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Govt to repeal oppressive media law
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] President Joyce Banda announced on Friday, May 18 2012, that her government will repeal a piece of legislation that was meant to oppress the media which was being championed by the late president Bingu wa Mutharika. 21 May 2012 12:06
Govt calls for unbiased 'spy machine' debate
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Newly appointed information minister of Malawi, Moses Kunkuyu has said that if there has to be an unbiased debate over the controversial Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System (CIRMS), the media and all those involved have to stop calling it a 'spy machine'. 17 May 2012 12:22


Across Africa with two smartphones
[Craig Neill] When two friends decided to go on a motorcycle tour around Southern Africa, they filmed it on their Apple iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S2 smartphones and produced a documentary of their adventure. 14 May 2012 10:23
Google launches African News Innovation Challenge
With the assistance of generous sponsors, Google has announced the launch of a new US$1 million African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC) to help African journalism flourish in the digital age. 10 May 2012 14:26
MTL rebrands service after WiMAX launch
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL), a telecommunications services provider has repackaged and rebranded its consumer internet access services soon after unveiling a new wireless access technology that provides customers with broadband services an IP based Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX). 8 May 2012 14:37
MTN Group's subscriber base strengthens
MTN Group recorded 170 573 000 subscribers at 31 March 2012. This is a 3,7% increase for the quarter from 164 501 000 subscribers recorded at 31 December 2011. The group delivered a satisfactory performance notwithstanding continued high levels of competition in key markets. 7 May 2012 12:00
Court stops 'spy machine'
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The High Court judge in Malawi has stopped the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) from using the Consolidated ICT Regulatory System (CIRMS) which has been dubbed as the 'spy machine' by locals. 7 May 2012 09:47
Broadband wireless access review in June
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Stakeholders and policymakers in the ICT industry will, at a workshop next month, review the status of broadband wireless access (BWA) and determine the roadmap and roll-out strategies for the new broadband and mobile systems in their respective countries. 7 May 2012 09:23
MISA-Malawi wants repeal of media laws
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-Malawi) has asked government to consider repealing all laws that are inconsistent with the constitution and those considered as an insult to the media fraternity in Malawi. 4 May 2012 13:20
Still time to commemorate World Press Freedom Day
Thousands of newspapers worldwide will commemorate World Press Freedom Day tomorrow, 3 May 2012, by publishing thoughtful editorial and provocative advertising materials from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). There is still time to join them. 2 May 2012 14:08
Banda asked to investigate MACRA over MML licence
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Steven Nhlane, editor of the Malawi News has asked president Joyce Banda to investigate the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) after the high court in Blantyre ordered the regulator to pay Malawi Mobile Limited (MML) a sum of US$66 million for breach of contract last week. 2 May 2012 12:29
SA mobile prices among the highest in Africa
[Craig Wilson] A new research study has found that SA has some of the least affordable prepaid mobile tariffs on the continent and is falling behind many of its neighbours because of high wholesale call rates between operators. 13 Apr 2012 09:52
Loeries expand into Africa with new category
A new category for the 2012 Loeries, 'Rest of Africa and the Middle East', will be officially launched on Thursday 19 April 2012 at 6pm at the Sierra Lounge, 2nd Floor, Yaya Centre, Argwings Khodek Road in Nairobi, Kenya. 5 Apr 2012 12:08
Ugandans get free access to Wikipedia
[Walter Wafula] Ugandans who subscribe to Orange Uganda's network can now access Wikipedia for free, according to the company publicist, Patience Tindyebwa. 4 Apr 2012 13:51

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