Malawi to establish IT authority to streamline telecommunications
Country’s Minister of Information and Digitalisation also announces the country plans to review current tax structure applied to telecommunications.
Michael Malakata
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Rise in demand for Digital Financial Services in Malawi
Latest statistics based on Reserve Bank’s quarterly National Payment Systems report.
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Malawi fast-tracks regulation to halt expiry dates on data bundles
Industry regulator MACRA has drafted the Communication Type Approval Regulation 2020.
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Time running out for Malawi’s operators over data bundle expiry dates
Consumer, tech organisations lobby government to intervene as regulator remains tight-lipped on the matter.
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Malawi reconsidering legal status of cryptocurrencies
Reserve Bank of Malawi details dilemma that banning digital currency would force users to ‘go underground’.
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Malawi pushes up mobile, internet penetration
But industry representatives say more has to be done to provide more widespread access to the Net.
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Malawi rolls out Thandizo to combat COVID-19
Newly established health system addresses gaps in local efforts to curb pandemic.
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‘Banks alone cannot bring about financial inclusion’
Malawi’s ICT Association President emphasises the need for balance between interests of banks and those of Fintech firms.
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Malawi draws up new cyber security guidelines to protect finance
Country's Reserve Bank introduces new regulations finalised in October 2019.