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Academic Sector Cybersecurity Conference

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

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Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies Trained on Cybersecurity

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

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Faith Based Leaders Trained on Cybersecurity

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

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Media Influencers Trained on Good Cyber Hygiene

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

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Women In Cyber Africa Conference

INFORMATION Malawi Information Pack  Download Press Release  DownloadA Call for Papers: Women in Cyber Conference Accomodation Details  Download Register HERE WOMEN IN CYBER AFRICA CONFERENCE BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP AND BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING” Days Hours Minutes Seconds ABOUT The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is hosting a Women In Cyber Africa Conference in Lilongwe at

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Capacity Building on Emerging Technologies and Cyber Laws in Malawi

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), in collaboration with the Judiciary and Malawi Law Society, recently conducted capacity building sessions on “Emerging Technologies and Cyber Laws” with technical assistance from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The training, led by Professor Tana Pistorius from the University of Auckland, focused on the impact of digital technologies on

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Child Online Protection in Malawi

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is working with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to create a national strategy for protecting children online in Malawi. This effort is mandated by the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act of 2016. MACRA recently held consultation meetings to gather input from stakeholders, including children and young people, to understand

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