Why did the Competition Tribunal dismiss the case (IR194mar22) involving e-media investment, Multichoice, and the Competition Commission?

The Competition Tribunal dismissed the case involving e-media investment, Multichoice, and the Competition Commission because the evidence presented by the Competition Commission was found to be insufficient to prove that the merger between e-media investment and Multichoice would substantially prevent or lessen competition in the market. The Tribunal concluded that the Commission failed to establish a prima facie case against the merger, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The Competition Tribunal found that the Competition Commission did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that Multichoice had engaged in anti-competitive conduct. Specifically, the Tribunal found that the Commission had not established that Multichoice had abused its dominance in the pay-TV market, or that it had engaged in exclusive dealing or predatory pricing.