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The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority (DPA), conducted a four-day Capacity Building Programme on Data Protection Training of Trainers in Lilongwe aimed at strengthening Malawi’s capacity to implement and enforce the Data Protection Act, 2024. Speaking during the opening of the programme, Head of Data Protection […]

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT) has conducted a cyber drill and cybersecurity awareness session at the National College of Information Technology (NACIT). According to the Head of MwCERT, Christopher Banda, the exercise aimed to strengthen students’ knowledge of cyber threats and safe practices when using digital platforms. “Students took part in practical activities

MACRA has stepped up its efforts to promote responsible digital behaviour among young people by engaging Roman Catholic youths from the Lilongwe Archdiocese on Digital Citizenship and Online Safety. The awareness session was held during the Lilongwe Archdiocese Youth Rally at Chayamba Secondary School in Kasungu District. The event brought together hundreds of youths aged

The Data Protection Authority (DPA), today engaged stakeholders in Lilongwe to get views on the proposed registration fees for Data Controllers and Data Processors of Significant Importance. Speaking during the consultation, Head of Data Protection, Counsel Daniel Chiwoni, said the consultations are aimed at ensuring stakeholders’ views are considered before the fees are introduced. “We

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in its role as the designated Data Protection Authority (DPA), held a stakeholder consultation meeting on draft data protection regulations at Mount Soche in Blantyre. The meeting aimed to provide a platform for stakeholders to engage on the proposed registration fees and contribute to the development of a fair

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT) recently hosted students from the Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College. The study tour was held under the theme “Cyber and Emerging Technologies in National Security and the Resilience of Critical Infrastructure as a Force Multiplier.” Speaking on behalf of MACRA, Patrick Musiyapo, Acting Director of Telecommunications,

The Data Protection Authority (DPA) engaged the Postal and Courier service providers in Blantyre to sensitize them on the Data Protection Act before enforcement of the law in the sector. During the meeting, the Authority highlighted the Data Protection principles and obligations of Postal and Courier services among others. Head of DPA Dan Chiwoni said

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT), hosted Computer Science students from LUANAR NRC Campus who visited the unit for an educational cybersecurity tour. The visit was aimed at providing practical exposure to the country’s cybersecurity operations and digital safety environment. The tour provided students with both technical and theoretical insights into various areas of

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa (C3SA), co-hosted a regional training on Domain Name System (DNS) abuse from 7th to 10th April 2026 at Sunbird Mount Soche hotel in Blantyre. The training was designed to sharpen participants’ understanding of how DNS abuse was being tackled

Bungwe la MACRA mothandizana ndi a Youth Net Counselling (YONECO) alangiza zakufunikira kogwirana manja poonetsetsa kuti ana ali otetezeka pamene akugwiritsa ntchito intaneti. Izi zinakambidwa pa sukulu ya Zomba Catholic Secondary pamwambo okumbukira malo otetezeka pa intaneti padziko lonse, womwe umakumbukiridwa pa 2 February chaka chilichonse, ndipo dziko la Malawi likuchita mwambowu kuyambira pa 23