MCA Withdrawals DStv Services in Malawi
A legal battle between the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) and MultiChoice Malawi (MCM) over DStv tariffs’ adjustment has led to the withdrawal of DStv services in Malawi with immediate effect.
Traditional Medicines Adverts to be Vetted, Approved Before Broadcast in Malawi
Broadcasting of advertisements relating to traditional and complementary medicines will have to seek approval from government effect 1 August 2023.
Mobile Telecommunication Operators Adhere To Tariff Reduction Directive
The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has disclosed that most individual telecommunication operators in the country have adhered to its directive to revise downwards voice and text message charges.
MACRA is Violating Right to Free Speech - MISA Malawi
The media advocate group MISA Malawi on Tuesday appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information and Communications in Lilongwe where reiterated its stand that the revocation of licences for radio stations undertaken recently by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is too drastic.
MACRA Told Not To Abuse Identity Register Machine
The ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) has asked the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) to avoid launching surveillance on the dessenting views through the Central Equipment Identification Registry machine it plans to procure.
Digital Equipment Prices Chocking Access to Digital Signals
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has conceded that high cost of digital equipment is affecting people's access to digital broadcasting signals.
MACRA to Erect New Towers to Promote Mobile Money Services
The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has disclosed that it wants to erect 76 network towers in hard-to-reach areas in the next five years as a way of promoting mobile money transaction services and communication to all.
Defense Objects New Evidence in Itaye Case
Defense has objected to new witnesses and evidence from state in a case where Godfrey Itaye and others are being accused of abuse of office.
Defense Rejects State’s Document in Ex MACRA Boss Case
Defense lawyers have today objected to a document that state witness presented in court indicating that Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) procured cloth for the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Former MACRA Boss Case Adjourned
The Blantyre Magistrate’s Court has adjourned to March 5, 2021 for hearing a case in which former Malawi Communications Regulatory (MACRA) Director General, Godfrey Itaye, and two others are answering charges of fraud and abuse of office.
