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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>One of the country\u2019s media bodies MISA Malawi says it has noted with concern the revocation of Rainbow Television\u2019s licence by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority ( MACRA) over the failure by the institution to pay the annual fee.<\/p>\n

MISA Malawi chairperson Teresa Temweka Ndanga claims that the revocation is disturbing considering that there had been already negotiations between the two parties.<\/p>\n

Ndanga says at the time of licence revocation, Rainbow Television had paid, in two installments, almost half of the required amount but still MACRA decided to announce the revocation on the basis of the remaining amount.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile MISA Malawi does not condone default on broadcasting licence fees, we find the revocation of Rainbow Television\u2019s licence to be ill-timed and can easily be construed as an attempt by the government to silence critical voices.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis issue of unpaid licence fees could have easily been resolved through mutual negotiations,\u201d says Ndanga. She adds\u201d We advise media outlets in similar situation to engage the regulator before things get out of hand\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ndanga says the move by MACRA will automatically deny Malawians access to relevant information at this critical time President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration are championing implementation of the Access to Information law.<\/p>\n

She suggests that the decision will put Rainbow Television workers out of jobs at a time the government says it is determined to create more and more jobs.<\/p>\n

\u201cMISA Malawi believes that the best approach would have been for MACRA to engage the management of Rainbow Television and resolve the matter amicably.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that such a move would align with a number of the current administration\u2019s progressive policies including having a more open government for more informed citizenry and creation of more jobs. It would also help clear out the impression that the government has started systematic steps to suffocate the media and stifle freedom of expression\u201d says Ndanga. Meanwhile, MISA has appeared to MACRA rescind its decision and allow for progressive means of resolving the issue.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. One of the country\u2019s media bodies MISA Malawi says it has noted with concern the revocation of Rainbow Television\u2019s licence by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority ( MACRA) over the failure by the institution to pay the annual fee. 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