Daud Suleman

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
0:50
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.
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.
1:30
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
May 13, 2022

Malawi losing MWK120m monthly to mobile fraud

Malawi is losing approximately MWK120-million monthly to mobile money fraud, according to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).