Latest Telecoms News from Malawi
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....
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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....
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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....
Malawi awards third mobile firm licence for operations
Malawi's third cellular phone network company, G-Mobile, has been awarded a licence by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra), a body which regulates the communication sector, to start its operations in the country....
TNM introduces three mobile services to subscribers
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM), a mobile phone services provider, on Monday introduced three new mobile services to its subscribers....
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Zain Malawi launches Hotspots to access internet
Malawi’s leading mobile telecommunication company, Zain, on Wednesday announced the launch of hotspot service that offers wireless internet to enable its customers access the service where there is network coverage....
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Malawi introduces new digit numbering system for phone operators
Malawi's Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) on Friday announced a new nine digit numbering plan (NP) to be implemented by telephone operators starting in 2009, APA has learnt here....
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Malawi Expects 3rd Mobile Network in Q2 2009
Malawi's third mobile network, Globally Advanced Integrated Networks (Gain) says that it aims to launch its network in the second quarter of next year - subject to securing funding for the network rollout. ...
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Zain Malawi offers additional coverage sites to widen network
Zain Malawi, once known as Celtel Malawi, on Monday announced additional of nine coverage sites across the country in a bid to improve the quality and delivery of service to its over one million subscribers on its nationwide network....
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Malawi awards 3rd licence to mobile phone operator
Malawi’s Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), a body that regulates telecommunications in the country, has finally awarded an individual licence to Global Advanced Integrated Networks Limited (GAIN) to provide mobile (cellular) telecommunications services in the country....
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