MISA-Zimbabwe statement on government threats to regulate abuse of social media

MISA-Zimbabwe notes with great concern escalating threats by government to “regulate” social media in a statement issued by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) and echoed by senior government officials.

WhatsApp-AndroidThe vagueness of the warnings and threats on what constitutes ‘abuse’ of social media, pose serious ramifications on citizens’ enjoyment of constitutionally guaranteed rights.  Equally hazy, and yet to be clarified is what amounts to “gross irresponsible use of social media and telecommunications platforms”, as reportedly expressed by the Deputy Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Thokozile Mathuthu.

MISA-Zimbabwe Statement on threats on social media

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