Domain .mw - national domain: Malawi

Domain .mw — Malawi's country code domain

.mw is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi. A ccTLD is the two-letter extension assigned to a country — like .pl for Poland. .mw is operated by Malawi SDNP (Sustainable Development Network Programme) and, unlike most African ccTLDs, it's open to anyone — no need to be a Malawian citizen or business to register one. Pursuant to the registration agreement, currently, disputes are resolved based on the UDRP (ICANN Dispute Policy) and the applicable law is the law of Malawi.

 Heads up:  The minimum registration term for .mw is 2 years.

Why should I buy a .mw domain?

Malawi has a diverse and growing digital economy — agriculture, tourism, telecoms, financial services, and a large NGO sector all share the .mw namespace. A .mw address signals local presence and commitment to the Malawian market. Natural fits include:

• local businesses — shops, services, manufacturers, agribusiness
• tourism and hospitality — Lake Malawi resorts, safari operators, tour guides
• NGOs and development organisations working in or with Malawi
• education, healthcare, and research projects
• international companies establishing a Malawi-facing presence
• government, public services, and trade bodies

A .mw name reads as authentically local in a way no generic gTLD can match — useful when your audience is in or around Malawi.