About MTHub
The story, mission, and philosophy behind Malawi Technology Hub
Malawi has real technology. It's just hard to find.
Every day, Malawian developers, students, researchers, and innovators are building amazing technology. But these projects are scattered across personal blogs, GitHub repositories, university websites, and social media.
MTHub exists to solve that problem by creating a single, trusted showcase of Malawian-built technology.
Our Mission
To make Malawian technology discoverable, credible, and celebrated by providing a manually curated showcase of real, working projects.
Our Vision
A future where anyone looking for Malawian technology can find quality projects in minutes, not days—and trust that what they find actually works.
The Problem We Solve
Scattered Projects
Great projects hidden in different places with no central directory.
No Verification
No way to know if a project actually works or is just an idea.
Time Wasted
Hours spent searching through abandoned projects and broken links.
Quality Issues
Real projects mixed with scams, hype, and non-functional demos.
Our Solution: Manual Curation
Instead of creating another automated directory filled with unverified content, we built MTHub on a simple principle: editorial curation over automation.
Personal Review
Every project is personally reviewed by the curator. No automated submissions.
Hands-On Testing
We test projects when possible. Click links, try demos, verify claims.
Quality Filtering
Only real, working, Malawian technology makes it to the showcase.
Clear Status
Every project gets a verified status so you know what you're getting.
The Curator
Manual Review, One Person
MTHub is curated by a single individual passionate about Malawi's tech ecosystem. This ensures consistency, quality control, and a personal touch in every listing.
How MTHub Works Technically
What We Are
- Static Website: Pure HTML, CSS, and minimal JavaScript
- No Backend: No databases, servers, or complex infrastructure
- Manual Updates: Content added by editing HTML files directly
- Form Submissions: Via Formspree or direct email
- Fast & Reliable: Works with Malawi's internet speeds
What We're Not
- Not a CMS: No WordPress, no content management system
- No User Accounts: No logins, profiles, or user-generated content
- Not Automated: No algorithms deciding what appears
- No Complex Tech: Keeping it simple and maintainable
- Not for Profit: No advertising, no paid placements
Why this simple approach? It allows one person to maintain the entire platform indefinitely. No server costs, no security vulnerabilities, no technical debt. The focus stays on curation, not technical maintenance.
Who Benefits from MTHub
Students
Find inspiration for projects, discover what's possible, learn from real examples.
Developers
Discover existing solutions, avoid duplicate work, find collaborators.
Researchers
Find related work, identify research gaps, discover implementation partners.
NGOs & Companies
Find technology solutions, identify implementation partners, avoid reinventing wheels.
Investors
Discover viable projects, assess the technology landscape, find investment opportunities.
The World
See what Malawi is building, challenge stereotypes, find unique solutions.
Our Guiding Principles
Manual Over Automated
Every project is hand-reviewed. No algorithms, no automation, no user-generated content.
Verified Over Promised
We prefer 50 verified projects over 500 unvetted ones. Working technology only.
Showcase Over Ownership
We showcase, we don't own. All intellectual property remains with creators.
Independent Over Affiliated
We're not affiliated with any institution. Projects are selected on merit alone.
Sustainable Over Scalable
Built to be maintained by one person indefinitely. Simple technology that lasts.
Impact Over Hype
We celebrate real impact over viral hype. Solving real problems for Malawi.
Our Review Process
Submission Received
You submit via form or we discover your project. Nothing appears publicly yet.
Initial Review
We check: Is it Malawian? Is it technology? Is it accessible?
Testing & Verification
We test the project. Click links, try demos, verify functionality.
Curation & Writing
We write a clear description and assign appropriate status.
Publication
Project is manually added to the website with proper categorization.
Maintenance
We periodically check if projects are still live and update accordingly.
By the Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTHub a company or organization?
No. MTHub is an independent project run by one person. It's not a company, not an NGO, not affiliated with any institution.
Do you charge for listings?
Never. We don't charge for listings, don't take equity, and don't promote projects for payment. Free forever.
Can I trust the projects listed?
Yes. Every project is manually reviewed. We test when possible and assign clear status labels (Verified, Prototype, Concept).
How often is new content added?
As projects are reviewed and approved. There's no schedule—quality takes time. Typically 1-5 new projects per month.
Can I suggest changes to a listing?
Absolutely. Email us with "Correction" in the subject line. We want listings to be accurate and helpful.
What happens to rejected projects?
Nothing publicly. We don't publish a rejection list. Projects might be resubmitted when they meet our criteria.
Ready to be part of Malawi's tech story?
Whether you're building technology or looking for it, MTHub is here to help.