The World Radiocommunications Conference is a quadrennial event where the world dedicates a whole month to deliberate and plan the use of Radio Frequency Spectrum in the world. The radio frequency spectrum is an essential resource that is critical for…
Government, through the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority, has embarked on a project to revive 154 dysfunctional postal agencies across the country. MACRA’s Deputy Director of Postal Services Burnet Namacha said postal services are the basic and most affordable means of…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is warning against the illegal use of spectrum in the country. This follows completion of an upgrading exercise on the spectrum monitoring sites which have been increased to 19 from five stations across the…
Malawi is set to benefit from the decision made by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for developing countries like to recover costs which they incur when they receive, process and deliver international mail on behalf of origin countries. The reform…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has pledged to continue creating a conducive environment for the enjoyment of media freedom and strengthening of democracy. Addressing a regional conference on Media Freedom and Democracy organized by Media Institute of Southern Africa…
Malawi has been elected as vice chair for CRASA ICT Universal Access and Service Committee (UASC). Zambia is chairing the committee. Addressing the meeting MACRA’s Head of USF Emily Lungu thanked members for electing Malawi as it’s vice saying it…
Communication Regulators Association for Southern Africa (CRASA) says Information and Communication Technology (ICT) regulators are working tirelessly to achieve Universal Access (UA) in the region. Speaking in Salima district at a project management training for UA managers in the region,…
MACRA is among stakeholders engaged in dialogue with various stakeholders on conflict management in the face of demonstrations and court battles. The Authority recently held a meeting with secretary generals (SGs)of various parties in the country. Addressing the meeting, MACRA’s…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has fined Airtel Malawi Limited the sum of MK500 million for failing to comply with the minimum local shareholding requirements. Further to this The Authority also imposed a fine of MK20 million for every 14…
The government of Malawi through the digital Malawi project is set to carry out an ICT gap analysis study with technical assistance from the Commonwealth Technologies Organization (CTO). Speaking at a stakeholders meeting with the country’s postal and telecommunication sector,…
