Govt to introduce laws against social media misuse

Brian Mushimba

Transport and Communications Minister Brain Mushimba has clarified and reassured the public that government will not ban social media but regulate its use.

Mr. Mushimba says he will be taking three bills to parliament when it resumes sitting that supports productive use of internet and social media.

The Transport and Communications Minister says the three bills will be cyber security and cyber-crime bill, e-commerce bill and data protection bill.

He says government is concerned with the ongoing abuse of the internet which manifested in cyber bullying, posting of fake news, fraud and the creation of fake accounts on social media.

Mr. Mushimba points out that the growth of many economies depends on how people make use of the internet because of the importance of technology in advancing and supporting economic activities.

Mr. Mushimba has told journalists in Lusaka that social media users should stop bullying and threatening others but use the internet to promote social integration and development.