Malawi freedom of expression threatened: Macra bans radio phone-in programs, summons Ufulu radio for hearing

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has suspended radio phone in programs, warning the organization would not hesitate to invoke regulatory sanctions to any broadcaster that deliberately breaches the law. Macra director general Godfrey Itaye said the broadcaster watchdog has come to this conclusion after noting the conduct of some broadcasters who, he says, indulge themselves […]

SRFA halts Ufulu FM from covering Chitetezo Mbaula league decider

There was drama at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday when the Southern Region Football Association (SRFA) abruptly stopped Ufulu FM from covering live a Chitetezo Mbaula League deciding match involving Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve and Ntopwa United. Commentator for Ufulu FM, Foster Mkwamba, got into the stadium and got on air to cover live the mouth […]

Joy Radio, TV faces financial crisis: Ufulu Radio in job cuts  

Private owend Joy radio and television stations is facing financial crisis  with accumulated K30-million debt in wage bill, Nyasa Times can reveal. Employees at the two institutions operating under Joy Media Group have gone five months without being paid their salaries due to financial constraints with debtors haunting the institution for unsettled debts. The institution […]

Ufulu Radio linked to JB hits Malawi airwaves

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 […]