Malawi has set up its first National Data Centre, to provide big data, artificial intelligence, digital financial services and the internet of things (IoT). The centre (pictured), built by Huawei, is in Blantyre, the country's second biggest city. The Malawi Government through the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to propelling Malawi 2063's digitalization agenda through the construction of a pivotal digital infrastructure—the Government Data Centre in Lilongwe. The Commission, in partnership with the. The government of Malawi has launched a national data center in Blantyre. “We have launched the country's first ever National Data Centre, a digital infrastructure that raises our stakes in delivering data-driven, seamless and timely service to you fellow citizens,” said Malawian President Lazarus. Government says the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) is transforming the country into a digitally enabled nation with expanded high-speed internet access, bridging the digital divide for rural communities, and digitising public services. What is more bothering is that this is a project that was done by Huawei. The. The Malawi Digital Foundations Project lays the groundwork for inclusive economic growth, improved public service delivery, and digital equity in one of the world's least-connected countries.