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.
Michael Malakata
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Malawi's Malcel to launch services in October 2023
Company plans to establish 1,300 sites to service rural and urban areas.
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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.
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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.
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Malawi: Airtel will invest despite volatile Kwacha
Company says costs have increased by 199% as a result of 25% devaluation of local currency.
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Access, literacy and gender disparity slow Malawi’s Fintech fitness
CEO of the Bankers Association of Malawi lauds buy-in from banks, roll out of technology, but cautions the need for financial literacy and more access to services.
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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.
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Malawi’s TNM enforces 20% increase in tariffs
The increase on price of voice and data services is effective from today.
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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.
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Malawi telcos dealt heavy blow with Kwacha devaluation
Telekom Networks Malawi and Airtel Malawi both project subdued results for half-year ended 30 June.
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Malawi’s corruption watchdog halts planned purchase of revenue assurance system
Anti-Corruption Bureau has issued a restriction notice to stop industry regulator’s planned procurement of Revenue Assurance System.
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Major investor drops Malawi Telecommunications Ltd
Malawi Stock Exchange-listed Press Corporation confirms decision, but offers little detail regarding the move.
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Malawi's third operator bags early win for network ambitions
Nyasa Mobile has secured partnership with Vodafone to assist it in rolling its network out.