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Case of DStv tariff adjustment drags on as High Court extends MultiChoice Malawi’s temporary stay of injunction

August 5, 2023

* MultiChoice Africa Holdings is unable to revert to the old DStv tariffs * Claiming that reversing the tariffs would cause damage to its business and operations in Malawi and several other countries By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi has been granted an extension to their temporary stay of injunction against Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) that was issued on July 31 for a period of 4 days that expired on Friday, August 4. The extension is up to Monday,…

MultiChoice Malawi distances itself from DStv tariff adjustment; Challenges MACRA’s court injunction

August 1, 2023

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* Says it is puzzled since MACRA is aware that the company does not offer DStv service * But MultiChoice Africa Holdings, who had already effected the price increase on their systems * Thus MultiChoice was forced to look to the courts for assistance which has been granted in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi maintains that it does not offer DStv service and therefore does not set or adjust the tariffs as the company is not an agent…

MACRA granted injunction stopping MultiChoice from effecting DStv tariff adjustment

July 29, 2023

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* To remain in effect until the ongoing judicial review is concluded — which Multichoice Malawi initiated against MACRA * Any attempt to implement tariff changes or adjustments during this period will be a violation of the court order and could result in legal consequences By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has obtained an interim injunction from the High Court in Blantyre, which This injunction prohibits Multichoice Malawi from making any changes or modifications to DSTV tariffs,…

CFTC case to refund Airtel Malawi Plc K2.1bln goes back to Court

July 28, 2023

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* CFTC was given 14 days to refund the funds but the Commission an extension of time within which to repay the money * Whilst awaiting the hearing of application for a stay on the ruling scheduled for August 7 By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), which was ordered by the High Court Civil Division on July 12 to refund Airtel Malawi Plc the K2,113,099,006 which the Commission imposed on the mobile phone service provider…

Nankhumwa risks being sued for K100m if Jappie Mhango’s name is not removed in civil case against DPP

July 22, 2023

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Jappie Mhango, who served as Health Minister in Mutharika’s administration * Also demands public notice to be published in any newspaper of daily circulation * Informing the public that he has erroneously and without instructions from Mhango filed an application on his behalf * In seeking nullification of the resolution made at the DPP’s National Governing Council on July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament for Rumphi North, Jappie Mhango is demanding that his name should be removed…

High Court orders CFTC to refund Airtel K2.1bln it fined for unfair trading practices

July 12, 2023

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* Upholds that Airtel was in breach of section 43(1)(g) of the Consumer and Fair Trade Act (CFTA) should cease and desist from engaging in unconscionable conduct * Urges relevant authorities to expedite the enactment of the revised repealing the existing CFTA * We will respect the decision of the court and will comply with the same—CFTC * Our legal team is in the process of reviewing the decision to advise on the appropriate way forward By Duncan Mlanjira…

Bushiri’s extradition case adjourned to July 10

May 31, 2023

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Bushiri and his wife attract huge attention on arrival at the court * The state ambushed us because they served us with a list of six witnesses—Bushiri’s lawyer Wapona Kita * We came prepared but we heard it in court that the state will parade just one witness who will adopt the rest of the witness statements By Twimepoki Mangani, Mana Chief Resident Magistrate, Madalitso Chimwaza has adjourned Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s extradition case to July 10, 2023 to allow…

Lord Chief Justice for England and Wales to arrives in Malawi tomorrow

May 31, 2023

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* His visit will explore areas of mutual collaboration with key interlocutors in the judicial sector * As Commonwealth sister nations, we believe the UK and Malawi can learn a lot from each other * On the dispensation of justice and fostering the rule of law in a democracy By Duncan Mlanjira The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon — Head of the Judiciary of England and Wales and the President of the Courts…

23-year-old Kenyan lady has her money gift worth million of Shillings forfeited to government

May 26, 2023

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* After it was established that the gift was the product of money laundering * Sent by billionaire Marc De Mesel, a Belgian YouTube crypto personality * Who did not explain or disclose the source of the money Maravi Express The High Court in Kenya has allowed the government to confiscate a Sh102 million love gift that was sent to a 23-year-old student named Felista Nyamathira Njoroge by her billionaire boyfriend who is abroad. A report by Nation Media…

High Court orders MLS to take disciplinary action on lawyer Kadzipatike for illegal sale of seized assets and lying under oath

May 18, 2023

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* The conduct of the two officers is of a criminal natures should not be condoned as these are officers of the Court * The abuse of Court processes to pursue selfish criminal ends is gross and uncouth * It undermines the power of the Courts to settle disputes justly and makes a mockery of the whole justice system * It calls to question the integrity of the lawyers, courts and the legal profession at large By Duncan Mlanjira…