Simba faces potential penalties over alleged deliberate spectrum violations

Simba faces possible fines and potential licence cancellation following allegations that the company intentionally misused authorised spectrum in breach of telecommunications regulations. According to regulatory findings, the unauthorised spectrum use was not an operational oversight but rather an action that received approval from senior management levels within the organisation.

The investigation has expanded beyond the spectrum misuse itself to encompass allegations of deliberate non-compliance with formal regulatory orders. Simba is accused of failing to fully cooperate with directives requiring the production of documents, a move that regulators view as an attempt to obstruct their investigation into the matter.

The dual nature of the allegations—intentional technical violations combined with obstruction claims—has intensified regulatory pressure on the telco. Spectrum management authorities take a serious view of deliberate breaches, particularly when backed by management knowledge, as such actions undermine the integrity of the radio frequency allocation system.

The potential penalties under consideration include substantial financial fines scaled to the severity and duration of the violations, as well as restrictions or revocation of Simba's operating licence. The company now faces a critical period as regulators determine appropriate enforcement measures in response to the alleged misconduct.