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The government is making significant investments in cybersecurity infrastructure to crack down on online scams and harmful content, according to Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to safeguard citizens, particularly children, in the digital space.
During a joint press briefing with Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, Jacob Mwiimbu, in Lusaka on Monday, Mutati issued a stern warning to online scammers, stating that “their days are numbered.”
“The internet, especially Facebook, has become a place of misinformation, defamation, online gender-based abuse, and online scams,” Mutati said.
He said that online abuse had the potential to cause both physical and mental harm, which was why the government was committed to protecting all citizens online.
Minister Mwiimbu also issued a warning, stating that individuals who spread propaganda, hate speech, or commit online crimes could face up to five years of imprisonment.
“The spread of false news has become rampant and has the potential to cause insecurity in the nation,” Mwiimbu said.
He highlighted that the daily sharing of unverified content posed a serious threat to national peace.
Mwiimbu urged Zambians to act responsibly online and to adhere to the law.
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