MACRA Archives

Malawians in rural areas to access internet

Nov 08, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 45 &

Many Malawians especially those in rural areas will be able to start accessing cheap internet starting this month as part of a project that will be rolled out countrywide. This will happen as C3 Communications,… ...

Zodiak risks losing broadcasting licence

Nov 02, 2016 Luke Bisani 730 &

...DPP riding on MACRA to punish local media Weeks after President Peter Mutharika accused private owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) of lying about his health, the radio now faces the possibility of losing its licence… ...

Macra upbeat digital migration to create businesses

May 08, 2016 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (Macra) says the ongoing migration from analogue to digital broadcasting will provide opportunities for Malawians. Macra digital migration advisor Benson Tembo made the statement during a media orientation on digital… ...

Private Radio closed in Salima

Nov 19, 2015 Martha Chikoti 23 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has closed Chisomo Radio in Salima which was being illegally operated by Jefferson Saguga. The Macra officials were tipped off by Police about the pirate radio and the regulatory… ...

Last mile for MACRA’s board chair Makawa

Oct 13, 2015 Geoffrey Banda 31 &

The burial of Alissa Ashani Makawa who until her death was Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority - MACRA’s Board chairperson is expected to take place tomorrow in Blantyre. Makawa who was also in the Board of… ...