By SIMON MUNTEMBAIT is disappointing that despite President Edgar Lungu having assented into law the Cyber Security and Cyber Bill of 2021, some disgruntled individuals have continued abusing the cyber space with impunity, says the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD).CTPD Legal researcher, Chileshe Mange expressed concern that videos of hate speech bordering on cybercrime were being posted with impunity on social media platforms with impunity.Ms Mange said it was sad that some politicians peddling hate speech have not been charged with cyber-crime in line with Cyber Security Act of 2021.Ms Mange questioned why authorities have turned a blind eye on enforcing the Cyber Security Act of 2021 to politicians using disparaging remarks.She noted with concern that certain politicians who have made derogatory comments directed at specific tribes or groups of people have not been brought to book.Ms Mange said although what constitutes hate speech is subject to interpretation, the implementation of digital security […]
ENFORCE CYBER SECURITY LAW, GOVT URGED
