The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has warned the public against circulating unverified information on Social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp.
ZICTA Manager Corporate Communications Hanford Chaaba said digital media platforms should be used productivey and responsibly.
Mr. Chaaba said the public should verify the accuracy of the information before sharing.
‘The inappropriate usage of digital platforms for purposes such as spreading fake news or sharing
unverified and potentially malicious information could present significant risks that may lead to
severe social and economic consequences,” Mr. Chaaba said.
A voice note has been going round social media alleging that a named mobile telecommunication service provider may close.
“Recently, the Authority has noted with concern the rise in misinformation circulating on several Social media platforms either targeted at individuals or corporate entities.By collectively committing to responsible and productive usage of digital platforms, everyone can contribute to safeguarding the integrity and viability of the digital environment,” he said.
Also tell them to ZNBC. They twist the truth on behalf of the government. This amounts to circulating of falsehood.
It’s ZICTA’s job to trace the source of fake news and sanction the culprits. Enough said already.
We continue to be scammed by workers in mobile phone service providers, we lose our bundles anytime, network is on and off. We have so many grievances that haven’t been attended to then he comes without shame to issue such threats because pumpkin head has been caught pants down? This is nonsensical
YOU ARE RIGHT, Ayatollay.
The only problem is that Ayatollay is Iranian religious leader of the Shiites. Hopefully you will not be in trouble using the name.
I think ZICTA is misusing the term ‘Authority’ in their name here. You are a regulator and not a policeman. Work out what regulations will help that so-called false news propagation. Thus far, a lot of so-called fake news has turned out largely true, especially away from the national broadcaster which is allowed to peddle half-truths and blatant cover ups. In the meantime, regulate those watchdogs that are allowing service providers, and mobile service providers whose services are shoddy at best! Signals dropping at the slightest drop of rainfall, useless network coverage and beach-balling Internet speeds! Atase bane! Attend to substance and not this nonsense you want to start diverting people’s attention to!
LT…there’s nothing malicious in my post. Just publish it!!!
I hope zcta is not referring to Cornelius Mweetwa’s video where he’s boasting about planting Chishimba Kambwili in the PF. Chishimba Kambwili, Mweetwa boasts was told to use tribal hatred in his supposed campaign for Lungu which influenced voters against the PF. Mweetwa said it by himself so this cannot be termed false news.
And why have they now planted Miles Sampa? Just to destabilise PF ka? And they pretend to love Democracy.
Zicta can only talk they have no teeth to bite.
kkkkkk start by yourselves and next ZNBC and then the rest or else dont be used as a tool to bring more confusion cos already there is total confusion in most departments of govt.