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The Malawi Communications Authority held its final child online protection training of trainers’ workshop in Blantyre on 24th November. The aim of the regional training is to equip stakeholders with necessary knowledge and skills to train others on how to protect children from online risks and harm. In her opening remarks, the International Telecommunications Union’s […]

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) took the Child online protection (COP) training of trainers to Mzuzu on the 22nd of November. In her opening remarks, MACRA’s Broadcasting Manager Matilda Kanjeri emphasized the need for every individual to protect children and young adults from any form of online exploitation. The training attracted participants from Malawi

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) on 20th November 2023, conducted a series of trainer of trainers training on how to protect children from online risks and harm. The trainers of trainers training aimed at equipping stakeholders with necessary knowledge and skills to train others on how to protect children online. Opening the training on

A high-profile Commonwealth Secretariat Symposium For Judges on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence in Malawi was officially opened in Mangochi on Monday, 6th November 2023. Speaking when he officially opened the symposium, Chief Justice of the Republic of Malawi Hon. Rizine Mzikamanda, said technology helps society achieve a lot in the shortest time possible and, therefore,

From 17th to 19th October 2023, Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) hosted a training workshop on the Budapest Convention support to the legislative reform on cybercrime and electronic evidence. The ceremony was opened by the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Malawi His Excellency Rune Skinnebach who stated that the EU developed a coherent

On August 24th, 2023, the Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT) hosted a cybersecurity conference tailored for the academic sector. This significant event was conducted in partnership with the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN). During the opening ceremony, Dr. Father Henry Saidi, the Board Director of MACRA, underscored the paramount importance of collaboration in

In its endeavor to ensure a safe cyberspace for all, MACRA held a capacity-building workshop for heads and management of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the country. The workshop was held under the theme “Impact of social media and Cyber Security for organizations. Speaking at the 2-day workshop the Principal Secretary in the

The Minister of Information and Digitalization Hon.Moses Kunkuyu KalongaShawa has urged the faith-based community through its leadership to embrace the cyberspace and practice good cyber hygiene. Hon.Moses Kunkuyu KalongaShawa was the Guest of Honour at a cyber security and digitization workshop for faith leaders which was organized by MACRA. In his remarks the MACRA Director

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT) held an interface meeting with the Malawi Education Research Network (MAREN) as a way of enhancing collaboration between the two institutions. The two institutions discussed how MAREN can champion the coordination of the formation of the academic sectoral CERT. Speaking at the meeting which was held at Malawi

MACRA held a  Media Influencers workshop in Lilongwe, under the theme “Impact and responsibilities” The MACRA Board Chairperson Dr. Stanley Khaila called on the media influencers to be responsible when posting online. “MACRA is mandated through the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act to ensure that all users of ICT services are protected and this includes