Tag: macra

MACRA summons MBC for branding HRDC as terrorist group

Published on January 24, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has summoned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for hearing over a broadcast which referred to Human […]

Water woes hit Dwambadzi Rural Hospital

Published on January 9, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Nkhotakota District Health Office (DHO) has sent an SOS over Dwambadzi Rural Hospital water problems, saying the challenge is affecting […]

MACRA lifts suspension on issuance of radio frequency licences

Published on December 4, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has lifted a moratorium on insurance of radio frequency licences in the FM Band (87.5- […]

Airtel Malawi fined MK820 million by MACRA

Published on October 8, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has fined mobile service provider Airtel Malawi K820 million for failing to comply with […]

Court Lifts Phone-in Program Ban

Published on September 26, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

High court in Lilongwe has uplifted the ban by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) restricting media houses from hosting phone-in […]

Court to Rule on Phone-in Restraining Order

Published on September 16, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

High Court in Lilongwe is expected to deliver it’s ruling on Friday on the application for an interim interlocutory order […]

Misa Malawi sues MACRA for suspending phone-in programs

Published on September 11, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has dragged to court the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for suspending […]

MACRA Bans Live Broadcast

Published on August 6, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has banned media houses from carrying out live broadcast. This has been communicated through the […]

Analyst Questions Peace Forum Foundation

Published on August 2, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

Political analyst Andrew Mpesi has questioned formation of the Peace Forum Foundation, a grouping comprised of faith leaders aimed at […]

MACRA summons Zodiak Broadcasting Station over July 4 demonstrations coverage

Published on July 5, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has summoned Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) for covering live the July 4, 2019 demonstrations organized […]

Journalists Engages MISA-Malawi over Phone-in Program Ban, Macra Adamant on Reversing the Decision

Published on June 25, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Journalists in the country have called on Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) – Malawi Chapter to drag Malawi Communications […]

Chilima says has evidence on MRA,MACRA sponsoring DPP

Published on April 18, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dr. Saulos Chilima who is also the country’s Vice President has said he has enough […]

MACRA donates K25 million towards flood relief

Published on April 2, 2019 by Face of Malawi

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has donated relief items worth K25 million and K5 million going into logistics for […]

Malawi doing poorly on cyber-crime tracking

Published on February 12, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza The Malawi regulatory authority {MACRA} has conceded that the country is doing poorly on tracking down […]

Chilima promises to free MBC once voted into power

Published on December 18, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Newly elected President of the United Transformation (UTM) President Dr. Saulos Chilima has promised to free State controlled Malawi Broadcasting […]

Two arrested for demanding cash in free Mandatory SIM Card registration

Published on October 3, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Two people have been arrested for allegedly demanding cash from customers wishing to register their SIM Card in the ongoing […]

DPP denies receiving MK40 million from MRA for the party convention

Published on June 13, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has denied receiving donations from parastatals, private companies and individuals to help the party’s […]

MACRA Warns Broadcasters Over Sensationalized Stories

Published on June 6, 2018 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has cautioned broadcasters to avoid broadcasting sensationalized stories that cause panic to the public. Director […]