Month: April 2022 Posts

Afrimax introduces Easter data plans

Apr 15, 2022 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

As internet service providers are making strides to reduce the cost of mobile data, Afrimax has not been left behind having introduced Easter Special 2022 promotion. Speaking during a media briefing in Blantyre on Wednesday,… ...

Concerned Citizens call for support towards demonstrations

Apr 06, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

By Raphael Likaka Concerned Citizens in the country have asked well-wishers to support them as they are planning to conduct series of demonstrations against rising cost of living and unfulfilled promises. Chairperson for the grouping… ...

MACRA gets tough on pornography sharing

Mar 08, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has threatened to deal with anyone in the country found producing or sharing pornographic materials. This is according to MACRA's recent press statement seen by this publication which urges… ...

OpEd: Zambia’s “New Dawn” should extend to digital rights

Dec 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

In his inauguration speech on August 24, 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema declared a “new dawn” for Zambia. It is critical that this transformation extend to the internet sphere. Digital rights in Zambia suffered under former… ...

TNM, Airtel propose to hike charges by 30 percent

Nov 30, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Mobile network providers, Airtel and TNM, proposed to hike prices of data bundles by 30 percent. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako revealed this in Parliament yesterday when presenting a ministerial statement on non-expiry data bundles.… ...

Marketing Machines launches web-based platform for job seekers

Jul 28, 2021 Chris Loka 0 &

As recruiters begin to migrate into the digital realm, online recruitment is quickly becoming a preferred means of talent scouting and many companies are now paying closer heed to the developments. This has also necessitated… ...

Namadingo breaks the internet with Sakaka

Jul 27, 2021 Lyonike Mughogho 2 &

'Zambian' male vocalist Patience Namadingo has taken the internet by storm with his latest single entitled Sakaka. The song which dropped into the public space the previous night, has become one of the late winter… ...

University of Malawi students demonstrate over suspension of classes

Jul 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 3 &

Students at University of Malawi are demonstrating in Zomba over the continued suspension of online classes. The university last week extended the suspension of classes due to lack of internet gadgets. Online classes were expected… ...

Why Internet Speed Matters for Online Casinos

Apr 13, 2021 Mike J. Kangwele 0 &

The 21st century's greatest revolution is undeniably the internet. When this virtual world was invented in 1994, it was mostly reserved as a tool for the wealthy. However, within the past two decades, it has… ...

Malawians accuse TNM of deception: Company has not reduced its data bundles

Jul 25, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

#DataMustFall protesters have accused local mobile operator, TNM, of deception after reducing Pay As You Go (PAYG) internet cost without touching prepaid data charges. The telecommunications company announced last night that it has reduced its… ...

The Internet in Malawi: past, present, and beyond

May 22, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

The number of individuals using the internet in Malawi has more than doubled since 2015. Despite this, the country still has the lowest rate of internet access in the region, meaning many Malawians are left… ...

MACRA calls for participation in making internet safe for youth

Feb 12, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has called upon stakeholders in Malawi to participate in making internet safe and secure for young adults and children. MACRA said this on Tuesday which was Safer Internet… ...

TNM mocks Airtel in advert

Jan 22, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 37 &

Malawi's two mobile service providers continue their battle for dominance with TNM claiming in a new advert that it is ahead of rival Airtel. The advert released just before Airtel launched its 4G network sees… ...

Airtel raises Internet bundle prices at a time its customers are complaining of bad services

Aug 03, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 163 &

At the same time that it is faced with accusations of swindling its customers and giving them substandard services, Airtel Malawi has secretly adjusted the price of its internet bundles. A price list made accessible… ...

TNM under fire over free data charges

Dec 26, 2015 Thula Chisamba 177 &

Mobile service providers, Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) is under fire as some of its customers in the northern region claim the company is charging them on free data services. One of the customers, Samuel Mvula… ...