Anti Corruption Bureau Halts Purchase of National Revenue Assurance System in Malawi
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) tendered for a replacement to the existing national RA system.
Former Malawi Comms Regulator Accused of Corruption
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Godfrey Itaye, who is said to have made nepotistic appointments whilst Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority.
Malawi RA Program Accused of Spying and Nepotism
It is alleged the revenue assurance system deployed by Malawi’s regulator can be used to spy on phone users.
Malawi CDR ‘Spy Machine’ Coming Soon
Malawi’s telecoms regulator announces the implementation of a national consolidated CDR database, following years of argument with privacy campaigners and telcos.
Ghana to Audit International Revenues
The National Communication Authority (NCA) of Ghana has announced it will conduct revenue assurance audits based on CDRs provided by the country’s six telecoms operators;…
RA vs Privacy: Malawi Row Continues
As previously reported on talkRA Malawi’s regulator is imposing a ‘revenue assurance’ system on its operators, even though the operators insist it infringes customer privacy….
Malawi: Making RA a Human Rights Issue
In a previous post I highlighted the plans of Malawi’s regulator to implement a controversial new ‘spy’ system for the purpose of revenue assurance, amongst…
Malawi’s Regulator Implements Technology for RA… or to Spy?
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) is reportedly buying equipment to check call records of all phone subscribers in Malawi, despite protests from operators and…