Malawi's telecom regulator backs Airtel amid rising attacks on internet cables across the country. The Communications Regulatory Authority says criminals target fiber networks that connect cities and towns. Officials call the damage deliberate sabotage that hurts economic growth. Zamdziko Mankhamba from the regulator spoke to reporters about the crisis. He said all citizens must help protect these vital communication systems.
Airtel operates more than 2,000 kilometers of fiber cables throughout Malawi. The company reports coordinated cuts happening at the same time across different areas. These attacks damage services that hospitals, schools and businesses need daily. Mobile money transfers and internet work stop when cables break...