Tag: macra

Galaxy FM staff living in fear after naming and shaming Capitol hill alleged looters

Published on October 21, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Staff at Galaxy FM that had gone ballistic Sunday afternoon naming and shaming alleged culprits in the Capitol Hill looting […]

Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) still winning

Published on September 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The privately-owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) has emerged the most-listened to radio station in Malawi beating the state-run Malawi Broadcasting […]

Malawi MPs endorses ‘spy’ machine

Published on June 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi lawmakers on Monday approved the implementation of the most feared gadget known as Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System known […]

MACRA accusing Multichoice of rolling out GOTV without following the proper channels

Published on June 20, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Multichoice Malawi reps keep a tight lid on issues surrounding their GO TV license, following a warning issued by the […]

Galaxy FM given 14 days to resume broadcasting

Published on May 14, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

(MACRA) has given Galaxy FM radio station 14 days to resume transmission or else have its licence revoked. The Lilongwe-based […]

Malawi encourages girls to embark on ICT careers

Published on May 2, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi, through the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), has expressed its commitment to involving girls in the ICT sector. In […]

Malawi Telecoms Regulator Justifies Phone Tariff Rises Blames Devaluation

Published on March 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Macra, ­Malawi’s telecoms regulator has come out in defense of the recent phone tariff hikes imposed by the mobile networks […]

Macra to chair regional regulators’ association

Published on March 15, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (Macra) will this month host the Communication Regulators Association of Southern Africa (Crasa) during which the […]

Parliament media committee approves the controversial spy machine

Published on February 16, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Media and Communications committee of Parliament has recommended the implementation of the Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System (Cirms) machine, […]

30 apply for broadcasting licences

Published on February 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has received 30 broadcasting bids from various individuals and organisations for possible licensing. Disclosing […]

Govt pays up K24bn fuel arrears

Published on February 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi government through Mera, has squared the K24 billion debt it owed fuel companies, raising hopes that the price of […]

Chanco Radio and TV to start operating soon

Published on February 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The mother college of the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, will soon roll out a radio and television station, senior […]

Joyce Banda takes masikono to Capital Radio… Bribes chief reporter Timothy Kateta with K4.8milliom…. Currently with Moses Kunkuyu in China

Published on January 23, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

In her continued effort to silence critical journalists and buying positive publicity, President Joyce Banda has invaded Capital Radio and […]

Kunkuyu in MACRA recruitment imbroglio, minister caught lying on Nsaliwa appointment

Published on December 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s Information and Civic Education Minister Moses Kunkuyu has embroiled himself in a recruitment controversy involving Macra director-general (DG) Charles […]

MACRA calls for consumer awareness on mobile service delivery

Published on December 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority-MACRA says there is need for more consumer awareness on the services provided by mobile operators […]

Why Undule Mwakasungula cannot support the January demos

Published on December 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Martha Kwataine and Undule Mwakasungula cannot support the demonstrations being planned by John Kapito to lament the high cost of […]

Macra appeals on ‘spy machine’

Published on October 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has taken the Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management Systems (CIRMS), popularly known as the “spy […]

Court stops Macra ‘spy machine’

Published on September 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has been stopped from going ahead with its K2.1 billion ‘spy machine’ project because it […]