The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to address recent increases in mobile data bundle tariffs.
The consumer advocacy group is demanding immediate regulatory intervention to curb what it describes as excessive pricing by local telecommunications providers.
US President Donald Trump has recently threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from countries that levy digital services taxes on American companies, setting a July 4 deadline for compliance.
The dispute centers on the affordability of digital connectivity in Malawi, where rising data costs are increasingly seen as a barrier to economic participation.
CAMA’s intervention signals growing frustration among users who argue that current pricing structures are unsustainable for the average consumer.
This development occurs against a backdrop of heightened global scrutiny on digital taxation and connectivity costs.
US President Donald Trump has recently threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from countries that levy digital services taxes on American companies, setting a July 4 deadline for compliance.