Month: July 2020 Posts

Kazako takes on mobile service providers over data prices

Jul 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Information Gospel Kazako says the issue of data prices need to be looked into since service providers charge high prices and make huge profits despite complaining of taxes. Speaking to the local media,… ...

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.… ...