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13 May 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).
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23 Mar 2022

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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8 Mar 2021

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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21 Jul 2020

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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23 Sept 2019

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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3 Jul 2019

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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29 Jan 2018

Malawi toughens stance on mobile SIM card registration

Communications regulator confirms 31 March 2018 deadline.