By Chrissy Nkumba
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has ordered Angaliba Television and Radio stations to cease broadcastings until the issue of outstanding licences fees is resolved.
This follows the renewal of Angalibas’ Television and Radio licences in 2021.
In a statement which Maravi Post has in possession signed by Macra’s Director General Daud Suleman the renewal was subject to Angaliba paying MACRA the outstanding licence fees, before 11th January 2022.
“MACRA directed Angaliba to be off-air until the fees were fully paid to have its licences renewed unconditionally “, reads part of the statement
The statement also states that Angaliba made some payments towards the outstanding fees but disputed the amount owing to MACRA
MACRA says while reconciliation between MACRA and Angaliba were underway to ascertain the exact amount due to MACRA, Angaliba resumed its transmissions, contrary to MACRA ‘s directive.
“MACRA summoned Angaliba to a hearing on 6th June 2022 and following the hearing MACRA has issued an order directing Angaliba Television and Angaliba radio to cease broadcasting within 24hours from 14th June 2022” , reads the statement
Recently, MACRA also pounced on private owned, Rainbow Television on similar circumstances
