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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.
Benson Kunchezera
1:10

ITU picks Malawi comms regulator to host acceleration centre

Malawi's regulator has joined the ITU's new flagship Network of Acceleration Centres.
1:20
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.
1:00

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.
2:10
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.
2:00
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.
1:50
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.
1:30
Oct 24, 2022

Malawi looks to satellite connectivity to drive down data prices

SpaceX’s StarLink secures Malawi’s first satellite internet service provider licences, to cover network facilities, network services and application services.
1:50
Sep 16, 2022

COMESA urges governments to subsidise telecoms infrastructure

Regional bloc expresses concern over high cost of mobile phone services, including data, and emphasises infrastructure sharing as a solution.
2:20
Aug 25, 2022

Malawi: Malcel readies to take on Airtel, TNM

Country’s newest operator is home-grown and has committed to invest US$280-million in its operations.
1:40
Aug 17, 2022

Malawi’s MTL moves to reassure its restless market

MTL Chief Commercial Officer says Press Corporation divestment and debt owed to industry regulator would not threaten operations.