Tag: macra

MACRA Rolls Out National Addressing System to Boost Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services

Published on April 10, 2025 by Robert Ngwira

By: Andrew Mwanandiye Tembo The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced the rollout of the National Addressing System (NAS) […]

MACRA to roll out SIM card & mobile phone re-registration to deal with money fraud & cybercrimes

Published on March 24, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority-MACRA is set to roll-out a SIM card and mobile phone re-registration exercise to reduce money […]

MACRA warns learners against cyberbullying

Published on November 26, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Consumer Affairs Officer for Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Patience Nkombezi has warned students against acts of cyberbullying, saying […]

Armed thieves ransack Chinkhuti CDSS in Lilongwe, Items donated by MACRA stolen

Published on September 6, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching this publication indicates that armed thieves in the wee hours of Friday invaded Chinkhuti Community Day Secondary School […]

Macra decries the Cybersecurity Act compliance

Published on July 16, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says despite efforts to enforce the Cybersecurity Act in the […]

Ex-President Joyce Banda’s Facebook account recovered

Published on May 31, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Former President Dr. Joyce Banda who is also founder of Peoples Party(PP) has confirmed recovery of her facebook account which […]

MACRA launch construction of an Information communication and Technology laboratory

Published on May 20, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) today has launched the construction of an Information Communication and Technology laboratory at Lodjwa […]

MACRA approves the phasing out of airtime and data scratch cards

Published on April 26, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has finally approved the phasing out of physical airtime and data scratch cards. This […]

MACRA satisfied with frequency allocation exercise

Published on January 23, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Daudi Suleman, says the Authority is satisfied with the ongoing process of FM […]

Multichoice Malawi hikes DSTV subscription prices

Published on January 9, 2024 by Caleb Bokosi

Multichoice Malawi has announced an adjustment of its DSTV subscription effective 15 January 2024. According to the statement released by […]

MultiChoice announces resumption of DSTV services in Malawi

Published on December 6, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Multichoice Africa Holdings has announced resumption of DSTV service in Malawi following the conclusion of the court case involving the […]

MACRA withdraws licence renewal for Ankolo.com

Published on November 15, 2023 by Caleb Bokosi

Malawi Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has withdrawn the renewal of a Commercial Domestic Inter City Courier Licence issued to Ankolo.com for […]

Mobile money agents for TNM, Airtel to go on strike from November 5

Published on November 1, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Information sourced by this publication indicates that mobile money agents for Telkom Networks Malawi (TNM) Mpamba and Airtel money have […]

MACRA to revoke licenses for Access, Afrimax

Published on October 31, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Telecommunication services providers Access Communication and Afrimax risk having their licenses revoked, as they owe Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) […]

MACRA approves MultiChoice Malawi proposal to hike DSTV subscription fees

Published on September 11, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has finally approved the proposal by MultiChoice Malawi to raise subscription fees for its […]

Multichoice snubs MACRA on resumption of DSTV services

Published on September 11, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Multichoice Africa Holdings says the resumption of Dstv services in Malawi will depend on the outcome of the judicial dispute […]

MACRA, MultiChoice battle in court

Published on August 25, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Hearing of a case on the wrangle between MultiChoice Malawi and Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (Macra) on the adjustment of […]

High Court in Lilongwe Hears MultiChoice vs. Macra Case Over DStv Prices Premiums

Published on August 25, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court in Lilongwe is currently hearing a significant case involving MultiChoice Malawi and the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority […]