MACRA gets injunction stopping Multichoice Malawi’s new DStv tariffs hike

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court in Blantyre has granted the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) a stay order against new DStv tariffs by Multichoice Malawi (MCM) pending Judicial review on the same.

In a statement signed by MACRA Director General Daud Suleiman, the injunction stops MCM from making any changes or modifications to DSTV tariffs, including those outlined in their letter dated July 17, 2023.

The injunction will remain in effect until the ongoing judicial review case number 1 of 2023, which Multichoice Malawi initiated against MACRA.

“It is important to note that any attempt by MCM to implement tariff changes or adjustments during this period will be a violation of the court order and could result in legal consequences. Therefore, the DSTV tariffs will remain unchanged until the conclusion of the matter.

“MACRA is dedicated to creating a fair and transparent regulatory environment for all stakeholders in the communications sector,” reads part of the statement.

The development has excited many MCM customers arguing that a tariff hike is unjustifiable amid economic challenges Malawians are currently growing through.

Multichoice Malawi’s DStv tariff hike was expected to go up effective August 1, 2023.

MCM is yet to respond to the court order.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.