Multichoice withdrew its DSTV services from Malawi over hike in subscription prices

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Multichoice withdrew its DSTV services from Malawi over hike in subscription prices.

MultiChoice Africa, owners of the popular pay-TV platform, DStv, has announced the immediate withdrawal of its services in Malawi.

In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it was shutting down its operations in the East African country because of a court judgement which prevented it from increasing its subscription fees.

MAH would like to thank customers for their support over many years. MAH would also like to thank MCM for their professional conduct in supplying services to MAH over as many years.     

Customers are hereby, and with immediate effect, requested to halt payment for the DStv service. Customers who have already paid their new subscription for the DStv service will have those services honored until the current 30 day viewing cycle ends on or before 10 September 2023. From Wednesday, 9 August 2023, no new subscriptions or reconnections will be accepted.

DStv had upwardly reviewed the prices of its packages in the country, but the government stopped this and took the matter to court through the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).

MACRA secured an injunction from the High Court in Lilongwe prohibiting an adjustment to the DStv tariffs.

Not satisfied with this, MultiChoice has announced the withdrawal of DStv services in the country with “immediate effect,” according to the statement seen by Business Post.