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THE MALAWI GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
(Published by Authority)
3,150: Vol. LNo. 14] Zomba, 5th April, 2013

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MACRA—Notice of Publication of Fine imposed on Radio
Islam . . . . .. .. 57

General Notice No. 21

MACRA

MALAWI COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

PUBLICATION OF US$625 FINE IMPOSED ON RADIO ISLAM FOR BREACHING CLAUSE 2 (a) OF THE
THIRD SCHEDULE TO THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT AND CLAUSE 10.1.3 OF THEIR LICENCE BY
DENIGRATING OTHER RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

(Pursuant to section 54 (5) (c) of the Communications Act)

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority hereby imposes US$625 fine on Radio Islam for breaching Clause
2 (a) of the Third Schedule to the Communications Act and Clause 10.1.3 of its Licence by denigrating o‘her religious beliefs.
In January, 2013 Radio Islam aired a program wheie they denigrated the Christian religion by among other things stating
that Jesus Christ is not the Son of God and all people who follow him shall perish in heli. Upon hearing representations from
Radio Islam, they admitted to have aired the program in breach of both the Communications Act and their Licence terms and
conditions.
Radio Islam has been warned before for the same conduct of denigrating other religious beliefs. Therefore, pursuant to
Section 54 (5) (c) of the Communications Act, the Authority has imposed a fine of US$625 on Radio Islam which is a quarter
of their Licence fees.
In accordance with Section 54 (4) of the Communications Act, the Authority hereby publishes the imposition of the fine
and the reason for the imposition.

Dated this 28th day of March 2013.

Charles Nsaliwa
Director General

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