Parliament summons MACRA, Multichoice over withdrawal of DSTV services

The Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information and Communications has summoned Multichoice Malawi, Ministry of Information and Malawi Regulatory Authority (MACRA) over the withdrawal of DSTV services in the country.

Chairperson for the committee Susan Dosi has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to Dosi, the aim of the meeting is to understand the reasons that have led to the standoff.

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,16th August 2023 and will be on camera.

Clerk of Parliament Ian Mwenye has also confirmed of the development in a statement made available to this publication.

MultiChoice Africa Holdings has withdrawn DStv services to Malawi following the High Court injunction in the matter between MultiChoice Malawi and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).