business Show 2026 on November 28 at the BICC in Lilongwe. Nyasa Times reports that the event is designed to directly connect Malawian manufacturers and suppliers with consumers, giving local industries a dedicated platform to present new products and engage the market directly.