The recent arrest of social media personality Gisela Smith over alleged production and circulation of obscene material has renewed debate over whether Zambia’s cybercrime laws are strong enough to deter the growing spread of explicit content online. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times-ZBT, technology expert Ali Kingston Mwila said Zambia’s Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act clearly outlines offenses and penalties, leaving it to the courts to determine appropriate punishment based on the evidence presented. Mwila emphasized that the country’s laws are already adequate, arguing that the real challenge is changing people’s attitudes and increasing public awareness. “The...
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