ACB on MACRA’s neck, halts procurement of Revenue Assurance System

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has stopped the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) from procuring Revenue Assurance System for monitoring operations of telecommunications companies.

This has been confirmed through a letter dated July 22, 2022 signed by ACB Deputy Director General Elia Bodole addressed to MACRA Director General Daud Suleman seen by this publication.

“…the Anti-Corruption Bureau has instituted an investigation in respect of a suspected offence under the Corrupt Practices Act,” reads part of the notice.

Macra spokesperson Zadziko Makhambo has confirmed of the development, saying the authority will not challenge the order.

Below is the statement;