MACRA Archives

MBC continues MCP jabs as Chakwera calls for unity

Mar 12, 2018 Russell Kondowe 6 &

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is not just preparing for its convention but also getting acclimatized the hard way to jabs it is getting through state owned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). MBC has been running… ...

Malawi scores high on big data

Mar 11, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi has been commended and spotted for its regulatory framework on big data. According to Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA), the country was featured on a ‘big data for social good’ panel alongside India,… ...

MACRA under ACB scrutiny

Mar 10, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has disclosed that it is investigating alleged corruption dealings at Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). Confirming the development, ACB spokesperson Egritta Ndala said Malawi graft busting body is probing reports of… ...

MBC angers Mia

Feb 22, 2018 Russell Kondowe 104 &

Sidik Mia has not hidden his take on ongoing jabs the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has been releasing on opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) through a series of programs it is airing. This comes weeks… ...

Rural Malawians happy with SIM registration suspension

Feb 16, 2018 Bright Malenga 18 &

Malawians in rural areas have backed government for suspending the mandatory SIM cards registration exercise that was being conducted by mobile services providers. Minister of Information Nicholas Dausi announced on Monday that the process should… ...

Sim registration: Malawians worried over long queues

Feb 02, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 29 &

People in the country have expressed concerns over the ongoing mandatory sim card registration claiming long queues are making it hard for people to register. Last month, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) ordered people… ...

SIM card registration to curb fraud

Jan 23, 2018 Luke Bisani 24 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has disclosed that the mandatory SIM card registration will help to curb cases of fraud in the country. According to MACRA, Malawi has witnessed cases of fraud due to… ...

Unregistered SIMs to be banned from April

Jan 23, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 58 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has warned mobile phone users that they would not be able to use unregistered SIM cards starting from April this year. This is according to MACRA's statement which was… ...

Mobile money fraudsters angers MACRA

Oct 04, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 6 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is concerned with reports of tricksters that are robbing unsuspecting individuals of money through mobile money services. This is according to MACRA's press statement, released on 4th… ...

Macra told to get tough on Airtel, TNM

Aug 17, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 69 &

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has been told to get tough on mobile network providers in order to address issues of poor quality network and high tariffs. The Consumer Association of Malawi (Cama) has urged… ...

Malawi in fight against cybercrime

Aug 10, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is to join Southern and Eastern African countries in a fight against cybercrime through the establishment of a security office. This comes at a time when cybercrime has been… ...

Malawians asked to update their computers

May 20, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 4 &

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has advised Malawians to make sure their computers are using updated software to avoid being hit by cyberattacks. MACRA has made the warning following a cyberattack that hit organisations in… ...

Namadingo charms MACRA

Mar 23, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

Gospel musician Patience Namadingo has impressed Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) with his guitar having propelled the body to contribute handsomely towards his project. The singer embarked on a fundraising project for Queen Elizabeth Central… ...

Mzimba 20 year old fears arrest for operating own radio station

Jan 04, 2017 Thula Chisamba 138 &

A 20 year old young man is operating his own radio station in Mzimba district but he fears being arrested as geniuses like him are still not being cherished in Malawi. The man’s radio has… ...

MACRA criticised over Zodiak’s K930,000 penalty

Dec 15, 2016 Luke Bisani 79 &

The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has faced criticism for handing local radio station Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) a K930,000 fine over an interview with opposition lawmaker Kamlepo Kalua. The media regulator earlier wrote the… ...