The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate digital transformation across all sectors of the country. These initiatives are receiving substantial support from the United Nations, further strengthening the implementation of strategic projects.

The Malawian Parliament introduced a new digital system, the e-Chamber, on Thursday. Designed to revolutionize internal operations, the system aims to increase efficiency and transparency through digitized parliamentary processes.

A training session was held on September 11 to prepare members of parliament for the transition to the new technological environment. The institution stated, "The complete system will be fully operational for the next parliamentary session. This training underscores our commitment to embracing digital tools and improving procedural efficiency to better serve the Malawian people."

The e-Chamber system offers advanced features, including audio management, electronic document handling, and electronic voting. Each parliamentarian will receive a tablet equipped with a new audio system, facilitating access to necessary documents and official tasks.

This initiative is part of a broader digital transformation undertaken in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It follows the introduction of the e-Court platform in April, aimed at improving access to justice for marginalized communities.

The adoption of the paperless multimedia system within Parliament will enhance operational efficiency by centralizing the management of speeches, votes, simultaneous interpretation, and member registration. With this move, Malawi joins other African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Angola, which have already implemented similar systems.

Samira Njoya