Business, tech lobbies Malawi’s govt to relax tax
Officials received requests to review taxation policies on ICT services.
Michael Malakata
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Lack of connectivity is costing Malawi
Study by country’s industry regulator finds that telecommunications could generate an additional US$13m in revenue annually.
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Malawi taps into US$72.4m fund to drive major digital overhaul
Country’s Public Private Partnership Commission has tabled three core strategies as part of the Digital Malawi Project.
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Malawi MNOs directed to lower data costs by 30%
Response to online Data Must fall campaign initiated locally.
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Malawi targets 80% internet connectivity by 2025
About 14% of Malawians use the internet says the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).
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Malawi’s uphill battle to capitalise on e-commerce
UNCTAD report confirms low uptake and several challenges the country is facing.
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Speculation over future of Malawi’s tech industry regulator
Government mulls over establishing new authority to leverage telecommunication trends.
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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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Lack of funding threatens Malawi’s rural connectivity project
Contractor Huawei Technologies Malawi raises concern over meeting 2021 deadline.
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Malawi engages Econet’s Masiyiwa for affordable internet
Authorities look for a way to address the increasing cost of data.
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Malawi: ISPs, telcos under pressure to reduce costs for internet services
Minister of Information engages country’s regulator to address prices.