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).
Michael Malakata
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Malawi centralises handset registration to combat digital fraud
Industry regulator MACRA outlines plan to register mobile handsets using Central Equipment Identification Register.
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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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Rise in demand for Digital Financial Services in Malawi
Latest statistics based on Reserve Bank’s quarterly National Payment Systems report.
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Tax stifles mobile money growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Certain taxes on mobile money transactions have had a distortionary impact claims GSMA report.
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Malawi backtracks on 1% mobile money tax
TNM, Cama among companies and organisations that lobbied government.
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Malawi introduces 1% tax on mobile money transactions
Critics believe administration has changed or abandoned its original agenda.
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Lack of regulation impedes Malawi's financial inclusion strategy
Country records increase in mobile money users and agents, but there is no regulation to extend reach to rural regions.
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Malawi bemoans low number of rural mobile money agents
Consumer Association says the situation challenges the country's financial inclusion agenda.
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Malawi records Q1 drop in mobile money activity
Despite an increase in the number of subscribers, claims latest Reserve Bank report.
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Malawi toughens stance on mobile SIM card registration
Communications regulator confirms 31 March 2018 deadline.
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Malawi: Consumer body fumes over poor tech service delivery
Industry regulator accused of timid response and failure to act decisively.