Month: May 2020 Posts

Court says ban on phone-in programs illegal

May 29, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court sitting as a Constitutional Court in Lilongwe has lifted a ban on phone-in programs which Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) instituted last year. Justice Charles Mkandawire ruled that the ban was an… ...

MACRA condemns Times, Zodiak for broadcasting offensive material

May 26, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has condemned Times, Zodiak and Mibawa for broadcasting indecent, insulting and offensive material. In a statement today, MACRA Director General Godfrey Itaye said the offensive material was broadcast on… ...

MACRA commences action against MBC

May 12, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

...warns all broadcasters over hate speech The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has commenced action against Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and has warned all radio and television stations over hate speech. In a statement today,… ...

HRDC, YAS and Livingstonia Synod want MBC temporarily closed

May 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Livingstonia Synod and two civil society organizations have demanded the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to suspend the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s license by Friday this week. The organisations - Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)… ...

MACRA warns broadcasters against inciting violence

May 05, 2020 Enock Naphazi 0 &

Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority-MACRA has cautioned players in broadcasting industry to abide to broadcasting regulations and terms and conditions of their licenses during this campaign period for the July 2nd, 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections. Speaking… ...

MACRA urges against fake news on Covid-19

Apr 01, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Director of Malawi Communications Regulation Authority (MACRA), Godfrey Itaye has urged the broadcasters to refrain from reporting fake news, saying they should instead be vigilant and patriotic when reporting news items on coronavirus pandemic.… ...

MACRA donates ICT equipment to MACOHA

Mar 17, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) yesterday provided ICT equipment worth MK10 million to Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) and equipment worth MK4 million to the Blantyre District Council. According to the Director General for… ...

MPs hopeful project will improve access to ICT

Mar 13, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Media and Communications Committee of Parliament says the Universal Service Fund (USF) project being implemented by Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will promote ICT services in the rural areas. The committee visited MACRA on… ...

MACRA commends community radio for promoting diversity

Feb 27, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has commended Nyathepa FM in Nsanje for its role in promoting diversity and socioeconomic development. MACRA director general Godfrey Itaye said this on 25 February when he toured… ...

Government regards Malawi media as partner not enemy – Botomani  

Feb 16, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Information, Civic education and Communications Technology Mark Botomani says the government regards media houses as partners and not enemies. Botomani made the remarks on Friday night during discussions on media development and freedom… ...

MACRA changes tune on MBC hearing

Jan 25, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has walked back on its decision to summon the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) saying it wants to investigate despite having a recording of the bulletin in which MBC labelled… ...

MBC under fire for describing HRDC as a terrorist group

Jan 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has come under fire for describing the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) as a terrorist group. Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has called the broadcaster to a hearing for the… ...

We are working to restore services paralyzed by MTL fire – MACRA

Jan 16, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is working to restore communications services affected by the fire that gutted a Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) building in Lilongwe. Speaking in Lilongwe on Wednesday, MACRA Director General… ...

Airtel forced to pay K820 million fine

Oct 08, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Airtel Malawi has been forced to pay K820 million fine for failing to sell 20 percent of the company’s shares to Malawian investors. Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Godfrey Itaye announced the fine… ...

MACRA geared to improve access to radio stations

Sep 27, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it will install transmitters to ensure Malawians in rural areas have access to broadcasting services. This was said by MACRA Head Universal Service Emily Khamula Lungu on Thursday on… ...