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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has confiscated equipment for the newly established internet service provider \u2013 Fast Networks Limited \u2013 for allegedly contravening the Communications Act.<\/p>\n

In a statement made available to Nyasa Times, MACRA says the company was operating an international gateway fibre link for the provision of internet services. The act is in conflict with the country\u2019s Communications Act.<\/p>\n

The Authority says provision of any information and communication technology (ICT) services without a licence is illegal, warning that anyone found contravening the law will face justice.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Malawi<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has confiscated equipment for the newly established internet service provider \u2013 Fast Networks Limited \u2013 for allegedly contravening the Communications Act. In a statement made available to Nyasa Times, MACRA says the company was operating an international gateway fibre link for the provision of internet services. 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