Background

The Malawi Digital Broadcast Network Limited (MDBNL) is a public entity mandated to provide content aggregation and signal distribution services; and to offer more viewing options in Malawi to ensure a reliable and efficient service delivery for a more enlightened and informed society.MDBNL was registered under Companies Act on 20th February, 2014 and started its operations on 1st July, 2015.

The Company has a Network Services License issued by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to operate a Digital Broadcasting Network in Malawi. It also has a Broadcasting (Content) Services License which enables it to provide Subscription Broadcasting Services in Malawi. 

Transmission Sites

  1. Mpingwe and Ndirande in Blantyre.
  2. Mtengowaung'ono in Thyolo.
  3. Zomba Peak in Zomba.
  4. Microwave Station in Lilongwe.
  5. Msongwe in Mzuzu.
  6. Karonga Boma in Karonga.
  7. Dowa Hill in Dowa.
  8. Chayamba in Kasungu.

The Company is Headquartered in Lilongwe; with Regional Offices in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. 

MDBNL's Mandate, Vision and Mission

Our MandateTo provide content aggregation and signal distribution services; and to offer more viewing options in Malawi to ensure a reliable and efficient service delivery for a more enlightened and informed society.

Our VisionA world-class signal distributor.

Our Mission To provide content aggregation services and distribute high quality signal with more viewing options. 

Our Core Values

Professionalism

We always ensure adherence to professional code of conduct when discharging our duties and exhibit high degree of competence and best practices as prescribed by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

Integrity

We always seek to:
  • Act in good faith in all our day-to-day activities with our clients;
  • Have a commitment to ethical behavior and focus on justice, honesty, and fairness; and
  • Exercise care not to disclose confidential information or any information before it is ready for sharing.

Transparency and Accountability

We discharge our duties in a transparent and accountable manner and take full responsibility for our decisions and actions.

Goal Oriented

We discharge our duties with the desire to achieve our set goals, objectives and targets.

Collaboration

We work hand in hand with licensed content providers and other partner institutions in the implementation of our programmes.

Teamwork

We always encourage members of staff to work as a team in order to establish a performance culture.

Customer Focused

We are committed to putting our customers first in the discharge of our duties by paying attention and addressing their needs and concerns.

Management Team

Denis W. Chirwa

Chief Executive Officer

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John D. Mchilikizo

Director of Marketing and Public Relations

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Phanuel Hamsini

Director of Finance and Administration

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