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Telecoms news from Malawi
Malawi Finally Cancels G-Mobile Operating License
Malawi's telecoms regulator has won the final stage in cancelling the mobile operator license it had awarded to G-Mobile. ...more.
Malawi Regulator Defends Recent Phone Tariff Rises
Malawi's telecoms regulator, Macra has defended recent price rises imposed by the mobile networks. ...more.
Mobile Money Helps To Address Food Shortages In Malawi
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has joined forces with the Government of Malawi and the mobile network opertator, Airtel to launch a cash transfer programme to help more than 100,000 people affected by food shortages in central and southern Malawi. ...more.
Airtel Malawi Upgrades Network to HSPA+ Capabilities
Airtel Malawi has launched an upgrade of its 3G network to support HSPA+ download speeds. ...more.
Malawi Regulator Ordered to Compensate Mobile Network for License Cancellation
Malawi's telecoms regulator, Macra has been ordered to make a payment of US$66 million to Malawi Mobile in compensation for cancelling its mobile license. ...more.
Telekom Networks Malawi Breaks Off Takeover Talks
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) says that it has broken off talks with a mystery suitor -- rumoured to be South Africa's Vodacom -- who had offered to buy a large stake in the company. ...more.
Vodacom May be Telekom Networks Malawi's Mystery Suitor
South Africa's Vodacom is reported to be in talks about taking a stake in Malawi's dominant telco, Telekom Networks Malawi (TMN). ...more.
Telekom Networks Malawi Says In Talks With New Investor
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) says that the company has received an expression of interest from and entered into discussions, with a potential -- unnamed -- strategic equity partner. ...more.
New Malawi Mobile Network Plans $270 Million Investment
Malawi's newest, and fourth mobile network, Celcom has outlined plans to invest US$270 million in deploying their new network infrastructure, and will specifically target the rural markets. ...more.
Malawi Mobile Network to Sue Over Bribery Claims
Malawi's oft-delayed mobile network operator, G-Mobile says that it will sue the country's Minister of Information Symon Vuwa Kaunda after he alleged that the company tried to bribe him to get reductions in fines from the telecoms regulator. ...more.
C-Mobile Reported to Have Replaced Local Director
Lebanon based holding company, Comium Malawi, also known as C-mobile which was recently awarded a mobile operator license in Malawi through a front company is reported to have sacked its local director, ...more.
Bharti Airtel's recently acquired network in Malawi - formerly Zain Malawi - has launched a 3G network, according to reports in the local news media. ...more.
Malawi Cancels the Mobile License Held by G-Mobile
The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is reported to have finally cancelled the mobile license it granted to Global Advanced Integrated Networks (G-Mobile) after it missed numerous deadlines to launch its network. ...more.
G Mobile Promises to Launch Malawi's 3rd Network by Year-End
Malawi's long delayed third mobile network, G-Mobile has reiterated its plans to launch its network before the end of this year and has already spent US$25 million on its network. ...more.
Malawi Operator Fined for Missing Rollout Deadline
Malawi's Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has fined the country's third mobile network, G Mobile for failing to deploy its network as per its license conditions. ...more.
Malawi Regulator Divided Over 4th Mobile License Tender
Malawi's Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) is reported to be split over an application for the country's fourth mobile operating license from Comium Malawi which has links to President Bingu wa Mutharika's daughters. ...more.
Malawi Threatens to Revoke License of 3rd Network Operator
South Africa's Beryl Telecoms has reportedly engaged Telkom SA to take over the management of the Malawi's delayed 3rd mobile network operator, G-Mobile. The operator itself is under threat of losing its license if it doesn't launch its network by the 12th April. ...more.
Zain Malawi Accused of Evading Import Duties
Zain Malawi has been accused of evading import taxes after a local newspaper found that import declarations were being changed without notifying the customs officials. ...more.
World Bank Approves Funding to Extend Affordable Communications Services
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$151 million to extend access to affordable communications services to Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. ...more.
Malawi Regulator in Dispute with Zain Over High Phone Costs
Malawi's Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) and the local arm of Zain have clashed over plans to lower phone tariffs in the country. ...more.
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