MACRA Shutdown Power 101 FM, Dziko FM

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has revoked Content Licences for Power FM 101 and Dziko FM for failure to pay annual licence fees.

Macra Director General Daud Suleman said in a statement that as of October 18 2022, which was the deadline for payment as Power FM 101 and Dziko FM owed Macra K31.745 million and K37.64 million, respectively in outstanding fees.

Suleman said the revocation of the licences will be effective 30 days from October 19, 2022, the date of receipt by Power FM 101 and Dziko FM, of the notification from Macra revoking their licences.

“The revocation of the licences will be effective 30 days from 19th October, 2022 the date of receipt by Power FM 101 and Dziko FM, of the notification from MACRA revoking their licences,” Suleman said.

Suleman further highlighted that Angaliba has fully paid outstanding fees for Angaliba Television and Angaliba Radio and their licences have been renewed.

“The following licensees have also fully paid their outstanding fees; MIJ FM, Voice of Livingstonia, Chisomo Radio and Ndirande FM,” he added.