The exercise of media freedom in Malawi divides opinions, at a time when licenses for two more radio stations have just been revoked. These are Power FM and Dziko FM, two radio stations private radio stations that saw their transmissions interrupted due to non-payment of the annual transmission license. The two radio stations join nine other radio and television stations, which were also banned from transmitting their content for the same reason. Media experts are applauding the enforcement of a law that has long been unenforced, while others are concerned that it is an attempt to silence press freedom. MACRA communications manager Zamdziko Mankhambo defends the measure, stating that the regulatory body is acting within the law. For Zamdziko Mankhambo, radio and television are regulated industries and non-compliance with the precepts is punishable The regulatory body plans to revoke at least 23 broadcasting licenses by the end of the year and recover more than 100,000 dollars in the hands of debtors. Malawi has a total of 95 licensed radio and television stations. Suleman, explained the two media institutions recently closed may request, in the future, a new license to broadcast the content. broadcast, claiming that the measure can be interpreted as a violation of freedom of expression in the country. Last month, these two organizations appealed to the Assembly of the Republic to intercede with the government not to close the media, as it was an attack to the right to information. (RM Blantyre)Source:Rádio Moçambique Online
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