Zambia: Going 'Magufuli' Way ... Law On Cybercrime to Bring to Book Online Fraudsters

Zambia's media fraternity has been assured that plans to introduce a law to curb cybercrime is meant to protect citizens and not infringe on freedom of expression.

Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya said in Kitwe yesterday the cyber laws are not meant to clamp down on journalists, but protect the media and enhance professionalism as well as protect the public from false information.

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