The Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA), a body which regulates functions of the communication sector in the country, revoked a broadcasting licence for Joy Radio, owned by former Malawi President Bakili Muluzi, for failing to operate within the communications provisions.
The radio’s management coordinator Joseph Chapuma confirmed to APA on Saturday that they have received a letter from MACRA on Friday afternoon telling them to discontinue broadcasting for failing to operate within the provisions of the communications act.
"We have been told to close the radio therefore we would soon make an announcement to the nation to inform them about the development and the closure of the radio station," he said.
He added that the management is taking the matter to court through its lawyer Ralph Kasambara to challenge MACRA on the decision.
Recently Joy Radio and state-owned Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation (MBC) were told, through Media Council of Malawi (MCM), to withdraw some of their programs mainly those which had political and personal attacks.
Saturday 18 October 2008
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