MACRA

Malawi's comms regulator warns against sharing graphic plane crash images

Following the plane crash that killed Malawi's VP, MACRA warns that sharing insensitive online content is illegal and may lead to arrest.
Benson Kunchezera
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Malawi comms regulator to build over 100 ICT Labs

The Connect-A-School project aims to construct 193 Smart Labs in educational institutions around the country.
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May 23, 2024

Airtel Malawi enhances security features to combat fraud

The telco said new features address the escalating fraud incidences, offering a more secure manner in which potential victims are not targeted.
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Apr 30, 2024

Malawi comms regulator helps youth develop digital skills

The initiative seeks to bridge the digital gap and promote economic growth by providing prospective young entrepreneurs with critical digital skills.
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Malawi takes action to combat mobile fraud and theft

The solution will protect mobile phone customers from handset theft, prevent mobile money fraud, and identify counterfeit or cloned mobile devices.
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ITU picks Malawi comms regulator to host acceleration centre

Malawi's regulator has joined the ITU's new flagship Network of Acceleration Centres.
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Sep 12, 2023

MultiChoice's pricing battle continues in Malawi

MACRA authorised MultiChoice's application to raise subscription yesterday, but the pay TV company insists on waiting for the court decision first.
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Malawi, Zambia partner to make internet more affordable

Malawi's communications regulator declared that the Diplomatic Data Corridor represents a big step forward for both countries.
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Aug 10, 2023

MultiChoice withdrawal frightens Malawi government

Malawi says MultiChoice's withdrawal will have a crushing impact on the economy, including taxes paid to the government.
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Nov 24, 2022

Malawi: Consumer rights boss blasts telcos over high data costs

‘Shocking that most of the companies in the country were pushing consumers to the edge by raising tariffs instead of improving internal inefficiencies’ - CAMA Executive Director.
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Oct 25, 2022

Malawi's Malcel to launch services in October 2023

Company plans to establish 1,300 sites to service rural and urban areas.