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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, said the government is committed to balancing the right to freedom of speech with the need to protect people from online harm, reported The Herald.<\/p>\n

His remarks come as concerns grow about the effects of social media and digital communication on public discussions and personal rights.<\/p>\n

Muswere said that while the government supports democracy and the growth of the media, law enforcement will take action against anyone who violates other people\u2019s rights. Said Muswere:<\/p>\n

As Government we have been scanning the mainstream media, social media platforms and the utilisation of information communication technology systems in terms of broadcasting.<\/p>\n

Also to highlight to the people of Zimbabwe that the Constitution guarantees the freedom of expression, but not the right to violate other citizens\u2019 rights, which remains illegal.Latest Samsung A06 128GB, 4GB<\/b> now available: $105<\/p>\n

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The Government of Zimbabwe supports the democratic processes and democratic structures in our country, it also supports the growth of the media industry in Zimbabwe and also the rights of all journalists including all the people in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

Muswere stressed the importance of responsible communication in the digital age, cautioning against the misuse of information technology.<\/p>\n

Referencing the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act and the Cyber and Data Protection Act (Chapter 12.07), the Minister said anyone who uses electronic platforms to intimidate or harass others could face serious consequences, including fines or imprisonment for up to 10 years. It reads:<\/p>\n

Any person who unlawfully and intentionally by means of an ICT system generates and sends any data message to another person, or posts on any material whatsoever on any electronic medium accessible by any person, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, threaten, bully or cause substantial emotional distress, or to degrade, humiliate or demean the person of another or to encourage a person to harm himself or herself, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 10 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or to both such fine and such imprisonment…<\/p>\n

(1) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally by means of a computer or information system sends any data message to another person threatening harm to the person or the person\u2019s family or friends or damage to the property of such persons shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 10 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or to both such fine and such imprisonment.<\/p>\n

(2) Any person who up skirts and records nude images or videos of a citizen or a foreigner who is resident in Zimbabwe without consent shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 10 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 5 years or both such fine or such imprisonment.<\/p>\n

An individual convicted of cyberbullying by the courts may face a fine up to level 10, imprisonment for up to ten years, or both a fine and imprisonment.<\/p>\n

Cyber-bullying and harassment Any person who unlawfully and intentionally by means of a computer or information system generates and sends any data message to another person, or posts on any material whatsoever on any electronic medium accessible by any person, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, threaten, bully or cause substantial emotional distress, or to degrade, humiliate or demean the person of another or to encourage a person to harm himself or herself, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 10 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years or to both such fine and such imprisonment.<\/p>\n

The law says that anyone who knowingly spreads false information about someone using a computer or online system, to harm them mentally or financially, will be committing an offence. The person could face a fine up to level 10, imprisonment for up to five years, or both a fine and prison time.<\/p>\n

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