Africa-Press – Eswatini. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, students were equipped with vital knowledge on how to stay safe in the digital age.
The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), in partnership with the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM), hosted an engaging lecture on October 2,2025 under the theme “Secure Eswatini – Be Safe Online.”
Delivering the lecture, Mxolisi Dlamini, ESCCOM’s Cybersecurity Officer, unpacked Eswatini’s key protective laws, the Computer Crime and Cyber Crime Act of 2022, the Data Protection Act of 2022, and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act of 2022.
He reminded students that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. “Cybersecurity starts with every phone and every person,” he said.
The lecture hall was filled with Limkokwing University’s aspiring coders, system designers, and future forensic experts. Many expressed how eye-opening the session was. “This will really help us, because there were many things we didn’t know were cybercrimes,” said Linda Malinga, a third-year Information Technology student.
Dlamini also highlighted the growing risks. In 2023, Eswatini lost over E8 million to cybercrime, while in 2024 mobile wallet scams alone drained more than E2.2 million, with other fraud schemes adding to the losses.
To tackle these threats, the Eswatini Communications Commission is implementing the National Cybersecurity Strategy (2022–2027), which focuses on creating the szCIRT (Computer Incident Response Team), building capacity, raising awareness, and protecting consumers. The Commission also licenses secure systems, type-approves communications equipment, and facilitates digital commerce.
While cybercrime remains a challenge, the lecture left Limkokwing University students better informed and empowered. With stronger laws, awareness, and education, Eswatini is steadily moving toward a safer digital future.
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