Macra says DStv service to resume by Friday
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) says it has agreed with MultiChoice Africa Holdings to resume Digital Satellite Television (DStv) services in the country this Friday.
Macra said in a statement signed by its director-general Daudi Suleman that the two parties met on Monday in Lilongwe and agreed that the service should resume.
He said: “On 4th September 2023 the parties met in Lilongwe and reached an agreement and understanding.”
Suleman further assured the public that the matter would be resolved in a manner that balances the interests of both parties and within the boundaries of the applicable law.
The development comes barely a week after Minister of Information and Digitisation Moses Kunkuyu ordered Macra to vacate an injunction it obtained against MultiChoice Malawi to effect price adjustments and give dialogue a chance.
Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) earlier urged Macra and MultiChoice Malawi to reolve the issue.
Cama executive director John Kapito said the dispute was having a negative effect on a certain sector of consumers which includes institutions such as hotels, among others.
The fall-out between Macra and Multichoice Africa Holdings saw the latter on August 8 2023 announcing the withdrawal of DStv services.
The decision came after the High Court of Malawi in Lilongwe issued an injunction in a matter between MultiChoice Malawi and Macra on the adjustment of DStv premiums.
Macra accused the service provider of flouting the law by not informing it about the review.
