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By Watmore Makokoba Meet the man who is going to be presiding over a key ministry: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which is going to determine internet governance in the next five years: Kazembe Kazembe. He is taking over from Supa Mandiwanzira. Who is Kazembe Kazembe? Kazembe Kazembe is a politician born on 23 June 1969 in Zimbabwe. He is […]
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By Watmore Makokoba Meet the man who is going to be presiding over a key ministry: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which is going to determine internet governance in the next five years: Kazembe Kazembe. He is taking over from Supa Mandiwanzira. Who is Kazembe Kazembe? Kazembe Kazembe is a politician born on 23 June 1969 in Zimbabwe. He is […]
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By Watmore Makokoba Although internet penetration in Zimbabwe is growing at a steady rate, the licensing and operational framework leaves a lot be desired. The laws and regulations pertaining to the Internet must not only be premised on monitoring, cyber crimes and muzzling voices but must also prioritise liberalising the operating environment to augment the […]
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In February last year, Evan Mawarire of this Flag movement was arrested for posting on social media messages and videos that were said to be inciting people and intended to topple the country’s leadership from power. He was later acquited. By Watmore Makokoba Freedom of expression is the epitome of human rights and the advent […]
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In February last year, Evan Mawarire of this Flag movement was arrested for posting on social media messages and videos that were said to be inciting people and intended to topple the country’s leadership from power. He was later acquited. By Watmore Makokoba Freedom of expression is the epitome of human rights and the advent […]
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By Watmore Makokoba Internet users in Zimbabwe remain sceptical is there is ever going to be assured cybersecurity and respect for the fundamental right to freedom of expression given some past utterances by government officials suggesting a rather deliberate onslaught on social media users. As many agree, freedom of expression through social media platforms should […]
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By Watmore Makokoba Internet users in Zimbabwe remain sceptical is there is ever going to be assured cybersecurity and respect for the fundamental right to freedom of expression given some past utterances by government officials suggesting a rather deliberate onslaught on social media users. As many agree, freedom of expression through social media platforms should […]
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By Wisdom Mumera Wi-Fi is now everywhere! Internet providers such as ZOL have set up free hot-spots at various public spaces such as food outlets and shopping centres, this is wow the fast digitizing, but the question is how safe are these free connections. Some providers offer promotional free internet connecting zones, which is a […]
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By Watmore Makokoba The controversial Zimbabwean Cyber Bill has some sections which are ambiguous and in interpretation can allow for the confiscation of even mobile phones and computers. The Bill has a provision authorising law enforcement agents to confiscate data storage mediums such as computers and mobile phones from any perceived violators of the laws […]
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By Wisdom Mumera Has someone ever sent you a funny’ message with a black dot emoji and a message below saying don’t touch that black dot? Of course, you have. Against that advice, you indeed touched the black dot emoji and your phone instantly froze until you had to restart it. That’s a WhatsApp bomb. […]
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