Planetarium Institute

06/04/2026

MRA's ELECTRONIC INVOICING SYSTEM (EIS)
Why Nations Fail, a book by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson argues that a nation's success or failure hinges on its institutions, which are shaped by critical historical moments that can either spur growth or stagnation.

Is the a turning point for Malawi's business landscape?

The Malawi Revenue Authority's ( ) may look small, but it has the capacity to mobilize people across the country at a fell swoop. Masked by poor financial literacy education, it has serious implications for businesses and the relationship between small and medium wnterprises ( ) and .

Planetarium Institute will do conduct some desk research and share updates on our page here. Please stay tuned.

02/04/2026

The 🇨🇦 AfriCanada Economic Summit Group offers an unparalleled platform, especially when viewed through the lens of Canada's 'Africa Strategy: A partnership for shared prosperity and security,' which aligns with the AU's Agenda 2063 by targeting African partners across five strategic areas:

⚡Strengthening our diplomatic engagement and people-to-people ties;

⚡Enhancing economic cooperation;

⚡Poverty reduction, economic development, youth empowerment, and crisis/climate aid;

⚡Bolstering partnerships for peace, security and human rights;

⚡Advancing shared priorities through increased engagement on the global stage

An ideal place for private sector development📈.

The Canada Africa strategy can be downloaded here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hYA3R4xUrTR__x47aS7zSPer_ujggWv_/view?usp=sharing

01/04/2026

At Planetarium Institute, supporting women has always been a core theme, from recruitment to business development services, where women have played a pivotal role.

Through Women in Business , a free platform open to all, we promote women-led businesses at no cost. Share high-quality pictures with us, and we will handle the rest.

31/03/2026

The Digital Malawi Acceleration Project ( ) is a flagship initiative aimed at driving 's digital transformation through affordable broadband, digital services, data platforms, and connectivity, implemented by the Ministry of Information and Digitalization with The World Bank Group funding, seeking to increase access to and inclusive use of the internet, while improving the government's capacity to deliver digitally enabled services.

While is a government-led initiative driving national digital transformation, Planetarium Institute sees this as a prime opportunity for the private sector to propel digitalization in – the stage is set, and now it's up to businesses to seize the moment and drive change.

It is great to see the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority ( ) and the Public Private Partnership Commission ( ), under the policy leadership of the Ministry, taking a leading role in this initiative.

30/03/2026

It's is all about making right decisions ~ has resources but priorities are different:

The data center landscape reveals a thriving digital economy in regions like North America and , correlating with strong economic growth, innovation, and digital adoption. , with relatively few data centers, faces infrastructure challenges, limited investment, and regulatory hurdles, leading to limited access to cloud services, higher latency, and reduced competitiveness. However, increasing mobile adoption and digital innovation position 's data center market for growth. By adopting innovative solutions like edge computing and green data centers, can overcome these challenges, attract investment, and drive digital growth, ultimately boosting its competitive advantage.

27/03/2026

Planetarium Institute trusts your leadership will boost 's sector, empowering and aligning with protocols to drive growth and innovation.

26/03/2026

The youth are the present and the future – Planetarium Institute puts its money where its mouth is, backing up its belief in young talent with a recruitment ethos that speaks volumes.

Join us for the International Youth Cultural Festival where culture meets purpose, creativity meets impact, and youth voices lead the conversation.

25/03/2026

Empowering youth is investing in 's future – our young people are seeds we are planting today, driving change in the present, and shaping tomorrow. Let us nurture, develop, and responsibly guide them to thrive.

Join us at 2026 annual gathering

24/03/2026

and Planetarium Institute shares the same values on private sector development. We both support Malawi Vision 2063 and 8 and 9 by fostering youth skills, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, driving private sector-led growth and innovation.

Nota Conaniah Triumph Luteh Saferi Nasfest International Youth Cultural Festival

23/03/2026

This is a must attend for ALL. Let's meet there and exchange!

Join us for the International Youth Cultural Festival where culture meets purpose, creativity meets impact, and youth voices lead the conversation.

23/03/2026

Planetarium Institute will join the International Youth Cultural Festival where culture meets , meets , and youth voices lead the conversation.

By partnering with , Planetarium Institute aims to amplify its impact on 's youth and development, leveraging 's platform to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. This aligns with Vision 2063 and , showcasing thought leadership in private sector-driven development.

Let's join hands to make this a possibility.

20/03/2026

A market opportunity has emerged, and Malawian businesses, especially , are well-positioned to seize it.

Planetarium Institute is working with Cargomate Limited (logistics and trade facilitation) and Pakuya Consultancy (market intelligence and strategy) to support businesses entering the market - and they are open to collaborating with your business too.

The will keep you posted on the market access offer and trade facilitation processes as things progress.