The ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) held its 2026 annual general meeting at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi on Friday, as it marks 20 years of the association. Its Innovation Awards, with 12 shortlisted innovations, and the swearing-in of a new council follow on Saturday 14 November.
ICTAM, the umbrella body for ICT professionals in Malawi, sets out the programme on its website: member training on 11 and 12 November, the AGM and a 20th anniversary celebration on 13 November, and the awards on 14 November.
Key facts
- 11 to 14 November 2026 at Sunbird Nkopola, Mangochi
- AGM and 20th anniversary celebration: Friday 13 November
- Innovation Awards: Saturday 14 November, 12 innovations in six categories
- New council led by president-elect Exile Njoka sworn in on 14 November from 2pm
Watch the replay
Times TV streamed the AGM on Facebook. Play the replay below, or see how to watch Times TV and how to listen to Times Radio.
The 12 innovations up for awards
ICTAM has shortlisted twelve Malawian tech products in six categories, with the awards backed by UNDP and National Bank of Malawi. Developers show their work at a showcase before the winners are named.
A new council for 2026 to 2028
Members have elected a new council of directors, led by president-elect Exile Njoka with Gift Medi as vice president-elect. The council is sworn in at Sunbird Nkopola on Saturday from 2pm.
What the AGM is for
ICTAM says the meeting reviews the association’s progress, discusses key issues for the sector and sets priorities for the year ahead. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 20 Years of ICT Excellence: Honouring Our Legacy, Inspiring Innovation and Shaping Malawi’s Digital Future”. Last year’s event drew 476 ICT professionals and was opened by Vice President Jane Ansah, who was named a digital ambassador for digital policies at the event.
