MALAWI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT NETWORK PROGRAMME

MALAWI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT NETWORK PROGRAMME

POSTAL: THE SDNP COORDINATOR,
               MALAWI SDNP, P/B 303,
               BLANTYRE 3, MALAWI.
TEL:     +265-674979 / 675872 / 824787,
FAX:     +265-673944
E-mail:   mwsdnp@sdnp.org.mw
WEB:    http://www.sdnp.org.mw

MALAWI SDNP BRIEF PROFILE

Personnel

Dr. Paulos B. Nyirenda, Programme Coordinator, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Extensive training, research and experience in design, implementation and management of communications and computer networks

Mr Chimsisi Longwe, Programme Information Specialist, BSc in Electrical Engineering, Extensive training and experience in implementation of computer networks and user support

Mr Joseph Kumwenda, Programme Accountant, Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Good experience in accounting and auditing

Computer and Networking Equipment

Intel-based and Sun Spark Internet servers running UNIX operating systems
Cisco network access products
Intel PCs for adminstration, training and information content developmment
HP 5si Printers
HP Scanners
CD writers
Digital Camera for web development
Projection equipment for training

Communications

128 kbps international Internet connection
48 dial-in telephone lines: +265-674900
1 fax line: +265-673944
2 voice lines: +265-674979 / 675872
1 Cell phone: +265-824787

National Network

One international Internet gateway based in Blantyre, Malawi
3 Reginal nodes located at:

Chancellor College, Zomba in the Southern Region
National Research Council of Malawi, Lilongwe in the Central Region
Mzuzu University, Mzuzu in the Northern Region

6 pilot district dial-up nodes located at:

Nsanje, Thyolo and Mangochi in the Southern Region
Dedza and Mchinji in the Central Region
Nkhata Bay in the Northern Region

at least 12 node operators trained to man regional and district nodes
Submitted proposal to extend district centre coverage to all 27 districts in Malawi
You can join us in the development of Internet networks and services in Malawi. See our Objectives and Strategy Brochure for details.

User Base

Over 1000 users consiting of organisations and individuals as of January 2000
Any organisation or individual can subscribe to Malawi SDNP Internet services

Services

Full Internet Services
Installations and Maintenance
E-Mail Services and Discussion Lists
World Wide Web Services
Dial-in Access
Leased Line Access
Domain Name Services, Domain and Subdomains registration
Public Information Service
Gateway Service
Training
See our Services and Charges Brochure for details

Last updated 28 September 2000