By Chisomo Phiri
Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu has asked the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) to vacate the injunction that was obtained against MultiChoice Malawi to effect price adjustments.
A letter that we have seen from the government says while government appreciates the independence of the regulatory body, it has become necessary for MACRA to seek direction from the ministry.
“I, therefore, directMacra to take immediate steps to restore the status quo prior to the time when it
obtained injunctive relief so that efforts to resolve the matter can take place in earnest and outside the yoke of litigation,” reads part of the order.
Speaking to 247 Malawi News, Kunkuyu confirmed issuing the order but refused to shed more light, arguing its an order to MACRA l.
“Its an order to MACRA and we expect MACRA to respect the order,” he said.
MACRA, through a court injunction, prohibited the satellite television service provider from hiking DSTV tariffs.
This did not down well with company, which eventually resolved to terminate its DSTV services in Malawi.
According to Multichoice, the court order made business impossible in the country, hence the decision to exit the market.
Meanwhile,John Kapito, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director, has commended government for the move.
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