Month: September 2019 Posts

MISA Malawi sues MACRA over ban on phone-in programs

Sep 11, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter has launched a legal challenge against the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority - MACRA's decision to ban phone-in programs. MISA Malawi says it has decided to seek… ...

K5 million fine for using unregistered SIM card

Sep 19, 2018 Russell Kondowe 5 &

People found using unregistered SIM cards after 30th September, 2018 will face a fine of K5 million, it has been revealed. The Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee in conjunction with the Media & ICT committee revealed… ...

Spy machine ready for use in Malawi

Jun 15, 2017 Luke Bisani 43 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is set to start using the spy machine after Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) lost a legal battle with the regulator. Following a judicial review application that TNM sought in… ...

Malawi, Zambia agree to eliminate signal spillover

Jun 14, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has said Malawi’s agreement with Zambia to manage radio signals between their borders will reduce interferences and manage spillovers. Director General of the Malawi communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Godfrey Itaye… ...

PAC faults MACRA over MBC conduct

Jun 10, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has faulted Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for its failure to regulate Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). Speaking with private owned Times Television, Pac chairperson Reverend Felix Chingota said MACRA as… ...

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… ...