Dancing, poetry, comedy, drama and speeches were top of the bill as Nkhotakota Community Radio celebrated its 10th anniversary since it started broadcasting in 2003. Hundreds of people including politicians such as People’s Party (PP) shadow parliamentarian for Nkhotakota Central, Clement Stambuli and Pastor Brown Mpinganjira (Minister of Information and Civic Education), who was guest […]
Malawi has a new radio station officially on the air. Ufulu Radio which was given licence to operate by the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (Macra) has started broadcasting. The radio ownership is linked to President Joyce Banda’s family. It joins radio stations broadcasting on FM including those owned by former president Bakili Muluzi, Joy FM and the […]
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has urged broadcasters that will be covering live political rallies to refrain from fuelling violence by ensuring that abusive expressions and obscene language by politicians or their supporters are taken off air. The regulator further says broadcasters should always ensure that they are complying with the conditions of their broadcasting […]
The mandatory registration of SIM cards countrywide commences this year, Malawi Regulatory Authority (Macra) has revealed. SIM is an abbreviation for Subscriber Identity Module. A SIM card is a valuable memory card, which stores all the information on your phone, like pictures, videos, and music and contact numbers. The registration will kick-start once relevant legal framework […]
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Brown Mpinganjira, has said government is committed to supporting projects carried out by various stakeholders to promote ICT in the country. The minister made the remarks Monday at St. Mary’s Girls Secondary School in Zomba when he commissioned Malawi TV White Spaces (TV WS) pilot project for rural broadband connectivity. He […]
Last week political party spokespersons well falling over themselves, trying to explain why Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s (Macra) recent study concluded that the ruling People’s Party (PP) is the most covered political party on Malawi airwaves. PP’s Hophmally Makande opined that the findings simply reflected that his party was the most active than the rest. […]
Capital Radio Malawi (LTD) is bitter with the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s failure to recognize, encourage and measure correctly the contribution the radio is making in reaching out to a niche and equally important segment of the population. Meanwhile, the station has thanked advertisers and loyal listeners for their continued support in the wake of […]
Telekom Networks Malawi Limited (TNM) has faulted Malawi Communications Act and operating licence for lacking procedures to govern licences’ renewal and process as is the case with other jurisdictions. TNM’s stance comes at the time it is waiting for the renewal of its licence for the second time which expires on 26thAugust, 2014. TNM Head […]
The latest radio listenership figures released by Malawi’s telecoms regulator, MACRA that put Zodiak Broadcasting Station 33% ahead of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is good news for Malawi democracy, just as it provides a good case that reforms at MBC are well overdue. Zodiak should be congratulated for the strides they have made on Malawi’s […]
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA says privately-owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) has emerged the most-listened to radio station in Malawi beating the state-run Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). MACRA conducted the survey in 2012 in 19 districts and each radio – that has been airing for over one year – was rated on its own. In listenership […]
Lilongwe-based television network, Luso TV has pledged to change the way Malawian watch and relate to the small screen. Luso TV was among several TV and radio stations that were licensed by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) last month. The other notable awardees include Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), who will roll out Zodiak TV […]
Zodiak Broadcasting Station, Malawi’s most listened to private radio station has brushed aside speculations that it is facing logistical problems to roll out its television programmes. The media house’s managing director Gospel Kazako told Nyasa Times that they are working round the clock to make sure they deliver good Television coverage. “We don’t have any […]
Malawi lawmakers on Monday approved the implementation of the most feared gadget known as Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System known as ‘spy machine after unanimously adopting a report from the House’s Committee on Media and Communications which supported the system. The Committee report of the CIRMS was tabled in the House during the last meeting […]
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) said it has received tens of applications for broadcasting licences. Macra Director General Charles Nsaliwa said the applications which followed after the regulator called for them is a good sign that the broadcasting sector will easily migrate to digital transmission and reception. “We have received 19 radio applications and […]
Multichoice Malawi, a digital television services provider, has admitted that it did not follow the law and procedures in launching GOtv, according to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra). Macra has since issued a warning against the company for rolling out GOtv services without authorization and licence contrary to Section 46 of the Communications Act. […]
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) revoked the broadcasting licence it issued to Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural group. Mulhako wa Alhomwe was formed by former president late Bingu wa Mutharika on October 25 2008 to promote the Lhomwe culture in Malawi. According to the statement, signed by Macra’s chairperson Martha Kwataine and director general Charles Nsaliwa, Mulhakho […]
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has given Galaxy FM radio station 14 days to resume transmission or else have its licence revoked. The Lilongwe-based radio station, owned by Duwa Mutharika Mubaira, daughter to former Malawi President late Bingu wa Mutharika has been off-air for over a month due to accrued debts to various firms […]
Reports reaching Nyasa Times indicate that prominent sheikhs in Malawi early last week stormed offices of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) demanding an immediate withdraw of a fine it imposed on the country’s only Islamic radio station, Radio Islam for unprofessional conduct. Macra had recently slapped Radio Islam with a $625 (about K260, 000) fine for denigrating […]