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Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime

Malawi should rethink its broadcasting licence regime

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has over the past three months been revoking broadcasting licences and closing radio and television stations for delays in the remittance of broadcasting licence fees.  In 2022, MACRA revoked licences for six...

Call for entries for the 2023 MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards

Call for entries for the 2023 MISA Malawi Annual Media Awards

MISA Malawi is inviting interested paid up members to submit their published stories for the 2023 MISA Malawi annual media awards. The awards will be given out as part of the celebrations to mark the 2023 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) scheduled for Saturday, May 6 at...

MISA Malawi Chairperson receives ‘Women of Substance’ Award

MISA Malawi Chairperson receives ‘Women of Substance’ Award

MISA Malawi Chairperson Teresa Temweka Ndanga has received 'Women of Substance' Award for her exceptional leadership in the Media Sector. The Women of Substance Awards (WOSA) by Pan African Learning and Growth Network (PALGNET) honor and celebrate strong, powerful and...

Be innovative, Malawi community media outlets told

Be innovative, Malawi community media outlets told

Community media outlets in Malawi have been advised to be innovative by, among others, identifying, embracing and monetizing social media platforms utilized by their target groups. Media trainers Peter Deselaers of DW Akademie and Levi Katire of Namibia Community...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30