Government says it plans to amend the Communications Act of 2017 to deal with the new phenomenon of cyber bullying. Minister of Information Gospel Kadzako said the amended Communications Act would enhance the protection of children from cyber bullying. A survey report by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) and the National Statistical Office confirms […]
Minister of Civic Education and National Unity, Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo, has expressed displeasure with the rate at which cases of cyberbullying are rising in Malawi. Mtambo has since committed himself to using his ministerial authority and influence to champion the fight against cyberbullying and harassment. The minister made the commitment when he signed a petition […]
Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has asked members of Parliament (MPs) to seriously consider reviewing the Electronic Transaction and Cyber Security Act, stressing that some provisions in the Act can potentially frustrate efforts to promote digital rights and freedom of expression. CHRR acting executive director Michael Kaiyatsa cited Section 24 (e) (f) of 2016, which […]
Internet-enabled infrastructures have been integrated all over Africa. However, there has not been a sufficient amount of attention dedicated to cybersecurity. Even though there is a significant increase in wireless technology and the internet, cybersecurity is not always ready to tackle the upcoming threats. Malawi is one of the countries that battle low internet access […]
With many businesses going digital, cybersecurity threats are on the rise. Each day, we keep hearing about new data breaches in large corporations and government institutions as cybersecurity experts and hackers strive to outsmart each other. The war may never come to an end, and the best bet for both large and small businesses is […]
A Blantyre-based woman, Mercy Gondwe, 43, has been convicted and fined for spreading fake news about FDH Bank using the Electronic Communication and Cyber Security law. Gondwe was arrested last week after she authored a message and posted it on a WhatsApp group alleging that FDH Bank was collecting National IDs and passing them on […]
Britain has expressed commitment to supporting Malawi in its fight against cyber crime and its resultant risks on the economy and social livelihoods. The British High Commissioner to Malawi, Holy Tett, made the commitment on Monday during the capacity building workshop for cyber security assessment specialists, which the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has organised […]
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Corporate Communications Manager, Clara Mwafulirwa has warned that the authority would punish all abusers of the internet because doing so was contravening the cybercrime Act. Mwafulirwa was speakin in an Interview on the sidelines of the first ever commemoration of Safer Internet Day (2019) coupled with responsibility of looking […]