Month: January 2025 Posts

MHRC investigates human rights concerns over Macra’s K2.6bn surveillance system

Jan 23, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched an investigation into the potential human rights impact of a K2.6 billion surveillance system that the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) plans to procure from Hashcom Ghana… ...

Karonga Chiefs applaud MACRA for Street Naming Project

Jan 22, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Chiefs in Karonga District have commended the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for its street naming project, describing it as timely and essential for improving the ease of locating areas within the district. Speaking during… ...

MACRA-Hashcom Ghana deal on Microscope:Pressure Mounts for the Cancellation of the deal

Jan 22, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Pressure continues to mount for the state-owned Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority—MACRA to halt its planned move to award Hashcom Ghana Limited a contract to supply a spy machine, worth a staggering K4.5 Billion. This deal… ...

MACRA to lead Data Privacy Week campaign 

Jan 21, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), through its Consumer Awareness Unit, will lead a series of awareness campaign activities in the northern districts of Malawi to mark Data Privacy Week 2025, from 27th to 31st… ...

Government allocates MWK 5 Billion to target Bakili Muluzi TV: Public outcry and expert insights

Jan 15, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Amidst a backdrop of pressing national challenges such as hunger, fuel shortages, and a strained healthcare system, the Malawian government’s decision to allocate MWK 5 billion to target Bakili Muluzi TV has ignited widespread criticism. … ...

5 biliyoni Kwacha pofuna kuthana ndi Bakili Muluzi TV

Jan 14, 2025 Mike J. Kangwele 0 &

Pamene anthu ena akugona ndi njala, ena pa mzere wa mafuta, ndipo mu zipatala mulibe mankhwala, boma latenga ndalama pafupifupi 5 biliyoni ya Malawi kupereka ku kampani ya ku Ghana kuti athane ndi a Bakili… ...

MACRA’s delay in constructing computer labs worries Parliament 

Nov 08, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information, and Communication is concerned with the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority's (MACRA) delay in building computer labs for schools.  This project, called Connect A School (CAS), was introduced to help… ...